Category Archives: Grain Free

Grain Free Almond Hazelnut Waffles

Posted on March 9, 2012 by Vandy Roadifer

I love waffles and going gluten free made me love them more; rice flour gives them a fabulous crispiness. Since going grain free I’ve been experimenting with almond flour waffles. Today I finally came up with a recipe that had … Continue reading →

Grain-free Hazelnut Banana Muffins

Posted on February 28, 2012 by Vandy Roadifer

My new eating plan is completely grain free and most starches are out as well. This making baking a bit of a challenge but it’s a challenge I’ll gladly take on if it helps me get well. I had several … Continue reading →

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Oven Roasted Root Vegetables

Posted on February 28, 2012 by Vandy Roadifer

For the past month I’ve been living on roasted root vegetables. It’s very convenient to have a bowl of already roasted veggies in the refrigerator so I can make quick meals or side-dishes with them. They make a gorgeous breakfast … Continue reading →

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Shrimp and Grapefruit Salad

Posted on February 23, 2012 by Vandy Roadifer

When I was eating 9 cups of veggies a day, I got used to eating large quantities of fresh vegetables and found I missed it when I switched to a diet that didn’t require so much food. I’ve been satisfying … Continue reading →

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Fennel & Rainbow Chard Chicken Soup

Posted on February 4, 2012 by Vandy Roadifer

I was looking for a new recipe for Swiss Chard, having gotten a little bored with sauteed Chard with vinegar, nuts and dried fruit (it’s great but eating it every day is a little much, even for me). I came … Continue reading →

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Liver Puree with Cranberries

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Vandy Roadifer

I’m seeing a new doctor who specializes in functional/integrative medicine, where they look at treating the whole body rather than simply focusing on symptoms of disease. My MD suggested I check out Terry Wahls’ website and switch to her eating … Continue reading →

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Strawberry Ginger Ketchup

Posted on April 3, 2011 by Vandy Roadifer

I finally woke up at a reasonable time this morning so I had ample time to plot dinner before going to the store. In keeping with my fruit based savory sauces theme, I’ve been thinking about cranberry ketchup for some … Continue reading →

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Dairy Free Gluten Free Sugar Free Pumpkin Pie Filling

Posted on December 31, 2010 by Vandy Roadifer

1 3/4 cups canned pumpkin 1 1/2 cups lite coconut milk 1/2 cup light agave nectar 2 eggs 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp ground ginger 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp ground cloves Preheat oven to 425* F. Beat eggs … Continue reading →

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Shrimp & Avocado Lettuce Wraps

Posted on August 29, 2010 by Vandy Roadifer

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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