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Cilantro-Walnut Pesto: A Healthy Condiment Recipe (gluten-free, vegan)

This vegan cilantro pesto with walnuts is not only delicious, but also gluten free. Yesterday I found myself with some cilantro on-hand that pretty much needed to be used pronto. I didn't have anything in particular in mind for it, but wasn't about to let it get funky on me. I fuddled around on the web for a bit, and came across a recipe for Cilantro-Walnut Pesto on the Cooking Light website. I had plenty of shelled walnuts and most of the other ingredients necessary. It seemed worth Continue Reading

Roasted Potato Salad with Dijon and Goat Cheese Dressing

This Roasted Potato Salad is hands down one of my very favorite ways to make potatoes and many readers have had great success with it as well. The crispy roasted potatoes are topped with a whole grain dijon dressing and fresh goat cheese while still hot out of the oven. These potatoes are so yummy, you may want them as an appetizer rather than a side dish, so they don't outshine your main course. This Roasted Potato Salad with Dijon and Goat Cheese Dressing is made with my daughter's Continue Reading

Creamy Chicken Quinoa "Risotto" with Sweet Peppers & Mushrooms

This Creamy Chicken Quinoa "Risotto" with Sweet Peppers and Mushrooms is a little richer than most of the quinoa recipes I make, but the cream and cheese were kept to just what seemed to be necessary. No need to turn the dish into a complete "fat fest". The photos I've shared here are actually of a batch of quinoa risotto which was made the prior evening. You see, as the pot was simmering, soon to be plated, big black storm clouds rolled in making the light of early evening fade to near Continue Reading

Chicken Foil Packets with Cauliflower Rice

These low carb chicken foil packets with cauliflower rice, tomatoes, capers and lemon are great on the grill or baked in the oven. A simple nutritious chicken dinner in minutes with easy clean up thanks to the aluminum foil. Just 6 net carbs per serving. After being so very very good for the first few months of the year, sloth and snacking over the past few have cause me to "rediscover" a few pounds. Thus, I'm currently working on getting them back off and hopefully a few more along with Continue Reading

Eat Your Ferns

Fiddlehead Fern Saute : An Easy Fiddleheads Recipe Those of you familiar with eating fiddleheads, were completely unphased by the title of this post. The uninitiated among you, most likely said "Huh, what the heck weird stuff is she trying to convince me to eat now". The weird stuff is Fiddlehead fern fronds. Trust me they are not really all that strange, and have been popular culinary fare for centuries in Asia and the Northern regions of France. Here in New England they are an old Yankee Continue Reading

Thai Peanut Sauce and Dressing

Homemade peanut sauce is delicious and easy to make with my quick recipe. This Thai peanut sauce recipe creates a spicy and flavorful dressing, marinade or dipping sauce. Peanut Sauce This easy peanut sauce is a favorite condiment of mine, and I especially like it with Thai flair. The sauce is fabulous for marinating meats and vegetables for grilling, drizzling on salads or noodles and as a dipping sauce for spring rolls and other appetizers. How to Make Thai Peanut Sauce The condiment Continue Reading