Tag Archives: gluten free

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 →

Posted in breakfast, dessert, holiday, lunch | Tagged celebration, coconut, dairy free, dip, easter, fruit, gluten free, healthy, paleo, passover, recovery, shots, smoothie, smoothie bowls, snack, sobriety, treat, vegan | 11 Comments

Potato Chip Salmon

Posted on March 28, 2015 by debspots

The name of this recipe is extremely clever because it has two meanings. The first is obvious; the topping is made with potato chips. The second is obvious, too, since I am clearly less clever than I like to believe. … Continue reading →

Posted in entree, main course, supper | Tagged baked, dinner party, fish, gluten free, passover, potato chips, salmon, spring | 10 Comments

Hasselback Sweet Potatoes

Posted on March 26, 2015 by debspots

It still doesn’t really feel like spring here in the woods, but the light has changed and I feel some hope; finally, there is a sense of forward momentum here in the construction site from hell. The last couple of … Continue reading →

Posted in roasted, side dish, vegetable | Tagged dairy free, gluten free, hasselback, paleo, potato, sweet potato, vegan | 5 Comments

Slow Cooker Soy Honey Pulled Chicken

Posted on March 21, 2015 by debspots

Do you have a slow cooker? I never have, until now. You see, I have these rules…and one that I take very seriously involves kitchen unitaskers. If you think about it, the best kitchen tools are those that do lots … Continue reading →

Posted in chicken, easy, entree, main course | Tagged asian, gluten free, healthy, low carb, low fat, poultry, slow cooker | 6 Comments

Arugula Salad

Posted on March 19, 2015 by debspots

There is so much happening here in our woods, I don’t know what to tell you first! The biggest news is that the kitchen construction is really beginning to move forward. We’ve been so occupied with structural problems, it’s taken … Continue reading →