Category Archives: Specialized Diets

Tomato Free Italian Vegetable Sauce

Posted on August 22, 2009 by Vandy Roadifer

I’m allergic to tomatoes so my ND suggested this recipe to me as a substitute for tomato sauce. If I’m up to it, tomorrow I’m gonna pour it over eggplant and bake it. Too bad I can’t have cheese or … Continue reading →

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Amaretto Sour Sorbet

Posted on August 3, 2009 by Vandy Roadifer

I’ve decided that before I make any more citrus sorbets, I need to get a reamer. Squeezing lemons and limes by hand is a messy and annoying task. Luckily the results have been so worth it! Today I made a … Continue reading →

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Rosemary Lemon Sorbet

Posted on August 3, 2009 by Vandy Roadifer

On Saturday I made a recipe from my Kitchen Witch’s Cookbook – Rosemary Lemon Sorbet. I didn’t follow the recipe, of course, since I’d made it before. I think it turned out better than the original, especially since this time … Continue reading →

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Lavender Sorbet

Posted on July 30, 2009 by Vandy Roadifer

OMG! Lavender Sorbet is the best thing ever!! I used a lot more lavender than the recipes I found but I like it more herbaceous. I made the lavender tea when I was home for lunch and let it seep … Continue reading →

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Nectarine Cobbler Sorbet

Posted on July 30, 2009 by Vandy Roadifer

I noticed that the nectarines on my counter were getting a little too ripe. I peeled them, pitted them and rough chopped them into a bowl. I dumped about a quarter cup of brown sugar over them, stirred them well … Continue reading →

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Green Tea Sorbet

Posted on July 27, 2009 by Vandy Roadifer

6 bags of green tea (I used Good Earth Green with lemongrass) 3 1/2 cups of very hot water (not quite boiling) 1/4 cup honey 3 Tbs vodka Steep tea bags in the hot water for at least five minutes. … Continue reading →

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Cherry Almond Ice Cream

Posted on July 27, 2009 by Vandy Roadifer

Last night I decided to make good use of the fresh cherries I had in my fridge. After the agony of pitting and quartering the cherries, I couldn’t bring myself to throw them in the blender so I didn’t. I … Continue reading →

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Apricot Black Cherry Sorbet

Posted on July 25, 2009 by Vandy Roadifer

6 small ripe apricots, diced 1 cup ripe cherries, pitted and halved 1 cup apricot nectar 1 cup black cherry juice 1/4 cup sugar 3 Tbs vodka Blend all ingredients in a blender or food processor until fruit pieces are … Continue reading →

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Raspberry Sorbet

Posted on July 23, 2009 by Vandy Roadifer

Tonight I used the last of the black currant juice and about three pints of raspberries, a dash of lemon juice and some sugar to make sorbet. I took half of it to my neighbor, SH. She loved it and … Continue reading →

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Hazelnut Sorbet

Posted on July 21, 2009 by Vandy Roadifer

Tonight’s dessert is an interesting concoction I created after reading a recipe for almond milk ice cream. It was tasty and milk free so my sinuses appreciated it. I’m not sure how well it survives the freezer, yet. I guess … Continue reading →

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