After years of enjoying our original recipe, Sarah had to remove gluten from her diet. This gluten-free version comes courtesy of Sarah’s mother, Nancy, who has also generously allowed us to taste her experiments until she considered it ready for sharing. This recipe is relatively quick, and while it is an obvious pairing for something
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Red Velvet Cake (GF)
Red velvet cake has always been my favorite, but it has taken me a while to get better at gluten-free baking since making that switch with my diet. Now that I’m starting to get the hang of it, I wanted to try this cake, but I couldn’t find a recipe for a non-wheat version. I
Curried Shepherd’s Pie
This is not a traditional shepherd’s pie by any means, but it does have lamb. Or it can have lamb. If you have trouble finding minced lamb — or aren’t a lamb lover — feel free to substitute ground beef or a combination of ground beef and ground turkey. You do you. This recipe was
Southwest White Bean Chili with Chicken
Sarah had never even heard of this dish, much less tasted it, until the cafeteria at work made it as the “soup of the day.” Apparently it’s quite popular in New England and there are many versions. Ours is dairy-free for a brighter, fresher flavor, while the cannellini beans add a creamy mouthfeel and satisfy
Completing the Cotswold Way
In 2023 we hiked the Cotswold Way from Chipping Campden to Painswick . At the time we had decided to only hike half, partially due to the amount of time it would take and we honestly weren’t sure if we could do it. Sure, we walk a few miles each day, and occasional longer hikes,
Best Buckwheat Pancakes (GF)
After a lot of experimenting I’ve landed on a gluten-free recipe for pancakes that are fluffy yet stick together when slathered in syrup and butter. My household is split on blueberry vs. non-blueberry so I usually make a batch of each and freeze the leftovers. You could also use bananas or other soft fruits if
Three-Meat Loaf with Vegetables
As a child of the 70s, when I think of meatloaf I think of the bland offerings that usually contained ground beef, onions, some sort of binder, and ketchup — or “catsup” as my father called it. Essentially, hamburgers but cooked in a bread loaf tin. And while I don’t begrudge any parent who was
American Thanksgiving in Montreal
The title of this post is a bit misleading. Yes, we went to Montreal over the American Thanksgiving weekend. No, we didn’t even attempt to have an American Thanksgiving dinner while we were visiting our neighbors to the north. We just wanted to get away after having missed being together on our anniversary for the
South American Bean Stew
This is a great stew to bring to a potluck as it does not have any common allergens. It’s also vegan, but you can add a little cooked chicken for extra protein if you prefer. What started as “refrigerator stew” at our friend’s farm has become a regular staple in our fall rotation. Ingredients 2
Dairy-Free Custard Pie, Two Ways
Having converted to a gluten-free and mostly dairy-free diet, I have been looking for a replacement for traditional pumpkin or sweet-potato pie. A friend sent me a recipe for Sweet Potato Bebinca from Nik Sharma and adapted for The New York Times by Mayukh Sen, which I further adapted to a more traditional pumpkin pie