The basics. You gotta have fresh pumpkin pie spice blend. Yes, you can go buy it. In a jar. But ask yourself...has it been there since LAST October? Yes, most likely. If you have a well stocked spice rack, you can whip this up in minutes. Now, imagine this blend in a fancy-pants spice shaker, for dusting… Continue reading Pumpkin Spice Season: Pumpkin Spice Blend
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Oat & Flax Pancakes with Maple Rhubarb Sauce
This came out of our garden winding down towards fall. Slowly, one by one, the plants are being laid to rest and I am tidying up everything. My rhubarb has astounded me. I planted 6 new plants in late spring, and I had read up that one shouldn't harvest it first year. Well...I have harvested… Continue reading Oat & Flax Pancakes with Maple Rhubarb Sauce
The Gluten-Free Quintessential Quinoa Cookbook: Broccoli Quinoa Casserole
Gluten-free? Plant-based friendly (with options to make vegan or swap in dairy)? Even a vegan-friendly baked bread? I really enjoyed the options to make a dish vegetarian or vegan - but always being gluten-free. The cream of celery soup used in this recipe is delicious on its own, and would make a wonderful substitute in… Continue reading The Gluten-Free Quintessential Quinoa Cookbook: Broccoli Quinoa Casserole
Prevention RD’s Light Fettuccine Alfredo
The first thing I liked in Prevention RD's Everyday Healthy Cooking: 100 Light and Delicious Recipes to Promote Energy, Weight Loss, and Well-Being was the icons. Little color buttons that tell you what the recipe features, be it vegetarian, gluten-free, vegan, quick and so on. When flipping through the sections, you can quickly find what… Continue reading Prevention RD’s Light Fettuccine Alfredo