Category Archives: Specialized Diets

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 →

Sesame Ginger Slaw

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Vandy Roadifer

On my new eating plan I need to eat 3 cups of sulfur rich veggies a day, this includes cabbage and onions. One of my favorite ways to prepare cabbage and onions is in coleslaw. Usually I make a spicy … 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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Vegan Agave Coconut Caramel

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Vandy Roadifer

With Valentine’s Day just a few weeks away I’ve been thinking about candy recipes. Caramel is one of my absolute favorite flavors. I knew how to make it out of cane sugar and cream but wasn’t sure if I could … Continue reading →

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Gluten Free Sugar Free Ginger Cookies

Posted on January 17, 2012 by Vandy Roadifer

I dislike making cookies. I find them too time consuming and temperamental. Leave them in the oven just a minute too long and they’re ruined. However, people love eating cookies and I’m taking a writing class this spring filled with … Continue reading →

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Beef and Beet Tomato Free Ragu

Posted on January 11, 2012 by Vandy Roadifer

I make large batches of my Tomato Free Italian Vegetable Sauce and freeze it in two cup batches so I have it on hand when I want it. The other night I pulled the last bag out of the freezer … Continue reading →

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Creamy Dairy Free Polenta

Posted on January 10, 2012 by Vandy Roadifer

I made a really fantastic beef and beet ragu tonight and instead of serving it on quinoa pasta, I decided to make polenta. I happened to have my favorite brand of dairy free cheese on hand (Daiya mozzarella cheese shreds) … Continue reading →

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Gluten Free Yeast Free Oat Bread

Posted on December 31, 2011 by Vandy Roadifer

Finding a great tasting gluten free yeast free commercially made bread that fits all my other sensitivities has been impossible. It took me a week and three loaves of test bread but I finally perfected my yeast free oat bread … Continue reading →

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Thai Meatloaf

Posted on December 29, 2011 by Vandy Roadifer

When I was on vacation in October I was introduced to to the Thai dish Laarb (also called Larb, Laab, and Laap). It’s sweet, sour, spicy and addictive. It can also be labor intensive. I made it once using the … Continue reading →

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