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Cocoa Pancakes (Gluten-Free)

May 4, 2011 By 5 Comments

Here I am talking about pancakes again. I’ve been busy testing all sorts of pancake recipes, and I have yet to get sick of them. I just love the texture and flavor of pancakes. This recipe is the exact same as the last pancake recipe, but with the addition of cocoa powder. The cocoa adds a nice touch to the batter. You can add more if you like, but I don’t like the cocoa flavor to overwhelm the simple pancake flavor. The rich cocoa really shines with the extra virgin olive oil. I’d recommend you serve with fresh berries, powdered sugar and plenty of butter. [Read more...]

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Olive Oil Pancakes (Gluten-Free)

April 28, 2011 By 10 Comments

Pancakes have always had a special place in my heart. Growing up, I remember my parent’s house would have the sweet aroma of homemade German pancakes floating around. My Dad used to make them for us every Saturday. It was a Meyer family tradition. My brother, sister and I would sit around the kitchen table and gobble up one pancake after another. Sometimes we would even have a contest to see who could eat the most German pancakes (I don’t recommend that now).  [Read more...]

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Cinnamon-Sugar Kale Chips (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Sugar-Free)

April 19, 2011 By 7 Comments

Looking for a healthy snack that satisfies your sweet tooth? Look no further than these delicate cinnamon-sugar kale chips. As you all know, kale chips have become quite popular over the past couple years. I still make them all the time. I haven’t gotten sick of them yet. I am in my last semester of graduate school right now (yay!) so I am always on the look out for something I can snack on while I study. Normally that little afternoon snack is something salty, but this time I went to the sweet side. I love the way the subtle flavor of the palm sugar really shines with the coconut oil and the touch of nutmeg. It’s definitely a keeper. [Read more...]

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Coconut-Lemon Sugar Cookies, Bake Sale for Japan

March 28, 2011 By 6 Comments

I used to say I would never bake. That is because I am not the type of cook that likes to measure things, and with baking, you need to measure or it does not work. You can’t just throw it in a bowl, mix, and hope for the best. It’s more complicated than that. During the gluten-free ratio rally, I began to see a new light in baking. I learned a great deal from reading along the different blog posts associated with the rally, and began to have more confidence when it came to baking. I purchased a kitchen scale and began experimenting. So far, I have been pleased with the results. This is only the beginning. I have a feeling I will find flour in my hair and on my clothes on a more regular basis now. [Read more...]

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Raw Carrot and Parsley Salad

January 18, 2011 By 10 Comments

Pizza, pizza and more pizza. That is about the only thing we have seen in Chef Jess’s (my new nickname) kitchen the past couple weeks. I’ve been busy testing all kinds of pizza recipes for my Gluten-Free Pizza Fest event, which will happen in February. Don’t get me wrong, I love pizza, but sometimes it is nice to have a big bowl of vegetables. Preferably raw, with just the right hint of acidity. It’s perfection. Don’t knock it till you try it. [Read more...]

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Quinoa Stuffed Acorn Squash with Toasted Pine Nuts

January 6, 2011 By 18 Comments

I’m sure there are a million different ways to stuff acorn squash, but quinoa is my favorite way. Quinoa is one of my favorite gluten-free grains (Well, actually quinoa is considered a relative of leafy green vegetables, like spinach). Why is this powerful grain a favorite of  mine? Because it is literally packed with amino acids, and it is versatile. Recently, for my graduate program, we were asked to pick a book related to food and write a book report about it. First of all, I can’t remember the last time I had to write a book report. Second, I chose Michael Pollan’s book, In Defense of Food: An Eater’s Manifesto. [Read more...]

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Roasted Hazelnut Chocolate Spread

December 21, 2010 By 6 Comments

You had me at chocolate spread. That is what my boyfriend said when I told him my idea for this recipe. Holy moly, this spread is amazing. I had to stop myself from eating it all in one sitting. I even turned this recipe into cookies and crackers (which will be posted after the holidays). I hope everyone is having a wonderful December. I’m currently vacationing in Palm Springs and will be heading to Jackson Hole soon. [Read more...]

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Roasted Cauliflower Bites wrapped in Prosciutto

December 14, 2010 By 7 Comments

You can’t mess this recipe up, I promise. It is very simple. Spread the cauliflower bites in an even layer on a cookie sheet, sprinkle with salt and pepper. Wrap cauliflower with thin slices of prosciutto, drizzle extra virgin olive oil over top, and bake at 400 for 20 minutes (depending on oven); or until prosciutto appears crisp and cauliflower is caramelized. Pancetta and bacon may also be used, instead of prosciutto. Serve with walnut-basil pesto as dipping sauce. Perfect for holiday entertaining!

Enjoy!

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Simple Tomato Sauce (Gluten-Free)

December 8, 2010 By 8 Comments

Everybody needs a few sauces in their repertoire. Sauces are an easy way to amp up the flavor and add a unique spin to a recipe. I have several I love to use including: BBQ sauce, walnut-basil pesto, champagne-butter sauce, black bean sauce, roasted red bell pepper sauce, and now this lovely tomato sauce. Use this tomato sauce recipe for your favorite spaghetti dish, pizza sauce and more. [Read more...]

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Baked Lemon-Honey Chicken (Gluten-Free)

December 2, 2010 By 3 Comments

What’s for dinner? Chicken or chicken? That is the question I always ask my brother. He is a big fan of chicken dishes, and it is a constant challenge to come up with something new. Something new that is simple enough for a college student to enjoy, no complicated flavors. It also has to be easy to make. In college, I never cooked. I depended on the vending machines, fast food and a little place called George’s Bar. That was all before I was gluten-free. Becoming gluten-free has pushed me to explore on my own in the kitchen, and I have fallen in love with the process. [Read more...]

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