Skillet Mac n’ Cheese with Broccoli, Mushrooms and Crispy Prosciutto
This is a great comfort food recipe. I added crispy prosciutto, but leave it out for a fab vegetarian dish. Next time, I might add spinach as well. Adapted from New York Times recipe by Tara Parker-Pope I used a [...]
Chickpea Pancakes
Vegan, gluten-free, grain-free, nut-free, oil-free, refined sugar-free, soy-free, served with avocado crema and chopped cilantro. Adapted From: Oh She Glows Yield: One Large or two smaller pancakes Ingredients: •1 green onion, finely chopped (about 1/4 cup) •1/4 cup finely chopped [...]
Indian Chicken Curry (Murgh Kari)
It took some time, but this turned out so well and I had fun making it! Adapted from Allrecipes Serves 4 Package of eight chicken breast tenders, whole or cut into cubes 2 teaspoons salt, divided 1 tablespoon coconut oil [...]
Zucchini Fritters with Avocado Crema
As I usually do, I combined a number of recipes I found on the internet into this one. Loved making these fritters, and the avocado crema is something I will be use again on a variety of dishes! 2 large [...]
Dave Towle Podcast: Inspired by Cycling, Writing, Music and Travel
It was so fun to catch up with my friend, Dave Towle, amazing cycling announcer, and chat with him for his podcast. Just click on the link below to listen. We reviewed the history and success of The Amgen Tour [...]
Dutch Baby with Strawberries, Blueberries and Toasted Almonds
What fun this was to make for breakfast! I used this Cooking Light recipe, link below. http://www.cookinglight.com/recipes/dutch-baby-strawberries-pistachios-0 I just made a few small changes. I added blueberries and substituted toasted sliced almonds for the pistachios and gluten-free flour for [...]
South of France wine cruise–history, wine and great food
Not so long ago, Roy and I did a wine cruise through Southern France with our friends Jackie and James from London. We had such a good time and saw amazing scenery and history. We visited Avignon, Viviers, Arles, Beaune, [...]
Fire-Roasted Blender Salsa
I adapted this recipe from Food Network and made it for the Super Bowl. Really easy and tasty! Ingredients 1/2 cup packed fresh cilantro (leaves and thin stems only) One 15-ounce can fire-roasted diced tomatoes 4 cloves garlic 1 jalapeno, [...]
Who’s your favorite fictional couple and why?
I answered this on my Goodreads Authors page. That's a tough one, as two couples come to mind. Jane Eyre and Edward Rochester were such compelling characters. I actually acted in the play in high school when I was fourteen--I [...]
Gluten-Free Gnocchi
I never made gnocchi before, and I started with a gluten-free recipe. It was fun to make and tasted really good! Serves: 4 INGREDIENTS •1 cup ricotta cheese (I used part-skim) •1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (additional for garnish) •3/4 [...]
Parmesan Chicken Cutlets
No exactly low-fat, but delicious. It's a new recipe in my meal rotation! Makes 2 servings INGREDIENTS •1/2 cup all-purpose flour (I used gluten-free) •1 large eggs •3/4 cups panko breadcrumbs (I used gluten-free) •1/4 cup grated Parmesan •1 tablespoon [...]
Gluten-Free Blood Orange Cranberry Oat Cookies
I picked up some blood oranges from the farmer's market and adapted a recipe that called for regular oranges. These cookies have less fat and sugar as well. Adapted from Renee - Kudos Kitchen Makes: About two dozen Ingredients •3/4-1 [...]
Roasted Cauliflower with Capers, Lemon and Almonds
Ingredients 1 small head cauliflower, cut into medium-size florets 3-4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons drained capers Salt and freshly ground black pepper 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced Zest and juice of 1/2 lemon 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes [...]
Gluten-Free Popovers
Or Yorkshire Pudding, as my husband said! Tasted so great fresh from the oven with butter, melting inside. Makes four large or six medium to small Ingredients 1/2 cup plus 2 Tablespoons all-purpose gluten-free baking flour (King Arthur or Bob’s [...]
Dreams: Not Only For The Young
Thanks to Books By Women for Publishing my essay. http://booksbywomen.org/dreams-not-only-for-the-young-by-phyllis-piano/