Gluten Free Feeds

A certain individual here living by the mesa is more than ready for Fall recipes. I'm sick of salads for dinner because it's too damn hot to cook. I mean, I love my baby greens as much as the next former vegetarian, but I'm no longer craving arugula (actually, did I ever crave arugula?). I'm tired of iceberg wedges. I'm dreaming up soups and layered casseroles and slow cooked stews. Which

Cucumber talk. And a recipe. It started with a visit from a fellow food blogger. And ended up as a side dish. No wait. That doesn't sound right. Because it's more than just a side dish. And the food blogger? Well. She's more than just a food blogger. She's Alanna! And a certain individual got to make her dinner. Talk about nerve wracking. Cooking for a second-generation food columnist? It's

Don't feel like cooking? Keep some wild caught salmon on hand and you almost won't have to. Got limes and agave? Smile. Salmon recipes don't get any easier than this. This is almost not cooking- which makes it a perfect recipe for a lazy summer supper. We served our salmon with grilled veggie kebabs- another one of my easy summer staples. I grill my vegetable skewers on our handy Grilleration

I was seriously jonesing for a crunchy coffee treat this week. But what could I make? Eating lower carb and lower glycemic means I'm eating no sugar, white flour or starches. The sweetest thing I've eaten in a month was the half of a frozen banana I tossed yesterday into a berry breakfast smoothie. Tasty, yes. But not exactly the chocolaty crisp indulgence I was daydreaming about. As a side

Is it Labor Day Weekend already? Seriously? Does that mean I can finally stash the window fans and sunscreen? Here in the high desert- not likely. But there is a subtle shimmer of gold in the younger cottonwoods along the Chama River. And mornings here in the shadow of the mesa are deliciously chilly. I walk bare armed and goose-bumped just to feel the coolness. It's invigorating after the weeks

My Favorite Italian Recipes Our Favorite Basil Pesto Winter Pesto Fast & Easy Little Garlic Shrimp Pizzas Pomegranate Glazed Green Beans & Portobellos Mediterranean Chicken Soup for the Soul Pesto Zucchini Tomato Gratin An Easy Savory Ragout- Vegetarian Sexy Spring Pasta with Roasted Asparagus Gluten-Free Spaghetti & Meatballs Joey & Karina's Fall Spinach & Rice Bake with Chicken Alex's

Summer fresh organic yellow tomatoes topped with mint, thyme and scallions, then drizzled with extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar. What more could you ask for? A low glycemic snack with my favorite Mediterranean flavors. And no b-word. I'm deep into my first week on the South Beach Diet, whittling down my waist a half pound at a time. I am seeing a difference already. And what's really

Peanut sauce stir-fry? One of my favorite lower carb recipes. (Allergic to peanuts? Don't fret. Substitute "Sunbutter" in this recipe. Sunflower seed butter has a roasted nut flavor that is delicious in Asian style sauces. I find it at Whole Foods and Wild Oats.) So if you're suddenly struck (as I, too often, am) by a craving for peanut stir-fry- imagining tender sweet mouthfuls of broccoli,

Ripe juicy pears and a polenta flour base make this new muffin recipe an instant favorite. I'll mention right off the bat- it's not low carb. It uses a moderate amount of sugar and some rice flour with organic corn meal. But if you're pining for a gluten-free vegan muffin recipe that you will absolutely love and devour with relish and lick your fingers and say softly (in your best Lauren Bacall

During my early morning walk I had an idea. Many of you use my main Recipe Index to find your favorite recipes. My Gluten-Free Casein-Free Recipe Index is the most popular link on my blog, in fact, followed closely by my Vegan and Vegetarian Index. But one index I haven't created? A seasonal list of recipes. So today I'm starting with My Favorite Summer Recipes. This post will be a dynamic

I just discovered there is a name for the way I eat. The Mediterranean Diet. Who knew? I suppose- deep down- a part of me knew, instinctively. I've been cooking with extra virgin olive oil since Elvis was still eating fried ice cream. I toss fresh garlic into anything that moves. I eat only small amounts of grass fed red meat, but lots of fresh vegetables, fish, brown rice pasta and gluten-free

Cool non-dairy peachy goodness. A vegan ice cream recipe for the dog days of summer. Wait. Is it August already? Good goddess, the summer is careening by. It's true what they say about the concept of time. It changes as you get, um, older. During your ritual morning walk your husband turns to you and mentions a moment from yesterday and you become confused (not that confusion is all that

The classic Italian flavors are all here- eggplant, tomato, garlic, onion and oregano- with a twist of fresh chopped mint nudging it over into Greek territory. Mediterranean goodness on a plate. This recipe is for those of us who miss Eggplant Parmesan- a little something I threw together this week when my craving for a slab of Eggplant Parm (as we called it back in Massachusetts) heated up to

My current gluten-free favorites- a free and unsolicited opinion- it goes to eleven. 1. Pamela's Amazing Wheat Free Bread Mix- with sorghum & millet 2. Tinkyada White Rice Spaghetti- smooth and creamy 3. Pamela's Ultimate Baking & Pancake Mix- the best all-around baking mix 4. LivingHarvest Hemp Milk 5. Namaste Brownie Mix- works best with eggs 6. Tinkyada Brown Rice Pasta 7. Redbridge

Quinoa- my new comfort food? This recipe says, Yes! This is the post where I tell you, Dear Reader, that I am now pear-shaped and lumpy and thick in the middle- obviously adept at gaining weight. I may even be considered gifted. This is not fun for me. But then, who promised fun during hip surgery recovery? Who said it would be easy? Throw post-menopausal into the sticky mix and you have a

Like my pal Kalyn I'm a big fan of sweet potatoes. And sweet potato fries. Kalyn's recipe has a different spice blend than mine but our recipes are quite similar. Check out hers if you don't happen to care for my particular spices. Or get down-and-dirty personal and make up your own signature concoction. Cooking is all about making recipes your own. Developing your own tastes. Your likes and

Too hot to cook and you're contemplating going gluten-free to boot? Try a greenwich on for size. Garden fresh lettuce wraps make for an ultra-easy lunch that is perfect for sizzling summer days. Wrap or cradle your favorite sandwich filling with tender Boston lettuce or crisp romaine. Stuff smaller cups with your favorite salad or use larger leaves to wrap and roll a layered classic. One of

Sher and I never met. We were what people refer to as blogging acquaintances. We exchanged occasional comments on one another's blogs and admired each other's penchant for rustic Mexican recipes. Real food, with big flavor. Last Sunday lovely Sher passed away suddenly- from a heart attack. She was 59. Today food bloggers are joining in memory of Sher- and her enthusiastic love of good food- by

Take a gander at these golden crispy brown rice tortilla chips. I managed to eat the whole bowl, still slightly warm from the skillet. Are you a salty crunchy snack person, or a sweet and creamy snack person? It's an uber-easy question for me. I can answer it in my sleep. While dancing backwards blindfolded one hand tied behind my back (don't try this at home). Or even while insanely

Sausage patties are so darn easy you'll wonder why you didn't try this recipe sooner- for all the total yumminess that ensues. Got a hankerin' for breakfast sausage but your food allergies hold you back? Me too, Babycakes. Looking at those labels can be downright scary. Spices? Well, um, what spices exactly are we talking about? Fennel is doable. But mustard or ginger? The price I pay is too