Category Archives: appetizer

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

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

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

Blue Cheese Stuffed Pepper Bombs

Posted on September 10, 2015 by debspots

I wonder if this news will blow your mind as much as it blows mine: I have been a mother for a quarter of a century!!! OK, I am taking a bit of license here. I was still pregnant 25 … Continue reading →

Posted in appetizer, party, snack | Tagged birth, birthday, blue cheese, glutenfree, low carb, make ahead, parenting, peppers, pickled, vegetarian | 5 Comments

Rustic Fig Pizza

Posted on September 2, 2015 by debspots

How do you feel about foods that are both sweet and savory? Children don’t usually like them. They want pizza to have tomato sauce and mozzarella and maybe some pepperoni. And they want sweets to be chocolate or vanilla. Kids … Continue reading →

Posted in appetizer, baking, main, main course, main dish | Tagged bread, figs, flatbread, gluten free, kids, pizza, rustic, savory, sourdough, sweet, tomatoes, vegan, vegetarian | 4 Comments

Grilled Corn Salad with Tomatoes

Posted on July 30, 2015 by debspots

OK, Let’s play a little word association game! I’m a psychologist, we love these sorts of games. Oh, come on, don’t be shy. I promise I won’t analyze your answer. Ready? Say the first two words that come into your … Continue reading →

Posted in appetizer, side dish, vegan, vegetarian | Tagged barbecue, corn, elote, farm market, gluten free, grill, grilled corn, grilling, mexican corn, parmesan, pottery, psychologist, summer, tomatoes | 2 Comments

Watermelon Salad

Posted on June 4, 2015 by debspots

When my daughter was in high school, she came home one afternoon and made an announcement: “Mom, guess what? I have a new hobby: Evolutionary Biology. I’m really good at it!” Megan and I share a lot of hobbies: cooking, … Continue reading →

Posted in appetizer, entree, lunch, supper | Tagged arugula, easy, gluten free, paleo, quick, salad, summer, vegan, vegetarian, watermelon | 3 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

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 →