Here’s a simple, elegant shortbread cookie recipe using four ingredients. It accepts many lovely additions, including dried fruit, freeze dried berries, chocolate chips, and a light, flakey, finishing salt. The photo above shows basic shortbread cookies on the left and chocolate chips added to the cookies on the right. Other flours will work as well, …
Shepherd’s Pie {veggie}
Shepherd’s pie (also known as cottage pie, circa 1791) is historically made with minced meat and a top layer of mashed potatoes. Fast forward, here’s my favorite rendition, veggie style, and easily modified to suit your veggie and protein choices. There are couple of things I love about this recipe, starting with the savory flavor …
Candied Walnuts
I keep a supply of walnuts in my refrigerator so I can make a batch of toasted walnuts whenever I want to. I just spread out a few cups of walnuts on a baking sheet and bake them at 325 degrees F for twelve minutes, or until they smell fragrant and are darker in color. …
Apple Pie Bars
I’m so excited to share this recipe. I planned to make it last year, then I planned it again earlier this year, and I finally got to it this week. So here it, an apple pie bar recipe that is grain free, gluten free, egg free, dairy free, and easy to make and make ahead. …
Butternut Squash Gratin
Potato gratin and other gratins are usually made with heavy cream and starchy vegetables such as potatoes or sweet potatoes. Here’s a low carb version of a gratin using butternut squash and either a nut or seed cream in place of the heavy cream. This is a lighter gratin thanks to butternut squash and just …
Holiday 2023
As we approach the holidays, I like to share a collection of my well-loved grain-free, gluten-free, and dairy-free holiday recipes. Some of these recipes are free, some appear in my cookbooks, and the rest are for paid subscribers. If you’re making food for a gathering or hosting a meal, here are some tips: Test new …