Month: February 2011

Easy Caramel

Easy Caramel

Ok, so this is NOT how I learned how to make caramel in Pastry School.  Cooking sugar can be quite tempermental and dangerous, just check out the burns on my hands from splattered hot sugar. Awesome.  And no, I’m not posting a picture of that, just 

Shrimp and Lentil Stirfry

Shrimp and Lentil Stirfry

This is a simple and quick meal to throw together.  Lentils have become a staple here lately.  I soak and cook a whole bag, then use them throughout the week in different recipes.  If you haven’t soaked your own beans, here are some reasons worth 

Gluten Free Chocolate Chunk Scones

Gluten Free Chocolate Chunk Scones

These are a bit more indulgent than your average scone… chocolate for breakfast?  Yes.  I am a grown up now, and I decided that’s ok.  I am hearing more and more about the health benefits associated with dark chocolate.  So yes, I am going to improve my health with a dose of antioxidant packed dark chocolate for breakfast :)

Gluten Free Chocolate Chunk Scones

  • 2 eggs
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 1 cup almond flour, packed
  • 2 tablespoons coconut flour, packed
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • dash of sea salt
  • 1/2 cup chopped bittersweet chocolate
  1. Preheat oven to 325.
  2. Whisk together eggs, butter, and honey.
  3. Add all dry ingredients except chocolate.  Combine well.
  4. Stir in chocolate.
  5. Scrape dough onto plastic wrap and flatten into a 6 inch round disc.  Chill.
  6. Remove from fridge and cut into 8 wedges. (dough will be sticky, clean your knife in between cuts)
  7. Place on parchment or silpat lined baking sheet and bake about 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
  8. Serve while still warm.  Enjoy!

*yields 8 scones.

*alternatively you can scoop the dough right away and bake them- the chilling process just makes it easier to cut into wedges

Cilantro-Lime Vinaigrette

Cilantro-Lime Vinaigrette

I’m a big salad eater, so I am always throwing together different dressings.  This one was so tasty, I just had to share. Great on salads, drizzled on grilled chicken, fish or veggies. This simple dressing is refreshing.  I love the burst of flavor with 

Gluten Free Cut-Out “Sugar” Cookies

Gluten Free Cut-Out “Sugar” Cookies

So this recipe has been a long time coming.  I didn’t get around to it over the holidays and decided Valentine’s Day would be a good time to figure it out.  I made these cookies with what I like to call the “superior” of gluten