Author Archives: debspots

Slow Cooker “Pizza” Pulled Turkey

Posted on May 14, 2015 by debspots

Have you planted your herbs yet? You do plant herbs in the spring, don’t you? Oh, dear. Here I am being bossy, that’s no way to treat you. I’m sorry. But seriously, one of the best ways to enjoy the … Continue reading →

Posted in dinner, entree, supper, weeknight | Tagged easy, gluten free, herbs, low carb, paleo, poultry, slow cooker, turkey | Leave a comment

When Life Gives You Lemons

Posted on May 9, 2015 by debspots

How well do you handle it when things don’t go your way? In the face of life’s inevitable disappointments, are you good at deciding when to persist, when to change course, or when to let go? As a psychologist, it … Continue reading →

Posted in breakfast, dessert, snack, treats, vegetarian | Tagged berries, disappointment, edible flowers, fruit, gluten free, ice cream topping, learning, lemon curd, lemons, spread, tart | 7 Comments

Fern Pie

Posted on May 5, 2015 by debspots

This may be the most seasonal recipe you will ever see! Fiddleheads are just at the right stage for harvesting this week! So get out there, identify your specimens, and collect them right away…but fear not. I will give you … Continue reading →

Posted in appetizer, lunch, supper, vegetarian | Tagged artichokes, asparagus, dairy, eggs, fiddleheads, gluten free, mushrooms, spring | 4 Comments

Tzatziki Platter

Posted on May 2, 2015 by debspots

What is your favorite time of year? Has it changed over time? As a child, I loved summer, but now early spring, hands down, makes me happiest. I started feeling that way on May 2, 1993, 22 years ago today. … Continue reading →

Posted in entertaining, entree, main course, party, supper | Tagged birth, birthday, cucumber, family, gluten free, Greek, kofta, love, low carb, Mediterranean, pottery, sauce, tzatziki, yogurt | 4 Comments

Deb’s Chicken Parm

Posted on April 25, 2015 by debspots

Progress is an odd concept, isn’t it? We all tend to think that we are moving forward when we can measure our successes in clearly defined steps. In fact, rather than in a straight line, progress tends to happen in … Continue reading →

Posted in entree, main course, poultry, supper | Tagged chicken, chicken parmesan, family, gluten free, healthy, Italian, mindfulness, mozzarella, parmesan, pizza | 6 Comments

Caramel Almond Ice Cream

Posted on April 18, 2015 by debspots

Weekends are heaven for the construction-weary and their cats. I am not going to bore you with details. Suffice it to say that it has been a difficult and frustrating week. And I couldn’t be happier to have a couple … Continue reading →

Posted in dessert, kid friendly, treat | Tagged almond, caramel, caramel sauce, crack bark, gluten free, ice cream, salted caramel | 7 Comments

Sweet and Spicy Glazed Brussels Sprouts

Posted on April 17, 2015 by debspots

How much effort do you put into eating locally? How strongly do you prioritize eating local, organic, or seasonal? Or healthy? Perhaps you are following a special plan for your eating because of health or ethics, or religion. If you … Continue reading →

Posted in braise, side dish, vegetable | Tagged brussels sprouts, glazed, gluten free, low carb, make ahead, paleo, spicy, spring, sweet, vegan, vegetarian | 9 Comments

Hot and Sour Soup with Shrimp

Posted on April 12, 2015 by debspots

Did you think this winter would never end? Have you ever been so sad, in pain, or discouraged, you couldn’t imagine ever feeling ok again? Hot and sour soup always helps me to find the “silver lining” no matter how … Continue reading →

Posted in appetizer, entree, main course, one pot meals, supper | Tagged appetizer, chinese, easy, gluten free, hot and sour, lunch, paleo, quick, shrimp, soup, supper, tofu, vegetarian | 6 Comments

Egg Salad and Asparagus

Posted on April 9, 2015 by debspots

Warning: I am preparing to go on another one of my little rants about gratitude. If you know my story, you know why gratitude is so important to me. Today, my gratitude is aimed at you, my blog readers and … Continue reading →

Posted in appetizer, entree, lunch, main course, supper | Tagged asparagus, egg salad, eggs, gluten free, gratitude, healthy, mindfulness, paleo, spring, vegetarian | 4 Comments

Smoothie Shots

Posted on April 2, 2015 by debspots

Let’s celebrate! Finally, we are seeing signs of spring here in the woods! I just got back from my first glove-less run in 5 months! The phoebes are here and there are snowdrops and crocuses in an undisclosed location a … Continue reading →