Category Archives: Dietary Restrictions

Butternut Squash, Carmelized Onion, and Sage Galette(ish)

I meant to make this for Thanksgiving, luckily the Pie Going Away Party was just the following week so I had my chance then. A galette is a free-form pie. You usually roll the dough out, place it on the … Continue reading

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Deep Dark Chocolate Hazelnut Tart

I knew the texture I wanted for this tart. I knew how chocolately I wanted it to be. I knew that I wanted toasted hazelnuts rather than a ground hazelnut torte. I could NOT find a recipe that was remotely … Continue reading

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Goat and Beef Oh My Pie

As I’ve previously mentioned, my friend Suzette wanted a pie party for her going away fiesta. I daydreamed about what to make and then she tossed me a curve ball: how about savory since I don’t have much of a … Continue reading

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Thumbs Up Turnip Greens Pesto

I was going to wait to post this until next week but turns out I have a few friends who got turnips in their CSA boxes this week and they tend to throw away their turnip greens, so for you… … Continue reading

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Rosemary Pecan Shortbread: A Holiday Treat

One of my favorite friends in all the land is Suzette. I’ve only known her for a couple of years but oh the things we do together. She’s always up for a night out, a night in, and most importantly, … Continue reading

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Best Easy Pear Almond Tart

I love all things pear: pear sorbet, pear crisp, pear tarts… One of my favorite desserts has always been (for as long as I can recall) a French Pear-Almond Tart: usually poached pears tucked deep into frangipan. Since I was … Continue reading

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Pumpkin Cheesecake: All flavor, no dairy, no gluten, no stomach ache…

I was oh so very timid to actually make this recipe gluten and dairy free. I mean, let’s face it, pumpkin cheesecake and graham cracker crust isn’t exactly gluten and dairy free friendly. It’s not an easily adapted recipe, nor … Continue reading

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Parsley Salad Dressing for Joe’s Greens

I’ve been off salad lately. Maybe I’m just not so into the lettuces these days- what few options we have between seasons. But as it becomes cooler outside, my favorite salad pusher at the SFC Farmers’ Market, Joe of Austin … Continue reading

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Next in the Flourless Chocolate Torte Search (or Ode to Eating in Florence)

When I was 21, I spent a semester in Florence, Italy. I ate my way through the country. Literally. Then I spent 2 more months eating my way through the rest of Europe. You think I’m joking. My 5″2 frame … Continue reading

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Fried Green Tomato, Over Easy Egg, Pork Belly, and Bitter Greens Sandwich

On Wednesdays I usually stop by the farmers’ market to check on my volunteers, greet some farmers, and do just a little shopping if I really need something. Today, I meant to just get eggs, but Kevin Ottmers had these … Continue reading

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