Chicken Pot Pie

I hadn’t had chicken pot pie in years, but I had a craving for this hearty fall favorite, so I thought I’d give it a go. I pre-cooked a top pie crust to make sure that it would not have a soggy texture. Continue reading

Belgian Waffles

These have a light, fluffy texture and are delicious with maple syrup, fresh berries and rice whipped “cream.” Its hard to tell them apart from the gluten, egg and dairy version. Continue reading

Greek-Style Ratatouille

This version of the Provençal classic substitutes carrots for the zucchini and relies on Eastern seasonings rather than the French standards of basil and thyme. The eggplants in this dish are so tender and flavorful that they melt in your mouth. Continue reading

Quinoa Tabbouleh

In this recipe, quinoa replaces the usual bulgar in this Middle Eastern classic. Tabbouleh can be used as a side, a filler for gluten-free wraps or crepes or tossed with beans or sardines to make a filling main course. Continue reading

Thursday Evening Extra: Carrot Greens Pesto

I purchased a beautiful bunch of carrots at the farmers’ market this afternoon, and I was about to trim off the greens and throw them away when I decided to look online and find out if there were any good tips for using them. I came across this post by blogger Ned Raggett, and thought the suggestion for Carrot Green Pesto sounded the most promising. Continue reading