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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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By beranmchsi.com Posted on 13 December, 2011 – 10:24 am | Posted in Appetizers, Desserts & Snacks, Gifts, Holiday, Recipes | Also 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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By beranmchsi.com Posted on 6 December, 2011 – 3:29 pm | Posted in Main dishes, Menu Ideas, Recipes, Sides | Also 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, […]

By beranmchsi.com Posted on 22 November, 2011 – 4:27 pm | Posted in Desserts & Snacks, Holiday, Recipes | Also 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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By beranmchsi.com Posted on 15 November, 2011 – 8:39 pm | Posted in Main dishes, Menu Ideas, Recipes, Salads, Sauces Seasonings Condiments | Also 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 […]

By beranmchsi.com Posted on 8 November, 2011 – 10:58 am | Posted in Desserts & Snacks, Recipes | Also tagged , , , , , , , , , | Comments (5)

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 […]

By beranmchsi.com Posted on 1 November, 2011 – 8:04 pm | Posted in Desserts & Snacks, Recipes | Also tagged , , , , , , , | Comments (2)

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 […]

By beranmchsi.com Posted on 1 November, 2011 – 8:04 pm | Posted in Desserts & Snacks, Recipes | Also tagged , , , , , , | Comments (2)

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 […]

By beranmchsi.com Posted on 25 October, 2011 – 8:02 pm | Posted in Freezer Meals, Recipes, Soups | Also tagged , , , , | Comments (0)

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 […]

By beranmchsi.com Posted on 18 October, 2011 – 12:28 pm | Posted in Freezer Meals, Main dishes, Recipes | Also tagged , , , , , , , | Comments (0)

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 […]

By beranmchsi.com Posted on 14 October, 2011 – 9:19 am | Posted in Main dishes, Recipes, Salads | Also tagged , , , , , , , | Comments (0)

Old fashioned gingerbread—ultimate comfort food

Childhood memories of warm whipped cream-topped gingerbread put me in search of a recipe for moist, soft cake with a […]

By beranmchsi.com Posted on 11 October, 2011 – 12:48 pm | Posted in Desserts & Snacks | Also tagged , , , , , , , , | Comments (5)

Have your basil now and later—make pesto!

Lovely basil is so fragrant, and it’s so easy to grow. If you have an abundance, making it into pesto […]

By beranmchsi.com Posted on 7 October, 2011 – 3:33 pm | Posted in Recipes, Sauces Seasonings Condiments | Also tagged , , , , , , , | Comments (1)