Gluten-Free (or easily adapted) Recipes

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2-Ingredient Crispy Coconut Macaroons

Based on how incredibly easy these cookies are, you won’t believe how incredibly delicious they are. Naturally gluten-free too!    After making a couple of batches of these yummy macaroons, my husband and I took advantage of the sunny December afternoon and went for a walk.  While the first batch was cooking, I was sure…

Royal Icing

Making gingerbread houses–well, actually, graham cracker houses –is an annual holiday event in our house.  The first year I thought of doing this, I offered to make enough “bases” for my son’s entire pre-school class.  It was a bit overwhelming at first.  I wondered what the heck I had gotten myself into!  But once you…

Honey Orange Hasselback Sweet Potatoes

The day before Thanksgiving, I saw A recipe for Hasselback Potatoes posted by my friend, Sonali, from The Foodie Physician. They looked completely delicious and I shared them on my page.  I loved how she used sweet potatoes as an alternative to the white potatoes typically used in this Scandinavian dish. By the second time…

Whole Wheat Cheddar Chicken (or Turkey) Quesadillas

It’s always fun to strike upon a new way of using something. In my kitchen, this often happens out of desperation, like when I lack the right ingredient and the time (or desire) to go to the store! A favorite twist I stumbled upon a few months ago was using pita bread instead of tortillas…

So Easy Fresh Pumpkin Puree

Canned pumpkin isn’t the only game in town. It’s easy to make your own pumpkin puree, and the fresh flavor can’t be beat!   As I was wrestling with this pumpkin, trying to cut through it — all the while thinking of several people who have commented that they enjoy winter squash recipes, except for…

Prize-Winning Crunchy Top Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal — and a trip WINNER!

UPDATE: I am thrilled to announce that the winner of the trip to Canyon Ranch in Miami, Florida is Matthew Fairbanks!  Thank you all for voting, entering, and being a friend of The Fountain Avenue Kitchen.  I truly wish I could send you all on a trip!  Congratulations to Matthew and wishing everyone a happy Thanksgiving…

Ricotta and Spinach Stuffed Butternut Squash

This is a recipe I like to make at least once every fall or winter.  Most of the ingredients can be easily held on hand and it is a delicious, satisfying way to get a day’s worth of colorful veggies. While this recipe works well as a unique side dish, perfectly paired with poultry or…

Honey Orange Roasted Carrots (Parsnips Optional)

Usually, the mention of cooked carrots doesn’t elicit cheers of excitement in my house. Everyone tolerates roasted carrots but would really prefer them raw.  Until this recipe! While making a smoothie recently, I realized how beautifully orange juice and zest pairs with pumpkin.  I figured this winning flavor combination would translate to other orange vegetables,…

Pumpkin Peanut Butter Skillet Cookie (grain and gluten free)

The last few days have proved to be quite exciting.  My recipe for Crunchy Top Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal was in a national contest with Smart Balance and to, my great surprise, it won!  The prize is an all expenses paid trip for two to Canyon Ranch Spa in Miami Beach.  What’s more, I get to…

Crunchy Top Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal

This tried-and-true breakfast offers a deliciously wholesome, make-ahead way to start the day. The recipe even won a national contest!    I love oatmeal. I eat it almost every morning. Old-fashioned or steel cut oats, baked oatmeal or boiled, it’s all good. I have experimented with countless baked oatmeal recipes and this is a hands-down…

Roasted 2-Way Potatoes

This is the way I got my kids to like sweet potatoes:  mixed with regular potatoes and cooked like steak fries.  I started by sneaking just one on their plate.  Having had one especially picky eater, I have a whole lot of dinnertime tricks up my sleeve! I like to think those tricks actually worked,…

Spinach, Mushroom and Fontina Frittata

If you are an egg fan and haven’t yet tried making a frittata, I highly recommend you do!  Not only are frittatas easy and quite versatile — allowing for the incorporation of a wide variety of vegetables, cheeses, herbs and protein — they are economical and so very satisfying. I think this savory egg dish…

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