One of the foods that always gave
my solace after a long day in the library when I was pounding out my doctorate
was quiches of all kinds, so I drug out an old recipe, omitted the crust for
Rick, added a couple of things and my Crustless
Spinach and Mushroom Quiche (recipe follows) was born. Not only did this
one bring back memories of long hours of research and studying, but this week
it just plain old hit the spot.
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Eating Gluten Free Made Simple
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Friday, April 26, 2013
Easter 2013 Revisited One Final Time--The Second Dining Table
Our second Easter dining table was also decked our in purple and green against a white damask table cloth (that belonged to my mother). Crystal candle holders were home to two green tapers.
The centerpiece was so fun and whimsical--a green Easter basket filled with purple shred, darker purple silk gerbera daisies and ceramic birds.
Labels:
Gluten Free Entertaining,
Table Decor
Opelika, Alabama
Opelika, AL, USA
Thursday, April 25, 2013
Easter 2013 Revisited One--Main Dining Table
Easter 2013 was a wonderful opportunity to share our home with our friends. I though you folks just might like to get a glimpse into the table setting before them as they partook of the dishes prepared for them.
Purple and green carried the theme of the day. Don't get caught off guard by the purplish-pink azaleas. The real centerpiece for Easter dinner was live lavender plants.A white hemstitched tablecloth formed the backdrop for a silk topper in the same shade of green as the bow below the chandelier. Purple place mats with green napkins framed square white plates set a a 45 degree angle for added interest.
Purple candlesticks supported matching green pillar candles.
Labels:
Gluten Free Entertaining,
Table Decor
Opelika, Alabama
Opelika, AL, USA
Tropical Virgin Summer Pina Colada
Just look at this mouth watering drink! Cool, sweet and oh so-o-o-o refreshing!
Want a little something cool and
refreshing to sip on while preparing dinner? I have the
most fantastic, non-alcoholic Virgin
Summer Pina Colada (recipe follows), just for you. This is so tasty, no one can drink
just one. If you are expecting a group, you may want to make several batches.
This is fun drink for those who are either not old enough to partake or who
choose not to.
HOWEVER, if you have had a really hard day and want a little more kick? Substitute 1/2 cup rum for the rum
flavoring, and there you will have it. The paper umbrella adds a festive touch. Imagine cooking dinner while sipping on an exotic drink. Seems just a tad decadent, doesn't it?
Labels:
Beverage,
Casein Free,
Corn Free,
Gluten Free,
Peanut Free,
Sellfish Free,
Soy Free,
Tree Nut Free,
Vegetarian
Opelika, Alabama
Opelika, AL, USA
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
Dijon Roasted Asparagus
This is the best asparagus recipe ever, retaining all of the crunch and taste without any compromises. The one and only thing to be mindful of is placing the asparagus spears in a single layer because the cheeses tend to “stick” the spears together. By laying the spears in a single layer, serving six to eight spears is a snap by simply using a knife to cut through the cheese layer. Broccolini, another term my program does not recognize, or Brussels sprouts may be used in place of the asparagus with equally success.
Labels:
Corn Free,
Gluten Free,
Peanut Free,
Side Dish,
Tree Nut Free,
Vegetables,
Vegetarian
Opelika, Alabama
Opelika, AL, USA
Creole Roasted Shrimp with Lemon-Dill-Mayo Dipping Sauce
Don't you wish you could have been at my party? I just fell in love with this recipe. I have made it three
times, tweaking it just a little more each time, so you may be seeing this one
again down the road.
When you combine lemon, dill and
mayonnaise, this sauce would make shoe leather taste good. During the process
of perfecting this recipe, I also learned a new way to cook shrimp—roasting. I
may never boil or grill shrimp again. Roasting these babies in the oven is oh
so easy. If you line your baking sheet with parchment paper, cleanup is a
breeze. The only little biddy baby problem I had was making sure I did not over
cook them. If you do, you will think you are chewing on pencil erasers. You
need to hang out by the oven with a watchful eye while the shrimp are cooking. I
like to serve these as an appetizer, but if you drizzle the sauce over the
shrimp and place on a bed of rice, all of a sudden you have an entrée.
Here is my recipe and how I put this one together:
Labels:
Appetizer,
Corn Free,
Dips,
Finger Foods,
Fish and Shellfish,
Gluten Free,
Peanut Free,
Soy Free,
Tree Nut Free
Opelika, Alabama
Opelika, AL, USA
One Recipe Four Ways: Crab Stuffed Devilled Eggs, Avocados, Tomatoes or an Appetizer Dip
I just love versatile recipes--you know the type. You have one basic recipe that can easily be adapted into three distinctive dishes.
For Easter 2013, one of the dishes I prepared was "Crab Stuffed Devilled Eggs". I had a lot of filling left, so I placed the extra filling in a small bowl in the middle surrounded by gluten free crackers. And, that got me to thinking. I could simply serve this stuffing as a an appetizer dip. The stuffing would also make a delicious luncheon or bunch dish by stuffing avocado halves or into tomato halves.
Okay, let's look at how to use this one basic recipe:
- Crab Stuffed Devilled Eggs
- Crab Stuffed Avocados
- Crab Stuffed Tomatoes
- Crab Dip
Labels:
Corn Free,
Finger Foods,
Fish and Shellfish,
Gluten Free,
Hellmann's Mayonnaise,
Holiday,
Peanut Free,
Side Dish,
Soy Free,
Tree Nut Free
Opelika, Alabama
Opelika, AL, USA
Monday, April 15, 2013
Midori Sparkle
Labels:
alcoholic drink,
Casein Free,
Corn Free,
Fish and Shellfish Free,
Holiday,
Peanut Free,
Tree Nut Free,
Vegetarian
Opelika, Alabama
Opelika, AL, USA
Easter 2013 in Review--My Menu
Easter Dinner 2013
Midori Sparkle (click for recipe)
Appetizers:
Fruit and Cheese Tray with Honey
Flavored Fruit Dip
Sun Dried Tomato Dip with Fresh
Veggies
Marinated Mushrooms
Mixed Nuts
Entrée:
Pork Tenderloin with Blackberry
Chipotle Glaze Topped with Toasted Walnuts
Sides:
Cauliflower Casserole
Confetti Corn Custard Casserole
Crab Stuffed Deviled Eggs (click for recipe)
Deviled Eggs Stuffed with Smoked
Salmon
Wine:
Chateau Mesar
Dessert:
Easy Fruit Cobbler
Mocha Panna Cotta with Rose Scented Whipped Cream
Author: Dr. Jacquelyn P. Horne
Copyright: 2013
Labels:
Gluten Free Entertaining,
Menu
Opelika, Alabama
Opelika, AL, USA
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