tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-71335978064300433452024-02-20T18:38:59.512-05:00GFCFetcF Kitchen ChemistryPetrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12725871498573838663noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7133597806430043345.post-3924653699830808702009-05-06T10:00:00.000-04:002009-05-06T10:06:21.703-04:00So What Do You Do For Snacks???This is a question I get asked over and over again. "So with all those dietary challenges, what do you do for lunchbox snacks, what do you take with you when you travel with the kids?"So I figured I may as well put a list out there of stuff that is working well for us for snacks. I do try to buy organic as much as possible, to buy fruits/veggies that are in season, and to eliminate as many Petrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12725871498573838663noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7133597806430043345.post-58041562134255119012009-04-13T11:30:00.000-04:002009-04-13T11:37:30.681-04:00Buckwheat/Millet/Hazelnut Flour PancakesWe are always, always, always trying new pancake recipes here. They make for a fun breakfast food, and left overs are great for lunch (or the next morning).Tricky part with pancakes here? I need to balance Salamander's desire for fluffy, puffy ones with Potatey's need for stretchy, chewy ones (gotta love those oral sensitivities).Yeah, no kidding. Hard to find a middle ground...That's why I Petrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12725871498573838663noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7133597806430043345.post-66572805431202147012009-04-06T11:20:00.001-04:002009-04-06T11:31:39.809-04:00Chocolate Chip MuffinsI stared making these for the boys when my previous waffle maker decided to take an early retirement (and my replacement hadn't come in yet). They were a rip roaring success (so much so that the boys now ask me to alternate between waffles and muffins. LOL).2 1/2 cup almond flour1/2 tsp baking soda1/4 tsp salt1/4 cup honey1/2 tsp vanilla (optional)1/2 tsp apple cider vinegar2 eggs (or if you needPetrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12725871498573838663noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7133597806430043345.post-62182857287301610652009-03-16T12:00:00.000-04:002009-03-16T12:05:05.579-04:00Meatballs - Version TwoTweaked my original meatball recipe for a friend who has to be tomato-free for a while. Here goes:1 lb ground beef1 lb ground turkeysaltpepperpaprikasufficient Pacific Natural Foods Free Range Chicken Broth to 'bind' the ground meats togetherBlend beef, turkey, salt, pepper, paprika and Chicken Broth well in a food processor.Roll into balls (size is entirely up to you).Fry/bake in a large skilletPetrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12725871498573838663noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7133597806430043345.post-74736961708489482352009-02-02T11:40:00.001-05:002009-02-02T11:43:33.350-05:00Mama's ChiliTo my surprise and absolute delight, this Chili recipe came out really good. Salamander couldn't get enough of it (but alas, as legumes are glutamate bombs, I did have to limit his portion sizes), and even Potatey, who typically won't go for anything that includes foods mixed together, had some.It's a crock pot recipe. The original recipe called for 8 hours at the lowest setting. I think I had myPetrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12725871498573838663noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7133597806430043345.post-72174574968866696332009-01-22T11:10:00.004-05:002009-01-22T11:22:46.856-05:00Potato & Hazelnut PancakesIt's been a long time since I've posted a new recipe. So sorry. Things have been 'nutty' here (pun intended) and I've stuck with the tried and true stuff.But nonetheless, I had some time for experimenting this morning. Potatey loved these. They make for very flexible crepe-like pancakes, I may try making "jelly rolls' out of the left-overs.1/2 cup Potato Starch1/4 cup Hazelnut flour1/4 cup Petrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12725871498573838663noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7133597806430043345.post-60928693444758283932008-11-27T21:25:00.004-05:002008-11-27T21:42:12.069-05:00Cornbread Stuffing4 strips of non-cured nitrate/nitrite free bacon, sliced in 1/2 inch strips2 grilled chicken cutlets, sliced3 apples, skinned, cored, sliced and dicedrosemary, tarragon to taste1/2 cup chicken broth1/2 cornbread, crumbledFry bacon strips in a large skillet at high heat for about 5 - 10 minutes. Add sliced chicken and stir fry for about 5 minutes. Add apple dices. Add rosemary and tarragon. Turn Petrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12725871498573838663noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7133597806430043345.post-66089612007334819722008-11-27T21:10:00.000-05:002008-11-27T21:14:39.240-05:00Cornbread1/2 of 24 oz bag of Red Mills Whole grain corn flour1/4 cup sugar1/2 tsp sea salt1/2 tsp baking soda2 eggs6 tbsp olive oil1 1/3 cup of half and half mixture of plain almond milk and chicken brothPre-heat oven to 350 F. Spray a Pyrex 9 inch baking dish with olive oil cooking spray.In mixing bowl, mix corn flour, sugar, salt and baking soda.In separate bowl, wisk eggs and olive oil.Add egg mixture Petrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12725871498573838663noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7133597806430043345.post-29511523314124520772008-11-27T20:50:00.002-05:002008-11-27T20:54:45.531-05:00Thanksgiving Turkey1 Turkeysea salt, pepperNantucket Off-shore Seasonings Prairie RubRub outside and inside of turkey with sea salt, pepper and Prairie Rub. Roast turkey in 350 F oven for the required time.Petrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12725871498573838663noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7133597806430043345.post-2646591709270369432008-11-27T20:40:00.000-05:002008-11-27T20:48:15.690-05:00Cranberry SauceReally easy to make...1 bag frozen cranberries1 cup cold water1/2 cup organic cane sugar2 tbsp honeyEmpty bag of cranberries into sauce pan. Add water and sugar. Bring to a boil. Let boil for about 10 minutes until berries start to burst open. Turn low and boil for another 5 to 10 minutes. Take heat off and let sauce cool down (it will start to gel as it cools down).Once cooled down, add honey toPetrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12725871498573838663noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7133597806430043345.post-84875606554681571822008-11-23T10:45:00.000-05:002008-11-23T10:57:13.259-05:00Last Night's DinnerFor dinner the boys had:broiled flounder (yes, I do allow fish on occasion)fresh blueberries (Salamander)shredded carrots (Potatey)steamed green beans (Potatey; Salamander had some left over baked beans)sugar snap peas (both)apple (Salamander)The boys ate this all up faster than I could get it on the table....I would call this a successful 'fruits and veggies' dinner..Petrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12725871498573838663noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7133597806430043345.post-55339720972443391632008-11-20T09:15:00.001-05:002008-11-20T09:19:19.284-05:00Spinach OmeletI made a spinach omelet earlier this week that Salamander really liked (once again, Potatey opted out - he just does NOT like mixing foods; it's a texture thing. So what I do for him is to give him all the ingredients I plan on mixing separately. Yes, a little more work. But I do end up getting all the 'good stuff' into him that way).Both boys were asking for spinach on Tuesday morning (yeah, Petrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12725871498573838663noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7133597806430043345.post-22137512661002142052008-11-20T09:10:00.001-05:002008-11-20T09:12:26.573-05:00"Simple" LasagnaMade this last nite. Potatey is not a big fan of 'mixing food groups', so he didn't go for it. Salamander however LOVED it (and I had some for dinner too.. Yum, yum)Ketchup (I use my home made ketchup)Browned ground beef1 large can (28 oz) Muir Glen Organic Diced TomatoesTinkyada Brown Rice LasagnaPreheat oven to 375 F.In rectangular Pyrex baking dish (told you I love my Pyrex dishes), pour layerPetrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12725871498573838663noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7133597806430043345.post-57542658353833466562008-10-25T18:10:00.000-04:002008-10-25T18:11:03.212-04:00GFCFetcF Chocolate Chip CookiesCheck out these guys, I found their cookies in my "local" Whole Foods Market.I picked up their Chocolate Chip Cookies, and my boys are loving these. So much in fact, that the box of 12 simply "disappeared" overnite. The cookies are individually wrapped, so make great lunch box treats.It really took me by surprise how much my guys like these, as neither of them is a big quinoa fan.The company Petrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12725871498573838663noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7133597806430043345.post-44793568818667350122008-10-18T11:22:00.003-04:002008-10-18T11:25:35.598-04:00Your Vote is Needed..As I said previously, I am trying very hard to content of my various blogs separate...But I am absolutely passionate about the Lend4Health concept that I have gotten involved in, so I am making an exception for any and all things related to Lend4Health. Please read this post on my OurTravelsInBiomedLand blog..[more recipes soon.. I promise.. things have been crazy busy here, so I've stuck to my Petrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12725871498573838663noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7133597806430043345.post-46045665146742346232008-10-05T20:30:00.002-04:002008-10-07T13:24:59.596-04:00Apple Pie...About to try and make a bonafied Apple Pie (as I have more apples than we can ever realistically eat..). Will post the recipe if it works out...Salamander is LOVIN' the applie pie. I'll be posting the recipe soon.Petrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12725871498573838663noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7133597806430043345.post-42295734235461920972008-09-24T10:45:00.002-04:002008-09-24T10:47:27.774-04:00Not Much Time..for posting recipes or trying new things in the kitchen. Lots of other stuff happening that needs my full attention, so when it comes to kitchen chemistry, I'm *coasting* on the "tried and true" this week. I may actually take the easy way out and get Thai take-out from a local restaurant tonite. They have been absolutely awesome in learning the boys' dietary challenges and respecting my Petrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12725871498573838663noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7133597806430043345.post-48806799667948580502008-09-21T13:15:00.002-04:002008-09-21T13:21:29.260-04:00Allergy Grocery Fresh Baked GoodsI am soooo disappointed..I am currently on the Allergy Grocery mail order web site (as I need to restock a few flour mixes I use frequently), and I got so excited when I saw their announcement for their new fresh baked goods with a picture of a pile of gorgeous looking bagels.So of course I immediately drilled down into the ingredients, begging the Universe that, just for once, all ingredients Petrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12725871498573838663noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7133597806430043345.post-31942094572793255632008-09-21T12:30:00.002-04:002008-09-21T18:14:23.306-04:00Honey SucklesLINKY THINGIES ADDED - SORRY FOR CONFUSIONJust discovered Honey Suckles on one of my favorite mail order websites, Digestive Wellness!!!!Every year, after the boys and I come back from our annual apple picking adventure, we stop by at this little farm stand that sells organic honey, organic fruit jellies, wonderful Indonesian spices, Sambal, loempias, etc.And every year I buy the boys a few honeyPetrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12725871498573838663noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7133597806430043345.post-60438072746966911402008-09-20T17:15:00.003-04:002008-09-20T17:29:42.417-04:00Chocolate BrittleThis one went over really well with Salamander. Not so much with Potatey - he really is a food purist. As in, do not mix different foods and textures together. As in, make a dish that's based on one food, and one food only.1 bag Enjoy Life GFCFSF chocolate chips1/2 tsp safflower oil1/2 cup organic blanched almonds1/2 cup organic whole cranberries1/2 cup organic Thompson raisins1/2 cup organic redPetrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12725871498573838663noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7133597806430043345.post-10885790968993871582008-09-20T11:05:00.006-04:002008-09-20T15:41:26.594-04:00Delicata Squash...Am about to start experimenting with Delicata Squash... will let you all know how things turned out..Things are turning out very, very well... I fully admit I am not a huge big squash fan (and I am going to have to change that as my farming co-op has a bumper crop of winter squash in all kinds of varieties this year), but the Delicata Squash is DELICIOUS!!!!Unfortunately, the boys weren't too Petrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12725871498573838663noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7133597806430043345.post-51112931343834151572008-09-19T11:15:00.001-04:002008-09-19T11:19:45.900-04:00Match Me If You Can...I had made myself the promise that I wasn't going to mix the purposes of my two blogs up. But as I am getting a sense that I may be getting hits here that I am not getting on my main blog, I am going to make an exception. And the only reason is that I feel very strongly about this particular cause. So if you dropped in here directly, please check out this post on my other blog.And match me if youPetrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12725871498573838663noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7133597806430043345.post-64246197900198831822008-09-17T14:00:00.003-04:002008-09-17T14:18:27.540-04:00So Sorry..for not having posted any new recipes. Not that I don't have more stuff to put up, I just haven't had the time (it's one thing to put a quick, rambling, blog post, but quite another to put up a recipe that can actually be replicated!!).That being said, Salamander did thoroughly enjoy a few twists I made last night to his dinner salad.I replaced the lettuce with baby spinachAnd I added pignolia Petrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12725871498573838663noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7133597806430043345.post-5555899762330969442008-09-14T20:50:00.001-04:002008-09-14T20:57:56.765-04:00Tasty Chicken TendersI made these in the same skillet as I had just used for the baked apple.9 chicken tenders (but you can use how ever many you want)almond oilsaltGaram Masala (Indian Spice)agave syrupCoat large skillet with almond oil. Add chicken tenders. Sprinkle chicken tenders with salt and Garam Masala. Stir fry at high heat until chicken is slightly browned. Turn chicken frequently. Drizzle agave syrup over Petrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12725871498573838663noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7133597806430043345.post-9856620023645422612008-09-14T20:35:00.003-04:002008-09-14T20:41:16.486-04:00Baked (fried?) AppleGrowing up, my mom used to make baked apple as part of Sunday Dinner. I have not been able to replicate her exact recipe. I came up with my own tasty variation instead.4 small to medium sized apples (It's apple season in New England right now, so I plenty apples laying around); skinned, cored, quartered and slicedalmond oil (sunflower oil works too)agave syruphandful of organic cranberrieshandfulPetrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12725871498573838663noreply@blogger.com0