We love the bright flavor profiles in this pretty salad. Kale, carrots, and mint are thriving in gardens, so the recipe is a great reason to go out and harvest or visit a local farm stand. Serve it with tomatoes a la Caprese and cheesy gluten free scones for a perfect al fresco luncheon with friends or family. … Continue reading
We went to Green Spark Farm in Cape Elizabeth on the hunt for organic pumpkins to continue our gastronomic celebration of fall in general and October in particular. They had beautiful examples of a variety of squashes. One of the tastiest is their Golden Acorns: sweet, smooth flesh, perfect for roasting. Even though pumpkin is … Continue reading
A collection of sandwich ideas inspired by the 50 United States is brilliant! The author has almost competed an illustrated state by state list. Don’t want to step on toes, but it since Maine is missing this seems like the perfect time to share our recipe for lobster rolls. The least expensive way to enjoy this traditional … Continue reading
This excellent salad featuring avocado and made with fresh lettuces and herbs is a complement to any meal. As noted in the cookbook from which I adapted it, the secret to a truly fine salad is crisp cold greens. Chilling it and the dressing in the salad bowl 2-3 hours before serving insures that it … Continue reading
BLT Salad is the most requested summer-pot-luck dish we make. It debuted at a party 20 years ago and quickly snuck past-season, appearing on countless Soccer, Hockey, and Lacrosse pre-game team dinner tables, at family reunions, onto December Party sideboards, Valentines Day Celebration tables, spring picnic blankets, and back around to lazy summer dinners when … Continue reading
This has been a summer staple since we had it at Cheryl and Norine’s Cafe Always in the 1980’s. The spectrum of colors and flavors is always welcome on a plate, so when fresh organic corn on the cob finally appeared at the market, we knew what to do with it. Continue reading
One of the best things about curry dishes is the toppings. I’ve suggested some of our favorites – add to, or amend the list. Curried Quinoa Salad makes a delicious summer lunch or dinner. If the evening’s not too hot, you might even consider frying up some Papadam, a traditional gluten free cracker bread, to … Continue reading
Gluten Free Gus 