Holiday spirits will certainly get you in the spirit—unless you sip something that makes you sick. Many people can go with the flow and imbibe their holiday cocktails without worry, but for those of us with celiac, gluten sensitivity, food allergies, or even those of us watching our weight, it can be very challenging. But… Read More
This chicken is truly the BEST chicken recipe ever! I love making this dish for all my good friends that visit. The number one reason is because it’s so simple. I know it like the back of my hand so I can focus on THEM. The second reason it’s special is because it’s a comfort meal.… Read More
The tree is up and the lights are on and shining bright. The star is on top and my holiday spirits lifted. Now bring on the cheer! Honestly every day is Christmas to me: joy, peace, love, hope, serenity, humility, kindness, benevolence, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion, and faith—and these next two weeks are all about… Read More
I pulled out an old standby Crab Cakes recipe and tried two new types of wine last week. The old with the new; all taste tested and passed with flying colors! I painted my own gluten-free spin on an Old Bay classic and made these Crab Cake Stuffed Portobellos by adding chopped sweet onions and… Read More
Mellow. Chill. Easy Like Sunday Morning. Calm. Zen. It’s well established that I love the peaceful, light and simple. And I love food. Getting dressed up for a special dinner is incredibly lovely—and I can transform easily—but my comfort level is somewhere between margaritas, tacos and a BIG bowl of soup. I prefer an outdoor… Read More
Asking if someone has allergies or preferences when you’re planning a dinner or party is a newish thing for me. I never thought about it until I was diagnosed with Celiac and I never ever expect anyone to ask me. I’m here for the company! It really hit me to ask this question after I… Read More
Sunday night we had an impromptu dinner with Steve, Asa, and Zac—fellow “Denters” on a mission and heading to an event on Monday in the Keys. It was a complete surprise. They texted Mark and I to let us know they were at the Ft. Lauderdale airport, and luckily we had some edamame, ribeyes and… Read More
We had a Grateful Dinner this weekend for our friends Bill and Spencer. We had no way to express our gratitude for all the things we wanted to thank Bill for—and we certainly couldn’t find enough words—so we expressed our appreciation with dinner! Boy, was this a long time coming. It was a special night.… Read More
This Chicken and Veggie dinner is enticing for a night when you want to be outside and the fading summer sun is just what you’re looking for. Perfect for a dinner on the porch—with the warm wind gently blowing, peaceful and calm. You’ll win everyone’s love with this simple, healthy, gluten free meal. It’s great… Read More
One 5 lb bag of Mussels One bottle of Pinot Grigio 8 garlic cloves 2 tbsp olive oil 2 basil leaves ½ cup shaved aged Asiago cheese A generous sprinkle of both parsley & oregano 1. First, clean the mussels in cold fresh water to remove any sand and grit before steaming them. Discard… Read More