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Tomato Artichoke Noodle Nests with Gluten-free Pasta

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Scenario: It’s Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve or some other fabulous night (or even Game Day) when friends and family are gathering to celebrate good company – and good food! This year I have been tasked with bringing the appetizer to get us started and my gluten-free Tomato Artichoke Noodle Nests are sure to be picked clean off the serving platter.  A twirl of tasty gluten-free pasta held together like little bite-sized artichoke quiches are baked in mini muffin tins and topped with succulent roasted tomatoes.Gluten Free Tomato Artichoke Noodle Nests

It’s the perfect pop of pasta that everyone can enjoy as an hors d’oeurvre – and, the leftovers are super tasty for breakfast. Read on to get this gluten-free appetizer recipe: Continue reading →

A Dozen Delicious Blue Cheese Recipes for Entertaining

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A bold blast of Blue Cheese is my go-to ingredient to create memorable appetizers, finger foods, side dishes and other party foods for entertaining. It’s bold, it’s rich, it’s creamy, it’s crazy yummy with a unique flavor that pairs so well with both sweet and savory foods.

A Dozen Delicious Blue Cheese Recipes for Holiday Entertaining

Bold blue cheese seems to be polarizing, either you “love it” or “hate it.” However, I’m pretty certain that even staunch naysayers will be happily noshing their way through my something-for-everyone menu of A Dozen Delicious Blue Cheese Recipes for Entertaining. Continue reading →

Blue Cheese Cherry and Pistachio Crescent Pinwheels with Honey

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Blue Cheese Cherry and Pistachio Crescent Pinwheels with Honey are the perfect bite for any “tis the season” situation – you know, when you need a holiday appetizer that is quick, easy and sure to disappear off the platter faster than Santa up the chimney.  Blue Cheese Cherry Pistachio Pinwheels with honey

True, these warm and gooey, savory and sweet hors d’oeuvres fall more on my splurge list due to the pre-made crescent dough used in the making.  However, I see no reason not to treat myself to few carb-wonderful days during these weeks of celebrating. Also, good news, if you follow a gluten-free diet, I have seen a gluten free version of this refrigerated dough on the market shelves. Read on to get the recipe: Continue reading →

Keto and Low Carb Survival Guide for Holiday Parties

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Cheese boards, fruit trays, charcuterie, sweet and salty snacks– oh my! To many of us, a smorgasbord of holiday party snacks is an invitation to over indulge  . . . ‘tis the season, fa, la, la!  To others, especially those trying to be mindful of a low-carb lifestyle or weight-loss diet (like keto, paleo, etc.), just the sight of a high-carb, high-calorie food fest turns the mood from happy to high stress.  beef charcuterie cheeseboard - paleo, keto and low carb options   But fear not, you can still treat yourself to a night of delicious nibbling and drink by following these diet-friendly and low-carb tips that are much less naughty and way more nice. Read on for my low carb and keto holiday snack tips! Continue reading →

Healthy Recipe Books and Favorite Cookbooks of the Season

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Nothing like a good cookbook filled with healthy recipes and beautiful photography to inspiring me to get in the kitchen. Whether following a recipe step-by-step, tweaking as a recipe makeover,” to fit my dietary needs, or just using the recipe idea launch pad for my own creativity, I refer to my personal library of healthy cookbooks, surprisingly, just as much or even more than going to Pinterest. Here are the new Healthy Recipe Books and Favorite Cookbooks of the Season (along with a couple past favorites) that I can’t keep my hands off this month.

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