Author Archives: debspots

Juniper Smoked Salmon

Posted on April 8, 2023 by debspots

Hi Again! A hearty thank you to new and old followers alike for all the wonderful comments and questions last week. Please keep ‘em coming. I am especially eager to hear if you try something I suggest. I have been … Continue reading →

Posted in appetizer, easy, entertaining, fish, seafood, dinner, gluten free, low carb, lunch, main, main course, main courses, sauce, snack, supper | Tagged breakfast, dairy free, fish, gluten free, healthy, home smoked, low carb, lunch, make ahead, party, recipe, supper | 1 Comment

Crunchy Salad

Posted on March 28, 2023 by debspots

Crunchy Salad I can’t believe it’s been 2 1/2 years since I’ve updated these pages. Apologies to my beloved and loyal followers. I could make excuses…there was a global pandemic…I’m working on a cookbook…but I will refrain from elaborating. What … Continue reading →

Posted in easy, gluten free, healthy, low carb, salad, sauce, side dish, side dishes, simple recipes, Uncategorized | Tagged healthy, low carb, vegan, vegetarian | 57 Comments

Italian Dunkers

Posted on October 16, 2020 by debspots

I had the impulse to start this blog post with an apology about how long it’s been since the last one. And then I realized that was a silly idea. I can’t imagine a single person reading this who would … Continue reading →

Posted in bread, dinner, family, main, sauce, Uncategorized | Tagged cheese bread, garlic bread, Italian, kid friendly, meat sauce, pizza | 17 Comments

Unmoules Unfrites

Posted on February 11, 2020 by debspots

OK, are you ready for the absolutely most absurd, yet amazingly delicious recipe makeover ever? Once again, I have Brian to thank for the idea. And for helping me to think through and test this one. So here’s how the … Continue reading →

Posted in gluten free, kid friendly, low carb, main course, one pot meals, pork, pottery, Uncategorized | Tagged bistro, keto, meatballs, rutabaga | 1 Comment

Mouse in the House

Posted on January 11, 2020 by debspots

So sorry for being MIA lately. I’ve been working on a huge project for my wonderful goddaughter, Sarah Goff’s wedding to Luke Eldridge. Check out her Instagram to see. I’ll be posting on mine after the nuptials next week. Lots … Continue reading →

Posted in gluten free, healthy, low carb, main course, one pot meals, paleo, pork, Uncategorized, weeknight | Tagged cauliflower, keto, moussaka, pie, shepherd's pie | 2 Comments

Roasted Beet Pesto

Posted on August 17, 2019 by debspots

I wish I could remember the inspiration for this dish. What I do remember is that Brian dreamed it up and made it for us last summer. And I have been craving it ever since. So, last week I … Continue reading →

Posted in appetizer, gluten free, main course, pasta, snack, supper, main courses, Uncategorized, vegetarian | Tagged beets, pesto, ricotta | 7 Comments

Bun Larb

Posted on March 3, 2019 by debspots

Brian is home and we are having so much fun playing with food. Because of his extensive travel, he is a wealth of knowledge about Asian ingredients, flavors combinations, and ingredients. Korean, Thai, and Japanese dishes are more deeply understood … Continue reading →

Posted in dinner, gluten free, main course, salad, Uncategorized | Tagged bun cha, larb, lowfat, noodles, pork, thai, turkey, Vietnamese food | 13 Comments

Duck Pappardelle with Ducky Broccolini

Posted on January 17, 2019 by debspots

As you can see from the pictures above, we escaped Warwick last week for a few precious days of sun and sand. We ate wonderful, summery food on Grand Cayman Island, mostly prepared by me. And then, we returned to … Continue reading →

Posted in dinner, duck, pasta, Uncategorized | Tagged broccolini, duck breast, pappardelle, ragu | 5 Comments

Stuffed Winter Squash

Posted on October 30, 2018 by debspots

It will come as no surprise to you DebsPots readers that I am a fan of all types of squash. How could we ever forget the ultra famous: Very Excellent Guest Post about Zucchini. By Brian? Or the Foodgawker hit: … Continue reading →

Posted in dinner, gluten free, healthy, main, supper, main courses, thanksgiving, Uncategorized, vegan, vegetarian | Tagged acorn, butternut, chickpeas, delicata, Honeynut, meatless, squash, stuffed | Leave a comment

Carne Adovada

Posted on October 2, 2018 by debspots

Do you, like me, have a love-hate relationship with social media? To the extent that it replaces real life interaction, does it present a problem for us as individuals and society? Is the way it taps directly into the primitive … Continue reading →