I grew up in the 80’s… the age of the microwave. The only way I ever had these were microwaved out of a frozen package. VILE! There is no other word for it. Like culinary penance. When I had this version at a local restaurant I was …. confused … thrilled … intrigued. It…
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Fig Balsamic Reduction Sauce
Fig Balsamic Reduction Sauce Figs are a beautiful yet under utilized fruit in American cuisine. Their sweetness makes a perfect complement to pork. Consider with pork chops and pork tenderloin. It also makes a lovely crostini topping with goat cheese! INGREDIENTS: 1 pound fresh figs 1/2 cup of water 1 cup of ruby port 2…
Yummy Beef Stir Fry
Gluten-Free Dairy-Free Nightshade- Free Asian cuisine is not my gift. I don’t innately “get” the flavor profiles so I am constantly tinkering to re-create the flavors. THIS is a new favorite. It’s a little sweet like a Mongolian beef balanced with salt and ginger spice. It can be made with flank steak but I often use…
Puréed Cauliflower with Thyme
You know I am never gonna lie when it comes to food. I MISS MASHED POTATOES! Ohhhh…how I miss them being nightshade free. It is like punishment watching everyone else eat fluffy, delicious, buttery, comforting… where was I? Oh yes, a decent mashed potato substitute. Let’s just say that the other recipes I have tried…
Hollandaise Sauce
Hands down my favorite! I miss rich, creamy decadent sauces. Hollandaise is quite easy to make as a dairy free sauce. Don’t let all the drama over the difficulty of this sauce scare you either. It isn’t difficult, it requires a bit of precision and attention. First, a double boiler. You can buy a double…
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