Okay, so I forgot that we have already posted a recipe for braised short ribs….what can I say? Braised short ribs are really great cool weather food – and especially filling when served over mashed cauliflower or polenta (as pictured here). This time I did make a few minor changes to the recipe – some… Continue reading Beef Short Ribs Braised in Red Wine
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Chewy Ginger Molasses Cookies (grain-free)
Modified from The Spice House’s Ginger Spice Cookies Take a break, have some tea and cookies! I discovered crystallized ginger “nibs” at The Spice House months ago, but just now got around to adapting their recipe for ginger spice cookies to a grain-free version. I wanted a slightly chewy, soft cookie with bursts of ginger… Continue reading Chewy Ginger Molasses Cookies (grain-free)
Lemon Garlic Shrimp over Cauliflower Mash
This recipe is a low-carb adaptation of Shrimp and Grits, and I have to say it worked pretty well! There are a lot of flavors here – first, in lieu of grits, a base of roasted cauliflower pureed with roasted garlic and Parmesan cheese. Then we top it off with wild-caught shrimp in a spicy… Continue reading Lemon Garlic Shrimp over Cauliflower Mash
Twice-Cooked Zucchini Boats
I confess – I’ve been a little crazed with the zucchini this year. Not because I actually grew any – – I am a horrible gardener! I planted several zucchini plants, and didn’t grow a single squash. When people talk of how productive their plants are, and they “just don’t know what to do with… Continue reading Twice-Cooked Zucchini Boats
Paleo Magic Cookie Bars
Grain-free and “dairy-optional” Remember Magic Cookie Bars? Those gooey clusters of graham cracker crumbs covered with milk chocolate chips, nuts, sweet coconut flakes and drenched with sweetened condensed milk. Neither do I….ha! I’ve been in major denial of this particular obsession, but no longer. Today we have Paleo-friendly, Magic Cookie Bars with no grains, no… Continue reading Paleo Magic Cookie Bars
Apple Pecan Torte (grain free)
“An Old-Fashioned Dessert from Southern New Mexico” (source unknown) One day I received via the USPS a plain envelope with only a recipe card tucked inside – for Apple Pecan Torte. It came from our dear, sweet friend Malcolm….and he is indeed sweet, through and through. This man also possesses the biggest sweet tooth known… Continue reading Apple Pecan Torte (grain free)
Pork Roast with Apple and Bacon Stuffing
Modified from Food Network Recipe by Paula Deen Finally, the first day of fall! My favorite time of the year, but it’s hard to pick a single reason why I love fall so much. It’s not simply the demise of summer, with its heat, humidity, bugs and glaring, harsh sunlight. The cooler temperatures, beautiful colors… Continue reading Pork Roast with Apple and Bacon Stuffing
3-Cheese Crackers (grain-free)
Who doesn’t love snacking on cheesy crackers? It’s hard to stop eating these! I used a combination of cheddar, jack, and Parmesan cheeses, but I think you could substitute other cheeses as well for a different taste. Adding a little cayenne pepper gives them a little kick, and a sprinkle of coarse sea salt on… Continue reading 3-Cheese Crackers (grain-free)
Roasted Broccoli Cheddar Soup
This soup is really “Roasted Broccoli and Cauliflower with Cheddar and Jack Cheese”, but that title isn’t very catchy. Whatever you call it, it is hearty and delicious, and will warm up your belly on a chilly day. There’s no flour thickener in this soup! Hand-blending the roasted vegetables in the pan thickened the soup,… Continue reading Roasted Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Primal Sandwich Bread 2.0
Like a cat with a new (catnip) toy, I had to play around some with the new bread recipe. I wanted to stick with the quick microwave method, but wanted the bread to be a little larger in diameter and have more flavor. I think this modification to the original recipe accomplishes that…give it a… Continue reading Primal Sandwich Bread 2.0
Oh baby, it’s a sandwich!
A sandwich! Two slices of bread, with practically anything in the middle. The filling could be as elaborate as layers upon layers of sliced meats and roasted vegetables, smeared with relishes, jams, or spicy condiments…or as simple as a bit of nut butter and honey. However, if it doesn’t have bread on the outside, I… Continue reading Oh baby, it’s a sandwich!
Lemon Blueberry Cake (grain-free)
James surprised me the other day with a copy of Wheat Belly, which I had just added to my reading list. This book, written by a cardiologist , exposes the fallacies behind what we’ve been told for decades – that we should eat whole grains for better health. Dr. Davis postulates that not only is… Continue reading Lemon Blueberry Cake (grain-free)
Carrot Cake with Maple Cream Cheese Frosting
Original recipe – Gluten and Grain-Free, no refined sugars Be it a birthday celebration, or the end to a tough week, (or BOTH), we all need a treat now and then. This carrot cake did it for us – and without adding any grains! Truth be told, I was skeptical about how a cake would… Continue reading Carrot Cake with Maple Cream Cheese Frosting
Onion Strings (gluten-free)
Modified from The Pioneer Woman I have a confession to make – I completely suck at frying. One might wonder why I’m even allowed to reside in Georgia, since fried chicken is the most hallowed food around. Although several generations of my family were born in the southern part of the United States, including myself,… Continue reading Onion Strings (gluten-free)
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