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Cocoa Hazelnut Rice Crispy Treats

Erica — Mon, 21 May 2012 04:46:24 +0000

What started out as cocoa rice crispy cereal turned into cocoa hazelnut rice crispy treats. I love both, but then again I love almost anything involving chocolate. This is another variation on rice crispy treats, and there’s no marshmallows here. … Continue reading →

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Berry Fruit Roll-Ups

Erica — Mon, 14 May 2012 17:56:44 +0000

Fruit leather packs a sweet, tarty chew that’s ready at a moment’s notice. I used strawberries and raspberries for this fruit leather recipe, but you have a lot of options. You can use just about any kind of berry to … Continue reading →

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Falafels and Yogurt Tahini Sauce

Erica — Tue, 01 May 2012 02:46:11 +0000

Bring together some carrots, parsely, green onions, cumin, eggs, garlic, a lemon, sesame seeds, and a few other delicious ingredients and you have vitamin-rich falafels. This is not your average falafel. I’ve used quinoa for a gluten-free version; you can … Continue reading →

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Fried Cauliflower with Yogurt Tahini Sauce

Erica — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 02:43:04 +0000

I’ve been in search of excuses to eat yogurt tahini sauce recipes that go well with yogurt tahini sauce. Two of my favorites right now are fried cauliflower and falafel (a grain-free AND a gluten-free version, coming soon). I first … Continue reading →

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Raspberry Rice Crispy Treats

Erica — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 21:08:20 +0000

I’m always looking for portable snacks and treats to help keep us going a little longer, whether at school, work, travel, or play. Here’s a light, sweet, gluten-free snack that’s easy to pack. If you like breakfast bars that are … Continue reading →

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Roasted Moroccan Carrots, Brisket with Onion Gravy, and some Passover and Easter Treats

Erica — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 02:23:03 +0000

You may be getting down to the wire on Passover and Easter menu planning (or maybe just I am), so I wanted to share a simple meal that I’m making, in case you’re still in search of ideas and recipes. … Continue reading →

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Salted Pecan Sandies

Erica — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 17:49:02 +0000

I ruminated way too long on what to post next, and the result is that I’m quite a bit late on posting here. I try to post once a week or so, but the recent days and weeks have left … Continue reading →

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Honey Mustard Vinaigrette and a Blood Orange, Avocado, Arugula Salad

Erica — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 00:21:41 +0000

Bees are important. To find out why, see this, read this, or search for colony collapse on the Internet. We rely on bees for so many things, and they are a marker for how well the environment is fairing. Every … Continue reading →

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Banana Bread (using coconut & almond flour)

Erica — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 07:38:57 +0000

I’m finally getting around to using coconut flour and nut flour in a single recipe. Both flours offer great health benefits, and can compliment each other in the right ratio and accompanying list of ingredients. My first foray was with … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Macaroons

Erica — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 07:14:28 +0000

What do you get when you bring cocoa (cacao), coconut, and almonds together? In this case, very decadent chocolate macaroons. And while I’m not a huge consumer of shredded coconut, I enjoy a few macaroons every now and then, including … Continue reading →

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