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Make Your Own Salad Dressing

Posted on October 2, 2012 by Lanie Fioretti

  Author:  Angela Salad dressing, specifically vinaigrette, is really just a formula: 3 parts oil to 1 part acid to 1 part binder – Add together in a container with a lid (so you can shake and combine) and taste for the flavor components  Choose your oil: Olive oil, sesame oil, grape seed oil, flax…

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(Breakfast) Buckwheat Pancakes (Gluten Free)

Posted on October 1, 2012 by Lanie Fioretti

Another one of Kathy’s great gluten free recipes.  In this recipe, soaking makes the grain easier to digest and adds some fermentation, improving taste and adding friendly bacteria (like yogurt does). Just a short aside, since she introduced soaking.  To make any grain or bean more digestible, soak them.  For grains like oats and rice…

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Quick and Creamy Desserts

Posted on September 28, 2012 by Lanie Fioretti

These days it seems I like to feel there is something redeeming about any dessert that I eat.  It’s not that decadence doesn’t have it’s place, but on a daily basis, I prefer to break the lips to hips connection! One of my favorite things, when I make rice, is to take some of the…

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Pea Stew

Posted on September 27, 2012 by Lanie Fioretti

Still working my way into fall with some soups and stews. This one I served with popovers and salami chips. In Appetizer Ideas, I detailed how to make salami chips, click here to see it. To make the stew even more interesting, serve it with Moroccan Tomato Jam.  You knew I’d have to mention Tomato…

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Rustic Tomato Soup

Posted on September 25, 2012August 22, 2016 by Lanie Fioretti

PrintRustic Tomato Soup Total Time: 45 minutes Yield: Serves 4 Ingredients2 cups chunky tomato sauce* 2 cups chicken stock 4 basil leaves, torn into small pieces 1 tsp granulated garlic powder 1/4 tsp marjoram or herbes de provence 1/4 tsp smoked paprika (optional) 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional) 3/4 cup cream Salt and pepper…

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