Category Archives: Specialized Diets

Gluten Free Sugar Free Sage Scented Strawberry Tart

Posted on February 16, 2011 by Vandy Roadifer

I have very finite amounts of energy right now so I’m cooking more out of necessity than pleasure. Tonight I felt well enough to cook for fun. I decided to make another tart. This time I changed my Lavender Scented … Continue reading →

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Gluten Free, Sugar Free Cherry-Coconut Tart

Posted on February 9, 2011 by Vandy Roadifer

Last night I was craving cherry pie but I don’t trust my health well enough at the moment to expend the energy it takes to make pie crust. I decided that a tart could be just as satisfying and easier. … Continue reading →

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Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Tomato Free Lasagna

Posted on January 17, 2011 by Vandy Roadifer

Lasagna was another request from my open call for recipes. This one took a lot more prep work than I’m used to doing but the final product was delicious. It’s a special occasion dinner recipe, though, and not something that … Continue reading →

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Rice Milk & Rice “Cheese” Recipes

Posted on January 15, 2011 by Vandy Roadifer

Since I cut most grains, nuts and seeds out of my diet, I’m pretty much stuck with rice milk as a dairy substitute instead of almond milk. Commercially prepared rice milk kind of makes me gag, plus most have unnecessary … Continue reading →

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Gluten Free Basil-Shrimp Ravioli w/ Dairy Free Shrimp Sauce

Posted on January 11, 2011 by Vandy Roadifer

Another request from my open call for recipes was seafood ravioli. I took Ava’s suggestion and created the following the recipes Sunday night for dinner. It turned out well and even my Italian housemate was impressed though next time I’ll … Continue reading →

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Sugar Free Black Cherry Sweet & Sour Sauce w/ Gluten Free Fried Chicken

Posted on January 8, 2011 by Vandy Roadifer

I put out an open call online the other day for dishes people would like to see converted to dairy, gluten and sugar free. I got half a dozen ideas. Michelle wanted Chinese food. I suggested sweet & sour chicken, … Continue reading →

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Gluten Free Hamburger Buns

Posted on January 5, 2011 by Vandy Roadifer

Since I still have Pickled Red Onions in my fridge, I’m looking for good vehicles for them. Tonight I decided to tackle gluten free hamburger buns. I found a decent recipe here but had to make a number of substitutions … Continue reading →

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Gluten Free Crunchy Fried Fish

Posted on January 3, 2011 by Vandy Roadifer

I had an idea for mango-pineapple salsa last night and decided fish tacos would be the perfect vehicle for it. Tonight I made dinner for myself and my housemates. Usually I make salmon tacos but we had salmon with Blackberry … Continue reading →

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Sugar Free Pickled Red Onion

Posted on January 3, 2011 by Vandy Roadifer

Anyone who follows the recipes in this blog knows that I love fish tacos but I dislike making the same dish over and over again. To spice up the tacos I’m making tonight, I decided to try my hand at … Continue reading →

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Mango-Pineapple Salsa

Posted on January 3, 2011 by Vandy Roadifer

When I was going through the sales ads of the grocery store down the street last night I had an idea for a new recipe: fish tacos with mango-pineapple salsa (mangoes are on sale). I love it when I think … Continue reading →

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