On the third day of Christmas… Thinking up some appetizers for New Year’s Eve? Try our Spinach Balls. We served them on Christmas Eve, and switched them up for our gluten-free friends. The recipe is taken from “MaMa Mia Cucina”, substituting bread for gluten-free bread. A healthier fat may also be substituted, such as Earth […]
Sausage Stuffing for Turkey
Sausage Stuffing for Turkey Ripieno di Salsiccia per Tacchino 1 pound of sweet sausage (without skin) 1 stick of butter 1 large onion, peeled and chopped 2 cups chopped celery 1 cup sliced mushrooms 1 small carrot, diced 1 tablespoon dried thyme, or 2 tablespoons fresh thyme 1 teaspoon dried sage, or 2 teaspoons fresh […]
Our favorite gluten-free Pumpkin Pie
With Thanksgiving only a few weeks away, do you have a friend or family member that may enjoy a gluten-free dessert? Our Favorite Gluten-free Pumpkin Pie ¼ cup sugar ½ cup sweet rice flour, quinoa flour (or gluten-free baking mix) 1 teaspoon baking powder ¼ teaspoons alt 2 tablespoons butter, melted 1-13oz can evaporated milk […]
Pearfect Time of Year
A Pearfect Time of Year – by Cynthia Goch ~ as written for Christina Pirello at Christina Cooks Sunday, October 30, 2011 This time of year, the apple gets a lot of attention. But what about the pear? The harvest season is one of apples…and…pears. Pears are an excellent source of dietary fiber, vitamin C, potassium, […]
Week 8 – Summer Beet, Arugula and Goat Cheese Salad
Week #8 of Summer Salads – Let’s talk Beets! Notable for their sweet, earthy flavor, beets have the highest sugar content on any vegetable, while remaining very low in calories. Beets are considered a root vegetable with two edible parts – the greens, which grow above the ground, and the beet ‘bulb’, which grows […]