Author Archives: debspots

Smart Whip

Posted on February 19, 2016 by debspots

Happy belated Valentine’s Day! When you’ve been married for 29½ years, February 14 is not a huge deal…but I had plans for a romantic, cozy afternoon and evening at home with my sweetie. And a special post for you. But, instead, … Continue reading →

Posted in dessert, dressing, entertaining, gluten free, healthy, kid friendly, low carb, lunch, simple recipes, snack, snacks, treat, treats, Uncategorized, vegetarian, workout | Tagged after school, cool whip, dip, fruit, kids, low calorie, low carb, topping | 8 Comments

Banana Caramel Upside Down Cookie Tart

Posted on February 10, 2016 by debspots

Hawaii. Sigh…It’s really wintry here and I’ve been thinking about Hawaii. When I think about Hawaii, thoughts of bananas are not far behind. So, as a result, I have a major kickass banana treat for you this week. Perhaps some … Continue reading →

Posted in baked, baked goods, baking, dessert, fruit, kid friendly, snack, sweets, treat, treats, Uncategorized, vegetarian | Tagged bananas, banoffee, cake, caramel, cookie, crust, dough, make ahead, pie, recipe, salted caramel, tart, upside down cake | 4 Comments

Warm Brussels Sprout and Sweet Potato Salad

Posted on February 5, 2016 by debspots

Have you ever noticed that there are some people who always seem to know the inside story? Yeah, well, I’m usually not one of them. But I got the scoop on the Brussels sprout situation in Washington DC during … Continue reading →

Posted in appetizer, gluten free, healthy, holiday, low carb, lunch, pottery, roasted, salad, side dish, side dishes, Uncategorized, vegetable | Tagged brussels sprouts, gluten free, low carb, paleo, sweet potato, vegan, vegetarian, warm salad | 4 Comments

Cauliflower Cheese Breads

Posted on January 29, 2016 by debspots

Before I started this blog, my intention was to take a few pictures and write down my favorite recipes to share with my twentysomething kids and some friends. Loved ones have been asking me for cooking ideas and instructions … Continue reading →

Posted in appetizer, baked, baked goods, baking, bread, dinner, easy, entertaining, gluten free, healthy, side, side dish, side dishes, snack, snacks, Uncategorized, vegetable, vegetarian, weeknight | Tagged Brazilian Cheese Bread, broccoli, cauliflower, gluten free bread, Nigella Lawson, recipe, tapioca flour, tapioca starch | 15 Comments

Miso Glazed Salmon Revelation

Posted on January 21, 2016 by debspots

It’s a good thing I’m a psychologist. Because when I wake up at 3:30 am thinking about cooking fish, I can reassure myself that I’ve been assessed by a competent clinician and don’t need to worry that I’m losing what’s … Continue reading →

Posted in fish, seafood, dinner, gluten free, healthy, main, main course, main courses, main dish, Uncategorized | Tagged asian, crispy, dairy free, diet, fish, gluten free, low calorie, low carb, low fat, marinade, miso, roasting | 16 Comments

Psychedelic Veggie Soup

Posted on January 14, 2016 by debspots

It was a perfect place for a teenage party: green shag carpet, a white formica bar with an electric burner, a “conversation pit” with a brick fireplace, and a “record player.” In the early 1970’s, we had … Continue reading →

Posted in easy, entree, gluten free, healthy, low carb, lunch, main, main course, main courses, main dish, paleo, pottery, simple recipes, soup, supper, supper, main courses, Uncategorized, vegan, vegetable, vegetarian | Tagged comfort food, dairy free, gluten free, low carb, make ahead, paleo, stew, vegan, vegetarian | 4 Comments

Crunchy Bits

Posted on January 7, 2016 by debspots

Happy 2016!!! I was so excited to get this recipe to you, but it took longer than I expected to put together the post. I had to stop every few minutes to stand on my head. That’s what I … Continue reading →

Posted in appetizer, gluten free, healthy, salad, simple recipes, snack, soup, Uncategorized, vegetarian | Tagged 3 ingredients, cheese, cheesy, crispy, crunchy, easy, fast, microwave, nuts, nutty, recipe, simple, soup, topping, walnuts | 8 Comments

Carrot and Fennel Salad

Posted on December 30, 2015 by debspots

We all love to hate on New Year’s resolutions. We all make them. I know some people who say they don’t, but I suspect they are lying. We hate them because they are hard to keep. If they were easy … Continue reading →

Posted in dressing, easy, entertaining, gluten free, healthy, low carb, lunch, paleo, salad, side, side dish, side dishes, simple recipes, snack, snacks, Uncategorized, vegan, vegetable, vegetarian, workout | Tagged carrots, fennel, new year, resolutions | 12 Comments

Cranberry Sauce Variations

Posted on December 23, 2015 by debspots

Happy Holidays!!! I know you’re busy, so no chatting today. Let’s get down to the reason we’re all here, to get new ideas for delicious things to eat. There is no time that is more important than now, right? I … Continue reading →

Posted in appetizer, breakfast, chicken, condiment, dessert, dinner, dressing, easy, entertaining, entree, fruit, gluten free, healthy, holiday, lunch, main course, party, poultry, salad, sauce, snack, thanksgiving, vegan, vegetable | Tagged cranberry, cranberry sauce, make ahead | 1 Comment

Star Bread

Posted on December 17, 2015 by debspots

They say that as we age we get “set in our ways.” I’ve never paid much attention to that because I don’t know who “they” is and I’ve never thought of myself as getting old. But as I … Continue reading →