Category Archives: Side Dish

DF & GF Green Bean Casserole

I started making this holiday favorite from scratch a number of years ago but using my own homemade mushroom soup, frozen green beans (I actually use a mix of green and yellow beans) and forgoing the fried onions. This year … Continue reading

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Gluten Free Dinner Rolls

While browsing for a good gluten free bread recipe today I came across this website. I modified the recipe to suit my sensitivities and then put it in muffin tins instead of a loaf pan because it’d be easier for … Continue reading

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Moroccan Roasted Squash Salad

1 winter squash, peeled & diced 3 cups water 1 cup quinoa 1 Tbs olive oil 1 medium onion, diced 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 large carrots, diced 3 stalks celery, diced 1/2 cup dried currants 1 can garbanzo beans, … Continue reading

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Apple & Cabbage Casserole

As usual, I create recipes based on what I have in my refrigerator and cupboards. I had apples and a cabbage from my mom’s garden so I combined them with an onion and, just because I love the flavor combination … Continue reading

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Shrimp & Avocado Lettuce Wraps

I had a really great shrimp and avocado salad at a local juice bar and wanted to recreate something like it. I tried it on corn tortillas but there was something missing: the crunch of the lettuce. I made this … Continue reading

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Swiss Chard w/ Cherries

I’ve been eating a lot of leafy green vegetables lately (beet greens, collard greens, mustard greens, Swiss chard) and have been playing with flavor combinations. This one is my favorite so far and any leafy greens can be substituted for … Continue reading

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Asparagus Risotto

This was a time consuming recipe but well worth if you’re going to be in the kitchen doing something anyway (I was cleaning the kitchen while making it). Remember to stir it often so it doesn’t stick to the bottom … Continue reading

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Roasted Broccoli with Garlic & Lemon

1 head broccoli, separated into florets 1 Tbs olive oil 1 clove garlic, minced 1 tsp lemon juice Salt Pepper Preheat the oven to 375*. In a large bowl, toss broccoli florets with the extra virgin olive oil, salt, pepper … Continue reading

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Cauliflower Puree

1 head cauliflower 1 cup stock (chicken or vegetable) 2 Tsp Tahini (or unsweetened peanut or almond butter) 1 Tsp olive oil Salt & pepper to taste Combine cauliflower and stock in a medium saucepan, bring to a boil over … Continue reading

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Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Cashews

1 1/2 lbs brussel sprouts, cleaned & quartered 1/2 cup chopped cashews (or any other nut of your choice. I had cashews on hand) Olive oil, enough to coat Sea Salt Black Pepper Preheat oven to 350*. Place quartered brussel … Continue reading

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