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Chocolate Nut Crinkle Cookies

You know those cookies they have at Central Market? They’ve always been naturally gluten free and they’ve been a great treat when folks want to pick up dessert for me without any hassle and without rummaging through the gluten free … Continue reading

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Este Sorbet de Chocolate es Muy Rico

I love sorbet. I always have. I miss ice cream every so often, but sorbet easily fills this void. Dairy-free ice creams tend to often disappoint, but the naturally dairy-free wonder that is sorbet, never fails to satisfy the need … Continue reading

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Apple Apple Apple Cake, Anytime

Half way through baking this cake, I panicked and told everyone there would be no dessert at Rosh Hashanah this year. A friend even rushed to the bakery to bring the “just in case” chocolate cake. My cake was overflowing, … Continue reading

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Apple, Caramelized Onion and Roquefort Galette

Oh yes. Galette success. This was another one of those, “are you sure this is gluten free?” delights. A friend actually tried to smack the galette out of my hand when he saw me taking a bite, assuming I was … Continue reading

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New Year’s Chicken

I celebrated Rosh Hashanah with my sister and brother-in-law and their kids. Driving up to Round Rock, I called my parents and grandparents to wish them a happy new year. When I got there, we stumbled through the prayers, lit … Continue reading

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Kale with Pecorino and Pine Nuts

On a recent trip to visit the family in Los Angeles, we went for a birthday dinner to Osteria Mozza. It was one of those 3-hour dinners where the food keeps coming and the wine is flowing. I do believe … Continue reading

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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

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Rich Chocolate Cake with Mocha Buttercream Frosting

When I was a child I did a lot of baking. Gluten-full baking. As I’ve mentioned, my mother is in the culinary world: there was no shortage of experimenting, new foods, tasting, chopping, and the like in my house. I … Continue reading

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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

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Zucchini-Carrot Bread for Amy

I have a friend in Austin who has the best laugh in town. We meet for coffee or breakfast every so often, but I don’t see her nearly enough. When we do get to meet, it’s about finding a place … Continue reading

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