Roasted beets add a sweet earthiness to tasty salads. Serve this dish as a side to grilled steak or chicken or as a hearty lunch by itself. This hearty vegetable and fruit salad makes a great side dish to a main meat course when you’re not preparing other sides. Or, simply add some crusty bread…
Like eating a cup of cappuccino! Espresso, chocolate nut biscotti are made for dunking & sharing. A perfect hostess gift. A winning combination of flavors. If you like to indulge with a chocolate treat, this biscotti will become one of your favorites. Easy to make, the chocolate, coffee and nuts are nestled in a crispy,…
Best ever, easy-to-make, savory biscotti. Perfect for appetizers, parties, snacks, picnics or tailgating. Makes cheese, meats, and spreads taste better. Bake a batch of Parmesan Black-Pepper Biscotti that will dazzle guests, enhance appetizers, and liven up cheeses and spreads; one whiff of these savory cookies will make your mouth water. Just enough spice from the…
Low carb finger-food appetizers start with the simple Belgian endive. A must-have recipe for fresh & healthy gourmet appetizers. Get creative with fillings. Looking for a delicious, gourmet appetizer recipe that’s low carb, tasty and makes an elegant presentation? Start with Belgian endives and fill them with a variety of healthy food combinations. Shaped like…
We know iron is important, but do you know the best dietary sources? Read on to help plan a diet for iron deficiency. Iron is an essential mineral in the human diet. It is the basic building block of hemoglobin, the portion of our red blood cells that carry oxygen throughout the body. Where do…
Chicken soup is like no other. If you can boil water, and enjoy chicken, this wonderful broth is yours. It was in my teens that I decided not to replicate my mother’s cooking. For one thing I had no knowledge of cooking and found it a mundane process of constantly thinking what to make. The…
For adventurous bakers who would like a fun Christmas baking time and a great Christmas decoration, try this recipe for a gluten free gingerbread house. Building a gingerbread house is a Christmas tradition in many households. Try this recipe for building a good gingerbread house from scratch. This recipe not only makes an attractive gingerbread…
For aspiring bakers who like to experiment and anyone with a sweet tooth, these home baking ideas make delicious desserts and sweets for Christmas. Christmas and Thanksgiving are two favourite times of the year for baking and good desserts. Apple pie, pumpkin pie and shortbread cookies may be holiday favourites, but these suggested recipes for…
These gluten free shortbread cookies are for bakers who like to experiment – fun to bake and results in a good gluten free Christmas treat. It is a baker’s delight at Christmastime with all the good desserts to be made and enjoyed. For a baker who does not mind getting his or her hands dirty,…
If you have celiac disease, it is important to stay on a gluten free diet to be healthy. Try these tips for eating and baking gluten free at Christmastime. With all the festive foods and baked goods, some people may find it difficult to stay true to a gluten free diet during the Christmas season….