Category Archives: gluten free

Farm Market Behavior: My Idea of Fun

Posted on November 14, 2017 by debspots

This is a bit embarrassing. If you know me well, you have probably witnessed this behavior. If you are a total stranger, you may have been aware of it. But the vast majority of my friends and acquaintances … Continue reading →

Posted in breakfast, ceramics, dinner, gluten free, healthy, main course, roasted, Uncategorized, vegetable, vegetarian | Tagged broccoli, brussels sprouts, carrots, farmer's market, parsnips, roasted veggies, romanesco, turnips | 6 Comments

Potato Crusted Halibut with Spring Vegetables

Posted on May 2, 2017 by debspots

It would be easy to argue that the morel is one of the most prized treasures a forager can find. So imagine my surprise and utter delight when I walked out my front door the other day and discovered dozens … Continue reading →

Posted in dinner, entertaining, entree, fish, seafood, dinner, gluten free, healthy, main, party, Uncategorized, vegetable | Tagged asparagus, fiddleheads, foraging, halibut, morels, spring, vegetables | 2 Comments

Spinach Stuffed Portobellos

Posted on April 21, 2017 by debspots

I fell in love on Wednesday. Twice. Sitting opposite a lovely new friend at lunch, I felt a tiny presence at the left side of my chair. I looked down into a radiant smile from the toddler who had ventured … Continue reading →

Posted in appetizer, entree, gluten free, healthy, lunch, main, main course, roasted, supper, Uncategorized, vegetarian | Tagged feta, mushrooms, portobellos, spinach | 1 Comment

Pecan Macaroons

Posted on April 8, 2017 by debspots

I am so excited about sharing this recipe with you! It’s a new twist on a traditional family favorite. I’m tempted to claim that I was inspired to try this variation, but the truth is, it happened simply because … Continue reading →

Posted in baked goods, baking, dessert, easy, gluten free, party, sweets, Uncategorized, vegetarian | Tagged cookies, nuts, passover, pecans | 11 Comments

Caboodles

Posted on April 2, 2017 by debspots

I can’t say it looks or feels much like spring yet, but last night, a visitor reminded me that hibernation is over! The biggest black bear I’ve ever seen came right up to my kitchen door to swipe the bird … Continue reading →

Posted in gluten free, healthy, low carb, lunch, main, one pot meals, side dish, Uncategorized, vegetable, vegetarian | Tagged cabbage, easter, passover, recipe makeover, spring, veggie pasta | 2 Comments

Spring Gomasio Veggie Tofu Pan Roast

Posted on March 21, 2017 by debspots

The light changes dramatically here in Warwick in the very early spring. Right around the time we change the clocks, the angle of sun makes everything glow with the promise of long, soft days and warmer nights. This year, … Continue reading →

Posted in condiment, dinner, entree, gluten free, healthy, low carb, lunch, main, roasted, Uncategorized | Tagged asian, gomashio, gomasio, japanese, low carb, one pan supper, pan roast, topping, vegan, vegetarian | 6 Comments

Candy Pork

Posted on March 12, 2017 by debspots

I was trying to remember when we renamed Chinese Barbecue Pork. In my memory, it is connected to a trip Megan took to the Pacific Northwest when she was a teenager, about a decade ago. Something about eating freshly grilled … Continue reading →

Posted in dinner, gluten free, low carb, lunch, main, supper, Uncategorized | Tagged asian, barbecue, chinese, glazed, leftovers, oven barbecue, pork, roast | 6 Comments

Warm Roasted Broccoli Salad with Maple Sesame Dressing

Posted on February 25, 2017 by debspots

I am a fake homesteader*. The idea of growing and/or raising my own food, of making things from scratch, appeals to me tremendously. I love the idea of living off the grid, of being free of the corporate economy, of … Continue reading →

Posted in appetizer, dinner, dressing, easy, gluten free, healthy, low carb, lunch, salad, sauce, side, Uncategorized, vegan, vegetable, vegetarian | Tagged broccoli, maple, roasting, sesame, tahini, warm salad | 4 Comments

Seriously Craveworthy Coleslaw

Posted on February 18, 2017 by debspots

So, when was the last time you woke up in the morning and said to yourself, “I’m really in the mood for some coleslaw!”? I know, right? Coleslaw can be tasty, satisfying, perfect with certain favorites, but rarely crave-worthy. Unless … Continue reading →

Posted in appetizer, condiment, gluten free, healthy, low carb, lunch, picnic, salad, side dish, snack, Uncategorized, vegetarian | Tagged cabbage, coleslaw, gluten free | 20 Comments

Marbled Chocolate Dip (Topping or Tart Filling)

Posted on February 11, 2017 by debspots

This recipe is dedicated to my number one recipe tester, ski partner, co-parent, and sweetheart, Bob McGrath. After 30 years of marriage, we probably should be getting tired of each other, but I love him more deeply every day. The … Continue reading →