Roasted Turkey with Apple Pomegranate Glaze

Posted by on Nov 27, 2013 in Christmas, Fall, Holiday, Main Dishes, Seasonal, Thanksgiving | 0 comments

Roasted Turkey with Apple Pomegranate Glaze

Our fruit-based basting glaze recipe, with a touch of Jack Daniels Whiskey, gives this gluten-free Thanksgiving turkey a golden skin and moist meat. The aromas of the herbs, apples, and pomegranate waft through the air and will make your guests anxious for the dinner bell.

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Thanksgiving Bread Stuffing Cups

Posted by on Nov 26, 2013 in Christmas, Holiday, Side Dishes, Thanksgiving | 0 comments

Cups

The debate is long lived. Some say stuffing is different from dressing, some argue they’re the same thing. I don’t really think about it much and love them both, and to me Thanksgiving “isn’t” without this side dish. I’ve put a spin on it this year, making stuffing cups instead of putting it into the turkey … with great results!

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Chocolate Ganache Pumpkin Pie

Posted by on Nov 26, 2013 in Christmas, Desserts, Fall, Holiday, Pies, Seasonal, Thanksgiving | 0 comments

Gluten Free Dairy Free Chocolate Ganache Pumpkin Pie

I’ve put a little “black tie” action on our pumpkin pie by adding a layer of rich dark chocolate ganache between a ginger graham cracker crust and creamy, dairy-free pumpkin filling. Oh yeah! All done with the intent of having even more tasty pie options – especially at Thanksgiving and the holidays.

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15 Minute Ginger Graham Cracker Crust

Posted by on Nov 25, 2013 in Christmas, Desserts, Holiday, Pies, Recipes, Thanksgiving | 0 comments

Ginger Graham Cracker Crust

I rely on this crumb-style crust when I want big flavors and don’t have time to fuss. Ready to fill in just 15 minutes with no-bake fillings or fillings requiring baking of your choice. I especially like it for the holidays for pudding pies and my favorite pumpkin pie recipes.

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Gluten-free, Dairy-free Baileys Irish Cream Copycat Recipe

Posted by on Nov 20, 2013 in Brunch Foods, Christmas, Drinks, Holiday, Thanksgiving | 7 comments

Gluten-free Dairy-free Baileys Irish Cream Copycat Recipe

Gluten-free Dairy-free Baileys Irish Cream Copycat Recipe … Raise your glass and toast to a creamy, non-dairy, alcoholic beverage that offers the flavors of coffee, whiskey, a hint of chocolate, and cream. A deliciously good substitute!

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Rosemary Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Posted by on Nov 19, 2013 in Christmas, Holiday, Side Dishes, Thanksgiving | 4 comments

Gluten-free Dairy-free Rosemary Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Mashed potatoes are a staple side dish in many homes and a must for a complete Thanksgiving dinner. Seasoned with bold yet sweet garlic that’s been oven roasted to mellow it’s harshness, then paired with an herby “perfumed” essence of freshly chopped rosemary, these potatoes …

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Healthy Gluten-free Holiday Noshing Class

Posted by on Nov 18, 2013 in Events, Newsy | 0 comments

Roasted Turkey Bathed in Apricot Cherry Amaretto Glaze

Holidays can seem daunting when you’re living, or particularly new to, a gluten-free lifestyle – but they don’t have to be. I’ll be teaching a class at my local natural foods market to help make your gluten-free and dairy-free holiday cooking and entertaining stress free.

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Apple Celery Lime Ginger Juice

Posted by on Nov 16, 2013 in Breakfast, Drinks, Juicing, Recipes | 2 comments

Apple Celery Lime Ginger Juice (AKA Pucker Power Juice)

So many nutritional benefits in this juice recipe. Using my Hurom Slow Juicer, the bold pucker power flavors from combining apples, celery, limes and ginger make it say, “Wake up and start your healthy day”!

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Autumn Harvest Chicken Marinade and Gravy Base

Posted by on Nov 15, 2013 in Main Dishes, Recipes, Sauces | 0 comments

It is so easy to boost the flavors of your meats before you cook them simply by letting them bathe in a marinade. Marinades can create a flavor profile for your meal, and they help to tenderize the meat for a melt-in-your-mouth texture. This combination of herbs, spices, oil, and port bring the flavors of autumn fully front – a perfect palate pleaser for Thanksgiving and throughout the holiday season.

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Homemade Herb Seasoned Croutons

Posted by on Nov 14, 2013 in Breads, Christmas, Holiday, Side Dishes, Thanksgiving | 0 comments

Homemade Gluten-free Dairy-free Herb Seasoned Croutons

These croutons are so easy to make and they deliver BIG on flavor. Depending on whether you cut the bread into small or large cubes, you can create hard and crunchy little salad croutons, large bite-size croutons with a crispy crust and a tender center that look beautiful floating on a bowl of soup, or perfectly-sized and seasoned croutons for bread stuffing in your favorite holiday turkey.

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Homemade Gluten-free, Dairy-Free, Yeast-Free White Sandwich Bread

Posted by on Nov 13, 2013 in Breads | 0 comments

Homemade Gluten-free Dairy-free White Sandwich Bread

This recipe produces a tender soy-free, yeast-free white bread that is perfect for sandwiches, croutons, bread crumbs, even French toast. It has a mild flavor, making it a perfect platform for any seasoning with which you wish to embellish it.

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Attending the FARE Walk in Las Vegas

Posted by on Nov 4, 2013 in Events, Newsy | 0 comments

Have you heard of, or ever participated in, a FARE Walk? By attending the FARE Walk in Las Vegas, my knowledge and understanding of the seriousness of food allergies was heightened. Food Allergy Research and Education (FARE) is a non-profit organization raises money for research and eduction for food allergy awareness and in search of a cure. 15 million Americans have food allergies, including 1 in 13 children.

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