Category Archives: Recipes

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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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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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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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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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, […]

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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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 […]

Almond flour snickerdoodles (gluten-free)

Snickerdoodles are a great go-to cookie. They’re delicious, simple to make, freeze well, and all in all, they make a […]

Classic snickerdoodles, but lower in fat and sugar

Why are snickerdoodles so good even though the ingredients are so basic and straightforward? Coated with cinnamon-sugar and with a […]

Use summer’s bounty in freezable vegetable soup

Do you have garden corn and green beans stored away in your freezer? If so, this vegetable soup is a […]

Tuck away a freezer meal: stuffed shells

Want to treat yourself to a night off from cooking or enjoy a quality at-home hot lunch? Freezer meals are […]

Curried quinoa salad uses fresh ingredients

This delicious, low-fat salad featurs the high-protein grain quinoa. The salad is naturally sweet from mango and currants and has […]