In 2012, instead of a 52 project, I did a 40+12 project, 40 Days of 40 Favorite Things for my 40th birthday plus 12 Adventures. This post is one such adventure. While it does not include a gluten-free or healthy recipe, it is part of my healthy approach to life lived well. I hope you’ll…
Mini Socca Pizzas, a two-bite appetizer
Awhile back, I shared my recipe for Socca pizza crust. We eat pizza often around here and I wanted to find a way to share it at holiday gatherings. A slice of pizza is messy, I was looking for something that was truly finger food. So here it is, Mini Socca Pizzas. These are a…
Orange Bourbon Cranberry Sauce
In yesterday’s Thanksgiving Menu post, I mentioned the Orange Bourbon Cranberry Sauce I was refining. Here it is! Perfectly tart with a little sweet, a hint of orange and the bite of bourbon. While I’m not a cranberry sauce snob, I do like it a lot. Beyond the traditional Thanksgiving use, I like it on…
Thanksgiving 2012 Menu, a veggie feast for two
This year for Thanksgiving it’s just the two of us, me and my favorite fella. We have an afternoon event to attend and are hosting a few of our favorite folks for dessert in the evening, so we’ll celebrate with an early lunch. Here’s what is on the menu: Stacked Salads, like these from Diane…
Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner? What to do when your guest has a special dietary consideration
Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner? With the holiday season upon us, many of us who are gluten-free, have a food allergy or other special dietary consideration are stressed about the holiday food-centric gatherings. We aren’t the only ones stressed! Those who are having us over for dinner are also worried about having a meal we…
Butternut Squash and Hazelnut Pasta with Smoked Cream Sauce
Yesterday I wrote about the amazing gluten-free dining experience I had at Otto in NYC. I enjoyed the dish I ate, Penne con Noci Zucca, so much that I wanted to replicate the flavors at home. Except I don’t eat dairy at home, so the wonderful smoked ricotta I had on the dish needed to…