Gluten-Free Spice Cake

Gluten-Free Spice Cake

Many of us have a sweet tooth, but we’re also aware that excessive sugar isn’t healthy. I believe in a balanced approach to life where desserts are occasional indulgences, not daily sustenance. Lately, I’ve been craving a sweet treat with fall flavors. One of my favorite autumn desserts is my Norwegian Apple Cake, but I also wanted a gluten-free, low-glycemic option in my repertoire. After some experimentation, I came up with this delicious Gluten-Free Spice Cake.

Sofritas

Sofritas

My husband and I often joke that even subpar Mexican cuisine manages to taste pretty good. Our love for it runs so deep that we indulge at least three or four times a week. While I’m a devoted vegetarian, Ric, my husband, doesn’t share my herbivore...
Nectarine and Watermelon Salad

Nectarine and Watermelon Salad

I’d love to say this has been a free-spirited, fun summer, but it hasn’t. It’s been a challenging time of closing chapters and bearing witness to unimaginable circumstances surrounding the loss of two dear friends. Still, we’ve found pockets of...
French Potato and Peapod Salad

French Potato and Peapod Salad

This French-style potato salad is delicious on its own, served on a bed of greens, or used as a side dish with a protein. The crisp pea pods give it a fresh flavor, and the dressing is filled with bright-tasting herbs and mustard.

Red Wine Poached Pears

Red Wine Poached Pears

Whole pears drenched in a red wine syrup is a simple and beautiful dessert. I like to eat them as is, with no whipped cream or anything else added, other than a sprig of mint or a cinnamon stick to garnish. Make these up to two days ahead of time and then pop them in...
Quick Pickled Red Onions

Quick Pickled Red Onions

Pickled red onions can add a bit of tang and some pretty pink to so many dishes. Add some slices of jalapeños and you will give this wonderful condiment a bite of heat. A staple in most Mexican kitchens, pickled red onions can be a delicious addition to tacos, quesadillas and enchiladas, but they are also wonderful on scrambled eggs, avocado toast, fish dishes and salads. Not as sweet and my Red Onion Marmalade, but they are interchangeable and I always have a jar of at least one of these on hand at all times.