Category Archives: Gluten & Lactose Free

I’ve been trying to cut back on dairy (I think cow’s milk products and I may have to part ways) and to some extent that has been harder than going gluten free.  I love cheese and there is no substitute for delicious Parrano or Fresh Parmesan. Sigh. I’m not giving up on dairy right completely, Continue Reading

I’m officially proclaiming these cookies… healthy! They don’t have any butter, oil or flour – but don’t worry, they taste decadent anyway.  Both the “flour” and the fat in these cookies come from almonds (hence the title), which are full of nutrients like calcium, vitamin E and healthy fats.  I was inspired to make my Continue Reading

When I was home for Christmas my older brother (pictured below), who also loves to cook, made these spring rolls for my mom’s annual Christmas Eve party.  I really love this style of unfried spring roll, it makes me feel healthy and is surprisingly filling.  In my past life, I had been known to order a Continue Reading

I remember when cooking fish at home seemed like a scary adventure above my skill set, but I’m glad I took the risk and started learning how to make it myself.  The only real challenge I’ve ever had with cooking fish is managing my own clumsiness.  I remember after one stressful week I was making Continue Reading

  The idea for this recipe came to me after trying to find suppers that were gluten and lactose free. The meatballs were a natural choice to try because they have a longstanding place in my heart, and are pretty forgiving if you make a few mistakes. I had just tested a tasty sweet and Continue Reading