I LOVE Masterchef and watch it in the kitchen as I cook. I know, how much cooking can you get in your life? My answer, not enough. I would actually credit cooking shows for teaching me how to cook. This recipe {for example} is based on the recipe demonstrated by Lidia Bastianich “Joe’s Mom” on…
Category: gluten free
Scratch Refried Beans
I can hear you now, who in the world makes refried beans? Just open the can, right? When you have food allergies, cross contamination is everywhere. Canned beans always have so much salt and nightshdes. I make this in my trusty pressure cooker and they cook up in a flash! This is also an excellent…
Pesto Sauce
As we begin to bid farewell to summer, I thought I would celebrate with pesto. This universal sauce is so easy to make and divine! INGREDIENTS: 1/2 Cup Pine Nuts (Almonds Work Too) 1/2 Cup Premium Olive Oil 1/2 Cup Manchego or Pecorino Romano , Grated (Parmesan if you are not cow Dairy Free) 1 TBS…
Delicious Kale Salad
We are often so unimaginative with salad. It doesn’t have to be anemic iceberg and cherry tomatoes. A salad can be a divine layering of flavors and textures. Here is a favorite in our house. Four ingredients with a 5 minute, vinaigrette dressing. INGREDIENTS: 1 bunch of kale or winter kale, chopped 1 cup of…
Pork Fried Rice
I keep saying that Asian is not my gift but I am learning a few things. We used left over pork belly in this recipe which was fantastic. It could be done with chicken or beef as well. I think what I loved the most was repurposing a leftover into something completely new! INGREDIENTS: 2…
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