Bread-less Sandwiches

caprese sandwich: Mozzarella, asparagus, basil, and tomato, all in one stackable pile                                         Via daydreamkitchen.com

Some of the following examples look somewhat like sandwiches, others look more like the charming “stacks” found in gourmet cafes and restaurants, but all of these ideas look completely delicious…and creative!

BuzzFeed’s visually gorgeous article on 15 No-Bread Sandwiches says that “whether you’re gluten-free or Paleo — or maybe you just really hate bread — these are the Read more

Curried Chicken Salad

This recipe is my version of Coronation Chicken Salad, a posh, classically French chicken recipe that was created to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation in 1953.


Curried Chicken Salad

2 cups pasture-raised cooked chicken breast meat, cut into half-inch cubes
1 stalk of celery, diced
1 green onion, diced or some chopped cilantro
1/3 cup chopped dried apricots or golden … Read more

Chia Blueberry Smoothie

I have several health conscious friends who had been trying to get me to add chia seeds to my diet for months. In an effort to stop their nagging (!), I finally broke down and bought some, then promptly forgot all about them. (Hopeless, I know.)

Finally, there was an evening when I was over-tired from a long, complex business … Read more

Christmas Morning Strata

I began making strata for Christmas morning breakfasts during the years I had a house full of visiting family. It’s prepped the night before, and then popped in the oven first thing in the morning. An hour later—after presents have been opened—breakfast is ready to serve. It’s these types of recipes that make life easier during holidays!

Christmas Morning StrataRead more

Gougères

Festive, tasty, easy, and utterly addictive, gougères also adapt themselves to interpretation: stock can be exchanged for water, and tiny amounts of fresh herbs add a bite of flavor. On the other hand, this pâte à choux can go in a sweet direction with the addition of some coconut sugar or a few drops of liquid stevia glycerite. (Be still … Read more