“(Whoops) we did it again!” Brittany Spears’ anthem, kept thumping in my head as I thought about a tag-line for the pizza we made with the second half of (yesterday’s) Chebe dough. Except in my mind the verse started: “YES – we did it again! The dough needed a little tweaking, the toppings were different, … Continue reading
Pizza on the grill is the best: delicious, easy, fast…. You’ll need a pizza stone and wooden paddle, both worth the investment since this is an act you’ll repeat often with increasing confidence and creativity. One doesn’t even really need a grill, although it creates a “wood fired” oven environment, and so texture and taste. … Continue reading
Grilled Brie, Arugula, Almond Butter and Fig Jam Sandwich This is such a special flavor combination that the same ingredients have found their way into pinwheel wrap hors d’oeuvres, savory tortes, and mini tarts, but my favorite incarnation remains the grilled sandwich. Another reason to bake some fresh GF Bread (or grab Udi’s or a loaf … Continue reading
Number 1: Risotto is almost always gluten free. Number 2: The flavors and colors of this dish are a celebration of spring! Number 3: Risotto is comfort food. So, this was the perfect entree for our book group gathering on an unreasonably chilly evening in mid-April. (The Dinner by Herman Koch generated spirited conversation!) Hopefully you can … Continue reading
Two of my favorite things to cook with are lemon grass and Garam Masala, a blend of spices similar to curry, but with a sweeter, often milder aroma and taste: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Garam_masala . Fresh lemon grass has a wonderful scent that explodes when the stalk is pounded prior to using, imbuing a dish with a subtle citrus flavor. Continue reading
We received a beautiful manual pasta maker as a wedding gift. Never used it. After Gus was diagnosed with Celiac Disease I purchased a fancy automated pasta maker, dedicating it exclusively to GF pasta dough. Used it once. Neither made the move when we downsized. In fact both were given away before downsizing was a … Continue reading
Gluten Free Gus 