Monthly Archives: April 2008

Menu Plan Monday-April 28th

Posted on April 27, 2008 by Cheryl Harris

I must admit, I’m not a big fan of peas. Sure, I’ll eat them from my garden, but this is the first year I didn’t plant them because they just don’t do much for me. So when I found out … Continue reading →

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Brazil nut chip cookies (and an Italian dinner, too)

Posted on April 27, 2008 by Cheryl Harris

Having friends for dinner is an excuse to get creative. Having friends that eat GF? Now, that’s just a chance to play in the kitchen. So, dinner was: Adeena’s rolls adapted to be gluten, dairy and egg free, with added … Continue reading →

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African Inspired Almond Collard Stew

Posted on April 24, 2008 by Cheryl Harris

A last hurrah for the season… These are my lovely collards, which overwintered in my garden. They started to bolt with the heat, and so it was clear it was (past) time for them to go. I’m totally partial to … Continue reading →

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Menu Plan Monday-April 21st

Posted on April 20, 2008 by Cheryl Harris

This my first time submitting to the menu swap, and it’s forcing me to be more organized. Sure, I generally have a rough idea of what I’ll be making, but it tends to evolve once I realize that I’ve forgotten … Continue reading →

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Charoset

Posted on April 18, 2008 by Cheryl Harris

At a glance, charoset is a brown, unappealing looking dish served at Passover to commemorate the bricks and mortar of slaves. But looks are deceiving, it’s actually a super yummy apple/cinnamon/walnut/wine sweet combo that disappears within minutes at every Seder … Continue reading →

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Summer (or spring!) rolls

Posted on April 16, 2008 by Cheryl Harris

Some people call them spring rolls, some people call them summer rolls. Either way, they’re yummy and surprisingly easy to make, once you get the hang of them. They’re totally customizable, depending on what you like and what’s around in … Continue reading →

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Roasted Celeriac and broccoli Soup (aka leftover veggie soup)

Posted on April 13, 2008 by Cheryl Harris

Someone mentioned going on a nightshade free diet (i.e. avoiding potatoes, tomatoes, peppers, etc.) and I got to thinking about my favorite potato-like veggie: celery root, or celeriac. This bizarre looking vegetable has a mild, celery like flavor and is … Continue reading →

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Tropical bananas

Posted on April 10, 2008 by Cheryl Harris

This dish was “born” when I wanted a change from caramelized bananas and wanted to use coconut, too. So I threw a few things together, and voila! Dessert. It’s got a subtle sweetness, and is super easy. Any dessert that … Continue reading →

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Adopt a Gluten free blogger: Turkey Chili soup

Posted on April 8, 2008 by Cheryl Harris

You know how dogs and cats have this spot, and if you scratch it at just the right angle, they start to purr? Well, I have this thing about comfort foods…they’ve got just the right mix, and I’m purring away. … Continue reading →

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Quinoa Italiana

Posted on April 8, 2008 by Cheryl Harris

Ok, I know there’s nothing Italian about quinoa, but boy, does quinoa go well with traditional Italian flavors like tomato, basil and pine nuts. I’ve enjoyed quinoa for years, but usually did it with a southwestern twist. But I wanted … Continue reading →

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