Amy is the author of Simply Sugar and Gluten Free, a blog dedicated to gluten and sugar free living. She recently debuted her first cookbook titled Simply Sugar and Gluten-Free: 180 Easy and Delicious Recipes You Can Make in 20 Minutes or Less. I have followed along Amy’s blog for some time now, and I’m always impressed with the recipes she comes up with. They can be simple but full of flavor, elegant and certainly crowd-pleasing. We were thrilled when Amy announced that she was [Read more...]
Apparently, I am on a seafood kick these days. Last week I posted a recipe on easy oven baked tilapia; tonight we are having spicy shrimp with wild rice (blog post to come). It’s fabulous and healthy. A nice protein alternative [Read more...]
This recipe is perfect for a busy weeknight dinner. Pre-heat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Place white fish (I used Tilapia this time) in a small casserole dish. Drizzle extra virgin olive oil, and sprinkle salt and pepper on both sides of fish. Place fresh thyme leaves throughout. Slice a couple rounds of compound butter, place on top of fish, and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until fish is flaky. Serve over raw carrot and parsley salad.
Hello swimsuit season! We are trying to keep it somewhat light around here; especially with the amount of baking we have been doing!
Stay tuned for some great posts this month including: a new segment of ATX Gluten-Free News, a Gluten-Free Ratio Rally recipe (I joined!), and giveaways from Free From Gluten, Simply Sugar and Gluten-Free and Elana’s Pantry.
Happy Cinco de Mayo! Instead of eating chips and queso and fajitas; I decided to make something a little lighter this year. This dish can be served for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Frittatas and egg casseroles have always been a staple in our house. They are so easy to make and they give you the freedom to throw whatever you have on hand in the dish. This time I wanted something healthy and substantial enough that I would not feel hungry a couple hours later. This frittata was the answer. [Read more...]
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...]
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...]
Recently, I talked about my love for healthier snacks. You know, something healthy that you can nibble on while you study, read, play on the computer, chat on Twitter, etc. I think I was just trying to make myself feel better, because what I really wanted to snack on was a fudge-y brownie. Not just any brownie my loves… a rich, decadent brownie laced with hints of peanut butter. These brownies are that good, you won’t be able to stop eating them. [Read more...]
I am no way near to being a full-blown vegetarian, but that doesn’t mean I don’t enjoy eating meatless meals every now and then. Lately, Chris and I have been eating meatless at least once a week. It’s a chance for our bodies to slow down and savor the flavor of just vegetables, without big hunks of meat getting in the way. Maybe I will make the switch to vegan one day, who knows. I certainly feel great when I eat a healthy diet of whole foods with less meat products.
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, I never use my crock pot enough. Every time I prepare a meal in the crock pot, it makes me question why I don’t use it more often. This recipe is really simple. [Read more...]
Welcome to the third week in Tuesday Treasures. We hope you are enjoying the new series! The first two posts were on alcohol; so let’s wash it down with some spicy Mexican food. Las Palomas is a family owned Mexican restaurant located in Westlake Hills. It truly is a hidden gem; literally. [Read more...]
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...]
