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Try it—you might like it: seaweed salad

In keeping with a January of healthful recipes, here is one that I thought was worth sharing: seaweed (or sea […]

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Posted in Recipes, Salads, Sides on 24 January, 2012 – 1:02 pm Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments (1)

Delicious chopped salad you can eat with a spoon

After having this salad at a holiday potluck, I thought it was so good and such a welcome alternative to […]

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Posted in Holiday, Main dishes, Recipes, Salads, Sides on 18 January, 2012 – 8:27 am Tagged , , , , , , , | Comments (2)

A New Year’s resolution helper – delicious warm winter salad

It’s January, the time to shift gears after a season of holiday dinners and treats and plan some lighter meals. […]

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Posted in Main dishes, Recipes, Salads, Sides on 9 January, 2012 – 10:05 pm Tagged , , , , , , , , | Comments (2)

A convenient sausage and egg breakfast casserole

This past Thanksgiving we had the uncommon, happy privilege of hosting family. They drove long hours to our little out-of-the-way […]

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Posted in Breakfast & Brunch, Holiday, Recipes on 3 January, 2012 – 11:28 am Tagged , , , , , , , , | Comments (0)

Caramels—simple ingredients, oh so tricky, yet oh so good

Last year during the Christmas season I set about to make caramels for gift-giving, seeking a recipe that used honey […]

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Posted in Desserts & Snacks, Holiday, Recipes on 27 December, 2011 – 4:49 pm Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Comments (6)

Rosemary roasted almonds

This recipe reflects my quest for the perfect rosemary almond recipe. Years ago at a tapas bar I had rosemary […]

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Posted in Appetizers, Desserts & Snacks, Gifts, Holiday, Recipes on 20 December, 2011 – 5:08 pm Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments (1)

Tamari-roasted almonds

The tamari almonds you find in the bulk section at natural food stores are wonderful, salty, and addictive. However, they’re […]

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Posted in Appetizers, Desserts & Snacks, Gifts, Holiday, Recipes on 13 December, 2011 – 10:24 am Tagged , , , , , , , | Comments (0)

Polenta with root vegetables—delicious and comforting

Polenta can be a versatile change-of-pace side dish. Top it with tomato-meat sauce or other sauce or, as in the […]

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Posted in Main dishes, Menu Ideas, Recipes, Sides on 6 December, 2011 – 3:29 pm Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments (0)

A nutrient-dense and delightful superfood salad

This recipe is similar to a wonderful packaged salad I bought at a Whole Foods Market, and it inspired my interest […]

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Posted in Main dishes, Recipes, Salads on 29 November, 2011 – 12:00 pm Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Comments (0)

Almond flour pumpkin bars with browned butter frosting

Who doesn’t love a rich, frosted pumpkin bar? This gluten-free, grain-free recipe is adapted from a recipe from my sister-in-law, […]

Posted in Desserts & Snacks, Holiday, Recipes on 22 November, 2011 – 4:27 pm Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments (5)

Fuji apple salad with citrus-herb marinated chicken and apple-balsamic vinaigrette

  Panera Bread is one of my favorite fast-food restaurant chains. They serve healthy food made with fresh ingredients and wonderful-tasting […]

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Posted in Main dishes, Menu Ideas, Recipes, Salads, Sauces Seasonings Condiments on 15 November, 2011 – 8:39 pm Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments (0)

Oatmeal-chocolate chip cookies (with gluten-free adaptation)

Oatmeal cookies are wonderful comfort food, but for me, please leave out the raisins and bring on the chocolate chips […]

Posted in Desserts & Snacks, Recipes on 8 November, 2011 – 10:58 am Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Comments (5)