Tag: gluten-free

Radicchio Carrot Ribbon Salad with Labneh & Preserved Lemon Vinaigrette

Radicchio Carrot Ribbon Salad with Labneh & Preserved Lemon VinaigretteRadicchio Carrot Ribbon Salad – Layer Upon Layer of Flavor, Texture, Color

“Wow. I’ve never had a salad like this. Really good. Delicious. Beautiful.” Such were the comments about Radicchio Carrot Ribbon Salad with Labneh and Preserved Lemon Vinaigrette during last Saturday’s cooking class. With bold flavors and bright colors, this salad makes Continue reading Radicchio Carrot Ribbon Salad with Labneh & Preserved Lemon Vinaigrette

Caramelized Onion Fennel and Mushroom Soup with Rich Mushroom Stock and Toasted Quinoa

Caramelized Onion Fennel and Mushroom Soup with Rich Mushroom Stock and Toasted QuinoaCaramelized Onion Fennel and Mushroom Soup – Hearty, Savory, Satisfying

The trees, the mountains, the roads, the grass, the garden, the sidewalks—everything covered in white the other morning with six inches of new-fallen snow. Despite the freezing temperature outside, bowls of deeply satisfying Continue reading Caramelized Onion Fennel and Mushroom Soup with Rich Mushroom Stock and Toasted Quinoa

Toasted Quinoa – The Lightest, Fluffiest, Most Flavorful Quinoa

Toasted Quinoa – The Lightest, Fluffiest, Most Flavorful Quinoa Toasted Quinoa – Protein-Rich Quinoa Makes A Meal Out of a Bowl of Soup

The idea came to me a couple of weeks ago while enjoying a bowl of Caramelized Onion Fennel and Mushroom Soup. Hmm, I thought, this soup would be perfect over a scoop of quinoa. Maybe even toasted quinoa. Interesting thought considering that I’d never before tasted toasted quinoa. Continue reading Toasted Quinoa – The Lightest, Fluffiest, Most Flavorful Quinoa

Honey Roasted Apples – Fragrant, Flavorful, Tender, Delicious, Easy

Honey Roasted ApplesHoney Roasted Apples with Honey Butter Caramel Sauce Studded with Toasted Sesame Seeds, Flavored with Rose Water and Vanilla

Honey Roasted Apples (recipe) were my dinner tonight. In my defense, even after two weeks of testing and tasting, photos were needed for the blog and the caramel sauce a last refinement. So, I roasted a batch of apples. Once a serving was plated Continue reading Honey Roasted Apples – Fragrant, Flavorful, Tender, Delicious, Easy

Rosy Peach Raspberry Chia Pudding – Blending Makes it Smooth and Creamy

Rosy Peach Raspberry Chia Pudding
Rosy Peach Raspberry Chia Pudding – Rich Flavor & Luscious Texture

August brings big, juicy, sweet Bend Over peaches. You know, when peaches are so juicy that you naturally “bend over” when eating them to prevent the juice from running down your chin. Excited to have a flat of ripe bend-over peaches, Paul suggested we make them into a chia pudding. Continue reading Rosy Peach Raspberry Chia Pudding – Blending Makes it Smooth and Creamy

Baked Risotto Cakes Made with Leftover, Well-Chilled Risotto

Baked Risotto Cakes Made with Leftover, Well-Chilled RisottoBaked Risotto Cakes – Crispy Outside, Soft and Tender Inside

To maintain the perfect texture and creaminess, risotto is at its best when served hot from the pan. But, then there are the more forgiving Baked Risotto Cakes made from leftover and well-chilled risotto. A dusting of brown rice flour, a stint Continue reading Baked Risotto Cakes Made with Leftover, Well-Chilled Risotto

Honey Orange Glazed Beet and Ginger Cake with Greek Honey Yogurt and Fresh Blackberries

Honey Orange Glazed Beet and Ginger Cake

Honey Orange Glazed Beet and Ginger Cake – Easy, Healthy-ish, Delicious

Most everyone enjoys carrot cake. But years ago, before you ever had a slice, could you even imagine why anyone would put carrots in a cake? And then you tasted it. And all was right with the world. I’m guessing that once you get over scrunching up your face and asking, “beets in a cake?” Continue reading Honey Orange Glazed Beet and Ginger Cake with Greek Honey Yogurt and Fresh Blackberries