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Peaches and spice and all things yum…

I planned to make a simple peaches and cream ice cream as a fun raw recipe for July Go Ahead, Honey, It’s GF “UNCOOKING” edition, but the fates had something more interesting in mind. It was a bit of a … Continue reading

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Filbert Gateau with Praline Buttercream–Daring Bakers Rule!

Or, more accurately, 2 yummy chocolate hazelnut cakes Each time I see the new Daring baker challenges, I think, can I REALLY make this gluten free, dairy free, egg free, soy free, corn free, sugar free and vegan AND have … Continue reading

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Carrot Muffin-cakes

I just couldn’t wait to share these, they were so tasty!  They never last long around here. They are perfect for everyday snacking, with or without the glaze, and great for breakfast, too. And did I mention that they are gluten … Continue reading

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Nanaimo bars redux–A trip down memory lane

I have to share a secret: few people enjoy food as much as nutritionists. Honest. In grad school, I had a friend Michelle who is a wonderful baker, and I got her recipe for Nanaimo bars. I’d make a huge … Continue reading

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How can I roast thee? Let me count the ways…

I’m sneaking under the wire here to share one of my simple cooking favorites. Weekend Herb Blogging rules are changing so that we use exotic veggies and expand our horizons…and cauliflower doesn’t fit the bill! Cauliflower has a bum rap, … Continue reading

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Nana Skillet Bread

By the time I got to stop by Kate’s Virtual BBQ Party, most of the letters, (aside from q and z, I think) were taken. So I figured I that N would work, although in the past, I’ve called this … Continue reading

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Brazil Nut Brownies

I’ve got a few names for these brownies: Mayan brownies, Brazil nut brownies, and (dare I say it?) Black bean brownies.  Are you still there?  Please don’t run away!  I know the idea sounds wrong, but I can say, for … Continue reading

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A GF Cookout and Blueberry Squares

One of my husband’s kung fu students is shipping off to Afghanistan, so we had a small cookout to send him off with warm wishes for safe and entirely uneventful tour. He and his wife are fabulous people, and it … Continue reading

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Garlic Scape Pesto

My hardneck garlics had scapes a few weeks ago, and now the soft necks are doing their thing. So it’s the perfect time for garden pesto. The scapes and tops are much milder but still have the garlicky zing that … Continue reading

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Nightshade skillet meal: Go ahead, honey!

Everyone has that go-to meal for long days and times when there’s just no time.  This is one of my favorite last minute standbys.  It is ready in less than 20 minutes, and it’s a healthy, tasty, simple meal. I … Continue reading

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