Category Archives: gluten free
Strawberry-Apple Smoothie
And, to add to last week’s smoothie, here’s a classic. This one has been my standard for ten years or so. It’s the perfect crisp, sweet treat on a hot day. (Not that we’ve had any of those recently!) One … Continue reading
Mango-Peach Smoothie
It’s unseasonably cold here in New York, but my tastebuds don’t seem to care. They’re hungering for lighter, springier fare. So following my run yesterday, I satisfied them with a smoothie to end all smoothies. I usually go in for … Continue reading
Sour Cream and Chive Smashed Potatoes
This Thanksgiving, every table will have mashed potatoes. And there’s nothing wrong with that. Truly; I love me some mashed potatoes. But are we just like everybody else? Are we ho-hum, same old dish as everyone else? No, we are … Continue reading
Cranberry Sauce
As a foodie, Thanksgiving holds a special place in my heart. Fall foods, in general, are my favorite kinds: the warm spices, the comforting dishes, pumpkins and cranberries and soups. Yep, fall foods are the highlight of my year, and … Continue reading
Grilled Pears with Walnut Cream Cheese
Cooler weather always makes me crave comfort food. I love sweet and warm fall foods that make you feel like you’ve just bundled up in flannel pajamas. And if that food also happens to be good for you? Well, what’s … Continue reading
Quinoa and Lentil Stew
Weather’s turned, and I’m down with a cold. Like half of New York, it seems. But that’s ok; I’ve got a warm, healthy and delicious stew to get me through it. Don’t let the pictures fool you: this stew is … Continue reading
Coconut Milk Rice Pudding
I know, I know. Slap me on the wrist; I have been a bad blogger. Between work and school and more work (I have two jobs, one in research and the other as a personal trainer), I’ve been doing 14-hour … Continue reading
Salsa Verde
This recipe is a little late, but there’s a good reason for it. I actually made this batch of salsa verde on the 11th, over a week ago, for the Big Game. That is, the game when my beloved … Continue reading
Cucumber and Cream Cheese Cole Slaw
I’ve had a very busy couple of weeks: the day after Labor Day, I started both my new job and a new semester. Needless to say, the past thirteen days have been a crazy whirlwind of running around. So it’s … Continue reading
S’mores Truffles
Ok, I know I promised to put away the junk food as my training kicks up a notch, but really, how could I not finish perfecting the truffles I’ve been working on all summer? How could I leave you without … Continue reading