This looks like a laborious fancy meal, but it’s really quick. The secret is you’re not really making complex “meatballs”, you’re really making meat “chunks”. And of course, gnocchi is a little more unusual potato-based delicate pasta that tastes delicious.
Ingredients:
1 lb gnocchi (check to make sure it’s dairy-free. some are, some aren’t)
1/2 lb ground meat [...]
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Let me outline a few things for you:
I love mint chocolate chip ice cream.
I can’t eat dairy products. (I am lactose-intolerant and allergic to casein — the milk protein.)
Soy ice creams are pretty tasty, but I try not to eat too much soy because it’s hard for me to digest.
Rice milk ice creams are okay, [...]
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I am now a proud owner of a puppy: a 10 month old Yellow Lab (yeay!). Since I care so much about food, I figure my pooch must too. We started out feeding her some regular dry kibble. Then after a little research and reading, I decided I’d start mixing in some fresh [...]
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When he’s away I like to make dinners that he doesn’t care for. I say “doesn’t care for” because, really, he’ll eat anything I make. But fish is not high on his favorite foods list.
This is one of my favorites and is totally easy! I marinate the salmon in:
• soy sauce
• rice wine vinegar
• garlic
• [...]
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This recipe brings new life to potato salad, and it’s prettier too!
Ingredients:
white potatoes (1 large)
sweet potatoes (1 medium-large)
hard boiled eggs (2-3)
mayo (2-3 tbs) — I use Hain’s Safflower mayo, which is dairy-free.
brown mustard (1 tbs)
fresh chives (1 tbs)
fresh parsley (1 tbs)
capers (1 tbs)
Directions:
Peel potatoes. Cover with water, boil and cook until soft.
Drain and set aside [...]
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It will be hard for your dairy + wheat loving friends to believe these yummy cookies are dairy-free, wheat-free and reduced fat. So there is no need to tell — unless they say they’re on a diet, then you can use those words to talk them into eating one (tee hee).
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups sifted spelt [...]
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So you’re probably firing up the grill a lot this summer. While you’re cooking your main dish, I recommend giving any extra space on the grill to a tasty potato. It’s easy, and it’s tastier than baked because the flavor is cooked in. (And way healthier than the potato chips or french fries you might [...]
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Grilled halibut topped with homemade herb vinaigrette
Herb Vinaigrette:
Combine these ingredients and mix thoroughly. The vinaigrette will keep for a week in the refrigerator. In addition to serving with grilled halibut, you can also use the vinaigrette on salads, steamed vegetables, or as a dipping oil for fresh bread.
2/3 cup olive oil (use the best [...]
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I am a huge coleslaw fan. But I like my coleslaw light and fresh, not drowning with creamy mayo. I like to taste the vegetables. And I like colorful food, like pale green set off by bright orange carrots, and dark green parsley. Plus, coleslaw is great because it’s base is the anti-cancer cruciferous vegetable [...]
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One of our favorite summer time entrees is this Ginger Tamari Salmon poached in a foil packet on the grill. The foil keeps all the flavors. We were lucky to learn about this recipe from our friend Earth in Boulder.
Preparation is very easy!
Ingredients:
salmon (either fresh or previously frozen)
tamari
ginger root
Preparation:
Put your salmon filets on a [...]
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