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Browned Butter Sweet Potatoes with Sage

November 5, 2019 by Cynthia 23 Comments

These Browned butter sweet potatoes with sage is an easy Thanksgiving side dish recipe, but it’s delicious to eat any time of the year. I came pretty late to the sweet potato party.

Gluten Free Almond Pound Cake

October 26, 2019 by Cynthia 1 Comment

This moist and rich gluten free almond pound cake is delicious on its own or as a base for trifle or shortcake.

Cranberry Walnut Chicken Salad With Fresh Rosemary

October 12, 2019 by Cynthia 17 Comments

Cranberry walnut chicken salad with fresh rosemary, is a delicious and light lunch or dinner. Chunks of breast meat are tossed with plump, dried cranberries, tart and crunchy Granny Smith apples, walnuts, and fresh rosemary. If you like chicken salad, you’ll love this one! I love chicken salad. You can tell by the number of…

Roasted Garlic Brussels Sprouts With Red Pepper And Parmesan Cheese

October 6, 2019 by Cynthia 12 Comments

These Roasted Garlic Brussels Sprouts with Red Pepper and Parmesan Cheese will convert even a die-hard Brussels Sprouts hater! I know, because I used to be the girl who’d hide her Brussels Sprouts under her napkin…and not just when I was 8. I’ve searched for many recipes to make Brussels Sprouts taste better than they…

A Slow-Food Dining Experience in Emilia-Romagna

September 28, 2019 by Cynthia 8 Comments

There are just a handful of meals in my life-time that stand out as truly phenomenal. This Michelin star, slow food dining experience in Emilia-Romagna is one of them. In my last post about Antica Corte Pallavicina, I wrote about this relais in the heart of Emilia-Romagna, which specializes in understated elegance and world-class culatello….

Pumpkin Cranberry Walnut Bread

September 24, 2019 by Cynthia 12 Comments

Pumpkin Cranberry Walnut Bread is moist and tender, with a hint of autumn spices. The Pumpkin Cranberry Walnut Bread recipe comes in just a minute. But first, a story about my pumpkin tree.The pumpkin tree I am pretty proud of my garden, so when our neighbors, Kishwar and Saeed moved in next door in 2004,…

Low-Carb Creamed Spinach

September 15, 2019 by Cynthia Leave a Comment

This low-carb and gluten free version of Lawry’s classic creamed spinach is ready in under 20 minutes. It’s a great addition to your holiday menu!

Spicy Low-Carb Buffalo Hot Chicken Wings

September 7, 2019 by Cynthia 13 Comments

I don’t know about you, but Spicy Low-carb Buffalo Hot Chicken Wings are a “must-have” in our house during football season! Football season is back in full-swing!

Low-Carb Hatch Chile Cheddar Egg Bites

August 25, 2019 by Cynthia 23 Comments

These Low-carb Hatch Chile Cheddar Egg Bites make the perfect, high protein gluten-free breakfast! School is back in full-swing for me. No matter how hard we try, it seems as though the morning is always a bit rushed for us. Occasionally my husband will get up extra early and cook some bacon and scrambled eggs….

Peruvian Garlic-Lime Roasted Chicken

August 6, 2019 by Cynthia 20 Comments

Peruvian garlic-lime roasted chicken is a flavor-packed meal that is easy to make, working equally well in leftover meals. I’ve always wanted to roast a chicken on top of a beer can. Especially since I don’t own a vertical roaster.