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Category Archives: A Little Spicy
Salt and Pepper Cocoa Shortbread
I created these a long while back and brought them along to a picnic. I forgot all about them but my 3rd base-playing friend, LB, did not. She reminded me of how much she loved those cookies several times over … Continue reading
Posted in A Little Spicy, Dietary Restrictions, Recipes, Salty, Sweet
Tagged Chocolate, Dessert, gluten free, lactose free, Paleo, pastries, Vegan, walnuts
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Pasta alla Norma
This is a recipe I fell in love with during my semester in Italy a million years ago. Our Regional Cooking Instructor was a master. I tasted everything we made, relished everything he brought us, and went every place he … Continue reading
Posted in A Little Spicy, Dietary Restrictions, Recipes, Salty
Tagged gluten free, lactose free, Pasta, Tomatoes, Vegan, Vegetarian
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My Newest Obsession is a Chickpea Flatbread Called Socca
A potential vendor at the SFC Farmers’ Market brought tons of food for staff to sample the other day and whenever there is a specific gluten free option I am immediately called from my desk to try it. This time … Continue reading
Posted in A Little Spicy, Dietary Restrictions, Recipes, Salty, Uncategorized
Tagged appetizers, Breads, Chickpea Flour, gluten free, lactose free, Vegan
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Vietnamese Chicken Meatball Goodness
Returning from a vacation means there is likely nothing in your refrigerator. Depending on the time your flight, ride, or boat arrives in town you may not even have the energy or patience to search the cupboard to see if … Continue reading
Posted in A Little Spicy, Dietary Restrictions, Recipes, Salty
Tagged Chicken, gluten free, lactose free, Leftovers, Meat, Quick and Easy Dinner, Turkey
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Roasted Cherry Tomato and Sausage over Soft Polenta
I made dinner recently for a fairly particular eater whom I’d never cooked for before- let’s call him The Writer. It seems he “wants” to be open to new foods, but I’m not really sure how deep that runs. No … Continue reading
Posted in A Little Spicy, Dietary Restrictions, Recipes
Tagged gluten free, lactose free, Polenta, Pork, Sausage, Tomatoes
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Mussels with Leeks and Smokey Paprika
Did you know that Bivalves must stay alive until the time you cook them or you can poison your eaters? True story. I’ve known this since I started liking mussels and clams and usually the fish people remind you as … Continue reading
Posted in A Little Spicy, Dietary Restrictions, Recipes, Salty
Tagged appetizers, gluten free, lactose free, Seafood, Sides
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Sweet and Spicy Pepper Feta Spread
This was one of the many simple sides made during the Middle Eastern Feast. One of the great things about this side is that it acts as a shortcut to make several sides: overlap a few ingredients here and there … Continue reading
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Tagged appetizers, gluten free, Sides
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The Neighborhood Table: Middle Eastern Feast
It’s been quite awhile since the last installment of The Neighborhood Table and it feels like ages since it was my turn. I went with a Middle Eastern theme last week and got completely absorbed in all the wonderful delicacies … Continue reading
Posted in A Little Spicy, Dietary Restrictions, Salty, Sweet, Travel
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Oh Larb, I Love You
It’s true. I love Larb, Laarb, Lap. A few years ago, I went to visit my little brother while he was living and working in Cambodia. It was right after I finished graduate school so I had some serious time … Continue reading
Posted in A Little Spicy, Dietary Restrictions, Recipes, Salty, Travel
Tagged appetizers, gluten free, lactose free, Leftovers, Meat, Pork, Quick and Easy Dinner, Salads, Sides
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Cooling Fall Salad: Jicama, Apple, and Cucumber
Here in Austin, Texas it may be well into fall but we’re still experiencing days with highs in the 80s. It’s early November and it was just a few weeks ago that we put in our fall garden. After a … Continue reading
Posted in A Little Spicy, Dietary Restrictions, Recipes, Salty
Tagged gluten free, lactose free, Salads, Sides
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