Tag Archives: dairy-free

Sweeten your food naturally with date puree

Did you know you can use pureed dates as a substitute for maple syrup, honey or refined sugar? Pin It

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A flavorful dip or spread: roasted carrot hummus

This nontraditional hummus is made with roasted carrots and tahini (sesame paste) but without the usual garbanzo beans. Pin It

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The heavenly aroma of apples and pork, then and now

Nowadays frozen dinners come in all different shaped and sized containers, but in my younger years they were “TV dinners” […]

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A side dish or dessert with Indian flair: carrot-cardamom pudding

Indian cuisine is all about fragrant spices and seasonings. Once when invited to dinner at the home of my husband’s […]

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An accidental paleo-ite, and an on-track energy bite

You’ve probably heard about one of the latest diet trends, the paleo (paleolithic) diet. There are lots of interpretations of […]

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A cookie recipe, and the why and wherefore of sweets

Since eating according to the Whole30 guidelines this past January, I now have sweets only very seldom and refined sugar almost […]

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Garden-fresh tomato-almond pesto

If you’re looking for ways to preserve your garden produce, this simple, satisfying, freezable pesto makes use of fresh tomatoes […]

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Tropical marinated flank steak to grill at home or at the campsite

Because friends and family know I love all things related to food, I’m sometimes asked to help with meal planning […]

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Convenient make-ahead green bean salad

It’s green bean season! This salad recipe makes good use of fresh homegrown or local green beans. Pin It

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Refrigerator pickles recipe, and a pickle memory

This summer was my first time making pickles. It was necessary; cucumbers kept arriving each week in our CSA (community-supported […]

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Frugal turkey thighs with sage – grilled or oven-roasted

Sometimes you want a dinner that’s easy, elegant, and affordable. Turkey Marietta, with sage, garlic, and salt,is all of these.  […]

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A flavorful side dish: grilled squash with orange-rosemary glaze

Acorn squash is a delicious, nutritious, and filling side dish that’s wonderful with grilled meat, chicken, or fish. Pin It

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