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Simple Week Night Tomato Soup

May 27, 2010
tomato soup

I made this simple tomato soup tonight in about three minutes, it was amazingly easy! This soup doesn’t need any thickeners at all so it’s naturally gluten free and low carb. Tips for making Tomato Soup Dressing up this soup for guests is easy – just add toppings! Some chopped basil, homemade croutons and parmesan [...]

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Lamb Stew in May? Sure, why not?

May 17, 2010

The weather is starting to get warmer, but for some reason I’m still wanting stew. I will make a small stew and then eat for lunches, but never dinner now, which I seem to need lighter fare lately. I used some lamb shoulder steak for this Nourishing Traditions recipe and it was delicious! Love it [...]

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No-Tomato Spaghetti Sauce

April 24, 2010
no tomato spaghetti sauce

I love this sauce, it is so easy, it’s tasty, and it’s satisfying. I like tomatoes, but sometimes variety is good. I will eat this sauce over rice noodles, rice, or even mashed or baked potatoes. It’s not fancy, but one of those easy meals that you can make on a weeknight when you haven’t [...]

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Roman Lentil (or Curry) Soup

April 20, 2010
curried lentil soup

Nothing says ‘home cooked food’ like lentils. Just to be able to come home and heat up a previously cooked meal of lentil soup and perhaps some soaked brown rice is very nourishing. Speaking of nourishing, this recipe from Nourishing Traditions is a basic recipe but has the surprising addition of lemon juice or whey, [...]

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Pickled Ginger

April 12, 2010
ginger

I love all things sushi and this simple recipe for pickled ginger goes with everything. I went to the Asian market and bought ginger when it was on sale for 60 cents a pound (from Hawaii) and made this. You can also use the ginger fermenting ‘juice’ if you make ginger carrots (replacing the ginger [...]

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Chicken Rice Soup

March 31, 2010
chicken rice soup

Another very simple, quick, inexpensive and delicious soup. I even made this in my hotel room on a business trip! This is an extreme kid-friendly soup that is also gluten free and can be easily adapted to even lower carb.

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Take the "Mayo Plunge" with me

March 12, 2010
mayonnaise

Mayonnaise has been the bane of my NT existence… but I think I’m ready… will you take “The Mayo Plunge” with me?

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Mayonnaise Recipe

March 12, 2010
mayonnaise

Mayo was the failed recipe… but not today! Use a hand immersion blender for quick and easy mayo.

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Gluten Free Almond Cookies are so good!

March 7, 2010
gluten free almond cookies

Flourless Almond Cookies are gluten free, and surprisingly tasty and filling. Perfect afternoon snack with a glass of fresh milk or a cup of tea.

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Green Beans with Bacon and Caramelized Onions

February 10, 2010
green beans

I love green beans, what better way to eat them than with caramelized onions and bacon? Even my child who doesn’t like onions will eat this dish! And it’s easy enough for a week night, but fancy enough for a holiday.

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