There aren’t too many things I miss about being gluten-free, but I really miss veggie burgers. I used to eat my weight in Morningstar Farms, but everything they make has “vital wheat gluten” in it. I figured I’d just live …
dairy free
Turkey & Cabbage (Awesomeness)
(Disclaimer: I had trouble naming this dish, so AK helped out… :)) Hard economic times mean a lot of people have to cut their food budgets. Luckily, there are plenty of cheap, fresh ingredients that are filling and healthy, but …
Penny Pinching Tip #12: Edible Holiday Gifts
I’m spending the holidays with AK’s family, and I wanted to bring an inexpensive but unique gift with me as a token of my appreciation. After some thought [fine, about 2 minutes worth :)], I decided to do something edible.
Savory Rosemary & Sweet Onion Pumpkin Muffins
I’ve made umpteen batches of cranberry pumpkin muffins, but recently I was in the mood for a savory rather than sweet muffin.
Rosemary Infused Sweet Potato Soup
Folks, fall is here. Last week had many 50 degree days, and I craved hot, savory soup to warm me up (and make me hate the cold less :). I know in December I’ll be wishing for 50 degree weather. …
Penny Pinching Tip #11: Leftovers Make-Over
I hear it all the time that people don’t like to eat leftovers. They ate it the day before, they’re bored of it, they want something new. So the poor leftovers sit in the fridge until they are green and …
Ginger & Brown Sugar Glazed Walnuts
Ever since my sweet & smoky glazed almonds and smoky maple & brown sugar glazed walnuts, I’ve been contemplating a sweet and spicy glazed nut, and this time using walnuts. I’ve tried chili powder and pepper, but wanted something a …
Un-Granola Bars
I love granola bars, but sadly I can no longer eat oats, so I’ve been experimenting with un-granola bars–something that has the crunchy consistency of a granola bar, but nothing that will make me sick.
Date & Toasted Walnut Bites (Vegan)
I have a crazy sweet tooth (thanks, Mom). I try to assuage the sweet craving by eating raisins and other dried fruit, but sometimes I really want something sweet and rich. A friend of mine made date “candy” a few …
Garlic & Tarragon Pickled Beets
I used to hate beets. No joke, for years I refused to eat them. The funny thing is, my incredibly picky brother, Eytan, was the one who finally convinced me to try them pickled, and voila! Now I just can’t …