Gluten-Free (or easily adapted) Recipes

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Quinoa, Beet, and Arugula Salad

Recently, after reading a post about quinoa on The Fountain Avenue Kitchen Facebook page, a thoughtful friend emailed me the following recipe.  Her only comment:  “THIS RECIPE IS DELICIOUS!” I wholeheartedly agree.  I first made this salad shortly after receiving the recipe and was delighted by the combination of flavors and how a few simple…

Pumpkin Pie Overnight Oats

Five minutes of prep reward you with a hearty, nourishing, grab-and-go breakfast that’s brimming with pumpkin and warm spices!   If I counted how many times I started my day with overnight no-cook oatmeal cups, well….let’s just say it would be a very big number!  I love to quickly whip up a jarful (or several)…

Apple Crisp Baked Oatmeal

  By now, my love of baked oatmeal has been well established.  Truth be told, I hold back some of my variations because I don’t want to over-oatmeal people.  I think the time has come, however, to release another! My sister-in-law, Melissa, is to thank for this delicious creation.  She is a nurse who leaves…

Coconut Pumpkin Granola

Pumpkin works as a tasty replacement for a portion of the sugar and oil in this crunchy granola, which offers just the right notes of sugar and spice!   My go-to granola recipe is such a favorite, it takes a pretty terrific option for me to stray from my old standby. But as fall rolls…

Polenta Crust Pizza Pie

Ok…so first thing is first!  What is the difference between polenta and cornmeal…and grits for that matter?  In case you are wondering what to buy, or whether it matters, I am including an overview below that might prove helpful. When I began the Flavor Trend Journey with Sargento Cheese and Rick Bayless last winter, Rick…

No Bake Butterscotch Haystacks

Three ingredients are all you need for this salty-sweet, crunchy treat that takes mere minutes to make. No baking required!   Butterscotch Haystacks are, without a doubt, my younger son’s favorite cookie. I always make them over the holidays and he frequently requests them throughout the year.  When his science class organized a nature-themed bake…

Beet Salad with Walnuts and Goat Cheese

When I was a kid and my mom served beets, I was not a happy camper.  I can remember, however, going to a restaurant in Virginia as a newlywed and, for some reason, being inspired to order a beet salad.  That salad completely reversed my previous stance on beets and was a recipe I felt…

Balsamic Orange Avocado Oil Vinaigrette

Congratulations to Mary Lou Keller!  You are the winner!  If you could please email me your complete mailing address and phone number, you will receive your prize soon!   NOTE:  Chosen Foods has graciously offered to provide a 500 mL bottle of their avocado oil to one lucky reader.  For a chance to win, simply comment…

Pumpkin Pie Spice Mix

The best DIY recipe adds cozy fall flavor to pumpkin pie, muffins, cakes, and more – with just four spices you likely have on hand!  Beyond cooler weather, shorter days, and football games, the arrival of fall means apples, pumpkins, and a host of other delicious fall fruits and vegetables. This is often the time…

Banana Coconut Crunch with “The Perfect Snaque” Giveaway

UPDATE:  My friend, Cricket, from The Perfect Snaque very kindly offered a promotion code so all our Fountain Avenue Kitchen friends can order through her site and receive a 15% discount.  The promotion code is “fountain” and this is the link to The Perfect Snaque store.    Congratulations to Amanda R!  You are the winner of The…

Roasted Beets, Two Ways

There are so many ways to cook beets:  steam, boil, roast, microwave.  What is really the best way?  After trying quite a few methods over the years, I have settled upon two that produce perfectly cooked beets. In my opinion, roasting brings out the robust flavor of beets, allowing for a certain creaminess while maintaing…

Parmesan Crusted Roasted Potato and Arugula Salad

  As summer draws to a close, I am always a little sad to say goodbye to seasonal favorites like peaches and corn on the cob.  But with autumn’s cooler temperatures, there are many delicious options to enjoy anew. Crunchy, tart apples, creamy winter squashes, and an array of greens that truly improve as the…

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