Pot Gravy

Nothing completes a dish like a great gravy or sauce.  I prefer a wine reduction using the meat juices.    This can be made with any pot liquor or “renderings”.  With any braised meat, simply use the liquid in the bottom of the roasting pan (be sure to remove some of the fat).  I like…

Nightshade Free Tomato Paste

I love tomatoes and things that include tomatoes.   Tomato paste is a staple in so many delicious dishes.  Sadly, tomatoes are an inflammatory nightshade.  Here is a great mock sauce that can be used in place of tomato paste or sauce in your favorite dishes!  The beet gives it a red color and earthy…

Creamy Mushroom Pasta Sauce

  INGREDIENTS: 2 Tbsp olive oil ½ med. onion finely diced 3 cloves garlic 1 lb. mushrooms (we love organic portabellos) 2 Tbsp cornstarch 1 cup chicken stock ½ cup white wine ½ cup almond milk 4 ounces soft goat cheese ½ tsp dried thyme to taste salt and pepper ¼ bunch fresh parsley 2 oz. manchego…

Unbelievable Nightshade Free Marinara

I {LOVE} tomatoes.  I love them raw, I live caprese salad, I love marinara sauce. Nothing packs a zing like tomato… until now.   This sauce is so good, no one will know the difference, I promise.  Beet and carrot create a sweet tomato flavor and a finish of lemon creates the acidity we love in a good…

The Best Balsamic Marinade/Dressing

This is a kitchen staple!   It makes an amazing marinade for chicken, pork or salmon and is fantastic on a salad.  It takes just a few minutes to make and lacks all the preservatives of the store bought option.  It contains just a few ingredients from your kitchen. Ingredients: 1/4 Cup of Quality Balsamic…