Category Archives: Specialized Diets

Dry-Rubbed Salmon Tacos

1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon chili powder 1 teaspoon brown sugar Salt and freshly ground pepper 2 6 oz skinless salmon fillets Extra-virgin olive oil, for brushing In a small bowl, stir the cumin with the chili powder and … Continue reading

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Roasted Tomatillo Salsa

I paid a visit to my parents’ favorite fruit/vegetable stand and even though it’s either late or early in season (depending on what you’re looking for), I found a lot of great produce. Among the things I purchased was a … Continue reading

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Dairy Free Hazelnut Egg Nog

I love egg nog but due to recent health issues my body does not. In order to deal with the problem that dairy (especially cream) causes but still have that egg nog flavor, I scoured the internet for a viable … Continue reading

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Lemon Ginger Sauce

I made this recipe to accompany my roasted apples, chicken & potatoes. I cobbled it together from a recipe I found online and what I had in my cupboard. 3 Tablespoons corn starch 1/2 cup sugar 1/3 cup rice wine … Continue reading

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Blue Ballet Squash w/ Pine Nuts

1/2 cooked blue ballet squash (a whole one makes much too much) 1/2 cup milk 8 oz shredded Parmesan cheese 6 oz toasted pine nuts 1 tsp fresh ground black pepper 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg 1/4 tsp ground ginger I … Continue reading

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Pear Ginger Honey Mead Sorbet

2 ripe pears, peeled, cored & cubed 2 cups hot water 4 packets of instant pre-sweetened ginger tea (I used T.A.S. brand from the Asian Market) 1 cup semi-sweet Honey Mead Puree pears, water and ginger tea powder in blender. … Continue reading

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Greek Tzatziki Sauce

Since my diet is limited due to yeast overgrowth, I’m now making my own multi-purpose sauce/dressing for meats and veggies. This Greek cucumber sauce is very tasty. 1 cup Greek yogurt 1 Tbs lemon juice 1 clove garlic 1 small … Continue reading

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Pumpkin (or Squash) Soup

24 oz  cooked and pureed pumpkin (I use frozen squash) 32 oz chicken or vegetable broth 1 medium sweet onion 1 pint heavy cream 1 Tsp olive oil Salt, pepper & nutmeg to taste Dice onion and saute in bottom … Continue reading

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Pinto Beans with Smoked Chicken

One of my favorite hearty winter meals from my childhood was my mom’s pinto beans with Indian fry bread. I experimented with smoked chicken and came up with the following recipe. I don’t make fry bread but it’s good with … Continue reading

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Rose Petal Sorbet

OMG! Numi makes a tea called White Rose that’s one of my favorite indulgences (it’s kinda pricey and has a bit of caffeine but so very worth both). I bought a box of it not too long ago and had … Continue reading

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