Baked Greens with Mushrooms and Blue Cheese

In Fruits & Veggies, Gluten-Free Options, Healthy Options, Side Dishes
by Ann on 21/05
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As my garden grows and local market stands overflow with spring greens, I have been diving deeper into one of my two assigned food trends:  bitter greens.  For… Read More »

Rhubarb Streusel Muffins

In Breads, Breakfast Foods, Gluten-Free Options
by Ann on 20/05
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  When short-lived, seasonal ingredients that you really enjoy become available, do you feel as though you have to eat them with abandon to get your fill?  With… Read More »

Chicken and Spinach Parmesan Pizza

In Pizza
by Ann on 16/05
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When we eat this pizza, I feel as though we are enjoying a gourmet pizza that took minutes to prepare.  It happens to be a favorite of my… Read More »

Three Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies

In Desserts, Gluten-Free Options, Snacks
by Ann on 15/05
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This recipe originally came from my friend Abby, who has a delightful blog called Manila Spoon.  Besides being incredibly easy, they are incredibly satisfying and grain free to boot. My… Read More »

Velvety Chocolate Mousse and a Guide to Unrefined Sweeteners by Chef Amber Shea Crawley

In Kitchen Extras
by Ann on 14/05
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Whenever possible, I like to use natural sweeteners–pure maple syrup being a favorite–and try to limit overall sugars in general.  I do have a sweet tooth, so it… Read More »

Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus

In Fruits & Veggies, Side Dishes
by Ann on 13/05
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When the first local asparagus hits our markets, I am so happy.  There is just something about this crisp green stalk that tastes so good. I could eat… Read More »

Ginger Almond Rhubarb Bars with Coconut Crust

In Breads, Desserts, Gluten-Free Options, Snacks
by Ann on 11/05
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Happy Mother’s Day!  Not only is the following dessert a favorite of my mother, the timing is ideal, as rhubarb’s short season is upon us.  If you haven’t… Read More »

Overnight No-Cook Oatmeal Yogurt Cups

In Breakfast Foods, Gluten-Free Options, Healthy Options
by Ann on 10/05
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The time has come!  I have written down this recipe quite a few times recently for interested friends who have whipped up their own and enjoyed.  I finally… Read More »

Baked Swiss Chard with Peppers and Feta

In Fruits & Veggies, Gluten-Free Options, Healthy Options, Side Dishes, Vegetarian
by Ann on 09/05
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I love it when a reader sends me a favorite recipe that she (or he!) thinks I will enjoy as much as she does.  Frequently, I make these… Read More »

Homemade Cashew Milk — an easy option to almond or soy milk

In Drinks & Smoothies, Gluten-Free Options, Healthy Options
by Ann on 07/05
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A couple of weeks ago, I was chatting with my friend Daina after a yoga class and, as it often does, the conversation turned to food.  Daina is… Read More »