Category Archive: Fancy

Churros

My GF friend put the idea into my head to make churros, and I have this great pan my other friend gave me from Our Place that is perfect for frying. So finally… Continue reading

Delicata Squash and Sausage Crostata

I was visiting my great aunt which always means fun cooking projects. This time she had a beautiful delicata squash in her fridge that she wanted to feature somehow. Some lenghty googling and… Continue reading

Gluten Free Croissants

Not easy, but doable! Because this was pretty successful, and there were a number of things stacked against me: I have never made puff pastry before – even the gluten kind (although I… Continue reading

Grain-free Crepes: 6-way Taste Test!

I really want to make a crepe cake. I’ve wanted to make one forever and just haven’t. Well, the holidays are coming, and it’s time!  But which type of crepe to use??? Let… Continue reading

Sweet Onion Cups with Sweet Potatoes and Matzah Pinenut Honey Crumble

  First of all, gluten-free matzah is way better than regular, which is not something you can say about much. Second – super funny that THIS is the recipe they have on the back… Continue reading

Korean Beef Tacos with Magic Green Sauce

  So this was delicious – the meat especially. And honestly not that time consuming to actually make, seeing as the somewhat time consuming parts you can do ahead. It’s from Pinch of Yum (whose interlinking blog… Continue reading

Orange Roughy with Garlic and Butter

  I was left to my own devices at the grocery store with the request of “fish”… so I asked the guy behind the counter what I should get. He said the best thing… Continue reading

Slow Roast Chicken with Vegetables

  Roasting chickens is awesome – so much deliciousness from the bird, and then so much chicken stock potential! But I wanted to do one that would be a full meal because I didn’t… Continue reading

Spicy Lime Jalapeño Chicken Soup with (or without) Beans

  Here’s another in the set-it-and-forget-it category. This one from Heather Christo. Basically you cook the onions, garlic, and jalapeños for a bit in the bottom of a big pot (I used olive oil,… Continue reading

Roasted Spaghetti Squash with Almond Butter Curry

This was awesome! I love spaghetti squash and need to use it more. And the fact that they end up in their own cute little boats at the end, extra amazing! Although the… Continue reading