gluten-free

Smoky butternut squash risotto

I’m really surprised to find that I haven’t posted a risotto recipe.  It’s kind of my go-to comfort food.  And I distinctly remember making a dish really similar to this a couple month ago because one of my coworkers started drooling at the smell of my leftovers at lunch time. …

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Make this gluten-free pumpkin bread tonight!

Is there anything that screams FALL!!!! quite like pumpkin bread?  It’s warm, decadent, and oh-so-delicious.  And for some reason we call it bread instead of cake and convince ourselves that we aren’t eating cake. My brother came to town last night and the whole family was supposed to go over…

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Ginger-pecan Brussels sprouts

Like every basic bitch on the east coast, I’m super excited for the fall.  Sweater weather, fire pits, and of course, the return of comfort food.  Because who’s really eating butternut squash or Brussels sprouts in the middle of summer?  Well, maybe I still do that but not with the…

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Apple cider jelly

We’re finally having some fall-like weather here in Virginia, so it’s definitely apple picking time!  Some girlfriends and I went up to Carter Mountain Orchard outside of Charlottesville the other day.  I always say I love apple picking, but here’s the thing: unless you’re buying a metric shit-ton of apples,…

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Thick and creamy mashed cauliflower

I guess it’s been about a decade since mashed cauliflower started popping up on restaurant menus in my area.  It’s touted as a low-carb mashed potato substitute, but if you’re really looking for mashed potatoes I feel like you’re going to be disappointed.  Sure: it’s a delicious side dish, but…

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Miso-butter roasted eggplant

I harvested a decent number of eggplant Tuesday night and came home last night looking for something quick to make with them.  Lately I’ve come across a lot of recipes using miso butter and thought maybe it was time to give it a try!  In truth, miso butter really seemed…

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