Berry Fruit Roll-Ups

Fruit leather packs a sweet, tarty chew that’s ready at a moment’s notice. I used strawberries and raspberries for this fruit leather recipe, but you have a lot of options. You might also like:Grilled Corn on the CobEggplant ParmesanChocolate Honey-dipped … Continue reading

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Falafels and Yogurt Tahini Sauce

Bring together some carrots, parsely, green onions, cumin, eggs, garlic, a lemon, sesame seeds, and a few other delicious ingredients and you have vitamin-rich falafels. This is not your average falafel. I’ve used quinoa for a gluten-free version; you can … Continue reading

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Fried Cauliflower with Yogurt Tahini Sauce

I’ve been in search of excuses to eat yogurt tahini sauce recipes that go well with yogurt tahini sauce. Two of my favorites right now are fried cauliflower and falafel (a grain-free AND a gluten-free version, coming soon). You might … Continue reading

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Roasted Moroccan Carrots, Brisket with Onion Gravy, and some Passover and Easter Treats

You may be getting down to the wire on Passover and Easter menu planning (or maybe just I am), so I wanted to share a simple meal that I’m making, in case you’re still in search of ideas and recipes. … Continue reading

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Salted Pecan Sandies

I ruminated way too long on what to post next, and the result is that I’m quite a bit late on posting here. I try to post once a week or so, but the recent days and weeks have left … Continue reading

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Honey Mustard Vinaigrette and a Blood Orange, Avocado, Arugula Salad

Bees are important. To find out why, see this, read this, or search for colony collapse on the Internet. We rely on bees for so many things, and they are a marker for how well the environment is fairing. You … Continue reading

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Banana Bread (using coconut & almond flour)

I’m finally getting around to using coconut flour and nut flour in a single recipe. Both flours offer great health benefits, and can compliment each other in the right ratio and accompanying list of ingredients. My first foray was with … Continue reading

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Root Fries with Roasted Tomato Chutney

I’ve been playing around with the whole “fry” thing. The butternut squash fries recipe was a hit for many, and for some, well, let’s just say that it didn’t quite satisfy their desire for a “potato-like” fry. I too was … Continue reading

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Pigs in a Blanket (using almond flour)

I rarely eat meat, and beef is a definite no for me. And I’m not a fan of buying hot dogs, let alone eating them, but I thought I would get this posted while I’m in the spirit and also … Continue reading

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Butternut Squash Fries

Fries are… kid food (for the kid in all of us), finger food, salty, sweet, crunchy, munchy, and just plain fun. Especially years ago when I didn’t want to touch much else at fast food restaurants. I’d just order a … Continue reading

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