I am not a huge fan of peppers, but when introduced to a little Japanese Shishito pepper, it changed my mind. Mildly sweet and fantastic sautéed in olive oil, then finished with a sprinkling of Sea Salt. Shishito Pepper plants are found this time of year at many local nurseries, including Home Depot. If you have a vegetable garden, [Read More]
This is the greatest hummus recipe ever! Really? Titles like this intrigue me but make me skeptical. You mean THE GREATEST in the history of the world? The earliest known hummus recipes dates back to the 13th century, so this is a pretty big statement saying it is the greatest hummus recipe ever. So went [Read More]
Super bowl is fast approaching, and while you might not be a football fan, chances are, someone in your family is. I’ve rounded up a few great gluten-free recipes that are worthy of the 50th Super Bowl Game! If you don’t enjoy the game, at least you can enjoy the food! Just click on the [Read More]
It’s that most wonderful time of the year! I do love Christmas but it certainly comes with a few stresses this time of year. Lots of presents to buy, parties to attend and of course oodles of baking, not to mention eating! I’ve been trying to find plenty of time to hit the gym to [Read More]
I was supposed to be on vacation this week but then I got walloped, hit from the side, totally broad-sided, whatever you want to call it, the flu came on me like an unwanted guest. Chills, fever, cough, sore throat, ear ache, you name I got it! And it wasn’t going away anytime soon. I [Read More]
When my dear friend informed me her caterer could no longer create the cocktail event appetizers for her daughter’s outdoor wedding just a week before the event, due to a family emergency, I tried not to panic along with her. I know how stressful weddings can be because I have married off two of my children. [Read More]
Once again I spent my Saturday morning doing what I love, seeking treasure at my local Farmers Market. New this week, beautiful silky smooth purple eggplants. I wasn’t even sure how I was going to cook it but I knew I had to have one! So when I came up with Charred Tomato & Eggplant [Read More]
It’s nice to know in this world of ultra-busy there are easy gluten-free appetizers you can pull together in less than 15 minutes. This Tahitian-Lime Slaw gluten-free appetizer comes together in no time at all and uses bright and colorful for fruits & veggies! I had the privilege of doing a cooking demonstration at a [Read More]
My husband and I visited Seattle last month and went to a fabulous restaurant called Tanaka San, by chef, Tom Douglas, where he ordered a savory pancake. I, of course, was unable to taste it because it was thickened with flour, but there were a few nice gluten-free items to choose from. He said the savory [Read More]
Chevre and Quince preserves on GF flat bread is about the quickest gluten and dairy-free appetizer you can make. Just a few simple ingredients and you can whip this together in no time at all and the best part is it tastes like a gourmet hors d’ oeuvre! My hubby and I had a 6 pm wine-tasting [Read More]