Night shades look like a group of unrelated fruits, vegetables and spices. What they all have in common is a high alkaloid content. This makes them less desirable to bugs, like a natural pesticide. In an attempt to create a more bug resistant plant, seed manufacturers (yes seed is really manufactured these days) have increased…
Crispy Cinnamon Apple Rosettes
Gluten and dairy free friends.. have I got a dessert for you. These scrumptious apple rosettes are served with vanilla bean, coconut milk ice cream. Creamy, crispy and cinnamony. Ok, that may not be a word but it remains accurate description. All that and they are beautiful too. They are sure to impress a crowd!…
Jicama & Apple Slaw
I think we are missing the boat on Jicama (Hee-Ka-Mah) here in the US. It is sweet, crunchy, full of fiber, vitamin C and low in calorie. Here is a favorite side dish featuring the humble jicama! Ingredients: 1 cup peeled, julienned jicama 1 cup julienned carrots 1 cup peeled, julienned apples 1 tablespoon of fresh. chopped cilantro 3 Tablespoon…
Portabello & Pecan Wild Rice
We are so instant gratification oriented these days that an hour to make rice sounds like an eternity! Despite my “busy” life I decided to find the time to make wild rice for dinner. I had forgotten how much I love it! Set it and forget it for 45 minutes then finish it with Portabellas,…
Gluten & Dairy Free Pie Crust
Gluten Free Pie Crust Gluten free dough doesn’t seem to have the strength that regular pie dough does. It breaks easily, so I like small dishes like these tarts versus traditional pie pans. A great trick for gluten free dough is to roll the dough between waxed paper and flip it onto the pan (after…
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