Tag Archives: gluten free

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

Black Bean Salad

Posted on July 17, 2015 by debspots

I’m sorry! Please forgive me! I think I may have made you feel badly. I hope you will give me another chance! I have spent the last 6 months compensating for the fact that I was without a kitchen. And … Continue reading →

Posted in picnic, side dish | Tagged 5 minutes, beans, black beans, easy, gluten free, herbs, kosher, no cook, salad, vegan, vegetarian, white beans | 7 Comments

Summer Lentil Salad

Posted on June 28, 2015 by debspots

It’s been a busy, eventful and challenging couple of weeks here in the construction site in the woods. Our kitchen renovation continues. The painter was scheduled, so I had to hurry and do my job: puttying and finishing all the … Continue reading →

Posted in lunch, side dish, supper | Tagged appetizer, barbecue, blue cheese, easy, gluten free, lentils, party, pot luck, roquefort, salad, summer, vegetarian | 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

Ribs

Posted on May 28, 2015 by debspots

The other night at dinner (on the deck, finally!), Bob, Brian and I were discussing whether or not the president is likely to send troops back into Iraq. The men had some intelligent things to say about this; I never … Continue reading →

Posted in entree, main course, supper | Tagged barbecue, barbecue sauce, finger food, gluten free, grill, grilling, paleo, pantry, party, pork, ribs | 3 Comments

Goddess of Green

Posted on May 22, 2015 by debspots

Have I told you that my nickname is “The Weather Goddess?” I acquired this moniker when the kids were little and begged me to predict school snow closings. I started tracking the weather to increase my hit rate and my … Continue reading →

Posted in ceramics, dressing, entree, pottery, sauce | Tagged appetizer, dip, gluten free, handmade, herbs, low carb, lunch, main course, paleo, party, salad, spread, supper, vegan, vegetarian, wheel thrown | 5 Comments

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 →