Cookie Cutter Sugar Cookies

Sadly,  this is full gluten and real butter.  I have not ever found a gluten free sugar cookie recipe that rivals the real thing.  If you have one, please share!  What I do love about this recipe is that it is perfect for cut cookies.  A good dough needs to hold it’s shape when it…

Pan Con Tomate

Recently, my daughter needed to make tapas for her Spanish class. We were delighted to find this dish from Spain. It is very similar to Italian bruschetta. It always fascinates me to discover regional variations of favorite dishes. This is not nightshade free because it contains tomatoes. INGREDIENTS: 6 vine ripe tomatoes 1 loaf of ciabatta…

Butternut Squash Gnocchi with Brown Butter Sage Sauce

This decadent, comforting dish is gluten free, cow dairy free and night-shade free.  Gluten free flour can be tricky.  It is a soft dough so use a light touch when rolling your gnocchis.  This is the perfect activity to get the entire family involved in.  The family that cooks together, stays together!   INGREDIENTS: 1 small…

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: INSTRUCTIONS: Combine the nuts, the cheese and about halfthe olive oil.  Blend to combine into a smooth paste. Add the basil, lemon zest, lemon juice and blend on low,…

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…