Tag Archives: paleo

Poke Bowl: The Hawaii Post

Posted on July 9, 2016 by debspots

I am such a homebody, my mother thinks I’m agoraphobic! My idea of a perfect day is to go for a long run in the woods, come home and dunk in the pool, putter in the kitchen and studio, go … Continue reading →

Posted in appetizer, dinner, easy, entree, fish, seafood, dinner, gluten free, healthy, low carb, lunch, main, main course, main courses, main dish, party, picnic, salad, simple recipes, supper, main courses, Uncategorized | Tagged asian, bowl, bowls, hawaii, kauai, lunch, no cook, paleo, raw, raw tuna, recipe, sashimi, sushi, tuna | 8 Comments

Roasted Beet Salad

Posted on May 27, 2016 by debspots

Suddenly, summer has arrived, just in time for the long holiday weekend. The sun is hot, the air is thick and steamy. The owlets have found their wings and moved deeper into the woods. We can hear, but no … Continue reading →

Posted in appetizer, easy, entertaining, gluten free, healthy, paleo, roasted, salad, side, side dish, side dishes, simple recipes, Uncategorized, vegan, vegetable | Tagged dairy free, easy, gluten free, healthy, herbs, make ahead, nuts, paleo, sauce, vegan | 12 Comments

Roasting Pan Supper

Posted on April 29, 2016 by debspots

I attribute a great deal of meaning and follow a number of rituals related to the behavior of birds. And I’m afraid I’ve passed this somewhat psychotic, but arguably charming affectation to my daughter. Here are some examples: ~A certain … Continue reading →

Posted in chicken, dinner, easy, entertaining, entree, family, gluten free, main, main course, main courses, main dish, one pot meals, paleo, party, poultry, roasted, simple recipes, supper, supper, main courses, Uncategorized, weeknight | Tagged chicken, easy, gluten free, make ahead, paleo, recipe, reheat, sausage, stew | 6 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

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

Deb’s Chicken Cacciatore

Posted on December 3, 2015 by debspots

“You must be Jewish,” the produce man said to my mother. She couldn’t figure out if this was his idea of flirtation, or a peculiar response to her request for bigger onions. He must have realized that the appropriateness of … Continue reading →

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Genius-ish Umami Roasted Cauliflower

Posted on November 13, 2015 by debspots

Don’t get me wrong, I love being dr deb. My work is meaningful, important, interesting, lucrative, and rewarding. I’ve been a practicing psychologist for 28 years and I’m good at it. But I watch my husband, friends, and colleagues aspire … Continue reading →

Posted in holiday, side, side dish, vegetable | Tagged cauliflower, genuis, glutenfree, paleo, recipe, roasted, roasting, umami, vegan, vegetarian | 9 Comments

Thai Coconut Curry with Brussels Sprouts and Tofu

Posted on November 6, 2015 by debspots

“Ma, I messed up.” A text from Brian telling me he’d slipped while cooking and spilled hot oil, burning his hand. Instantly, I re-experienced the pain I’d felt a few summers ago, when a jar shattered and boiling water cascaded … Continue reading →

Posted in main course, supper | Tagged asian, brussels sprouts, cancer, coconut, curry, dairy free, gluten free, low carb, paleo, pot luck, sweet potato, thai, tofu, vegan, vegetable, vegetarian | 4 Comments

Sweet and Spicy Asian Sesame Cabbage Salad

Posted on October 30, 2015 by debspots

Once upon a time, there was something even more delicious than food: the way they talked when they were babies. In 1992, my mother saved all the bright objects she could find just so that she could hold them up … Continue reading →

Posted in salad, side dish | Tagged asian, cabbage, coleslaw, dairy free, gluten free, make ahead, paleo, sesame, slaw, vegan | 2 Comments

Turkey Stuffed Portobellos

Posted on October 23, 2015 by debspots

Well, I’m all set for winter. In the stress and disruption of construction last spring, I appear to have forgotten to switch my snow tires for the all-weather ones in the garage. I suppose it’s a viable way to cut … Continue reading →