Ghee Whiz – an “almost-butter” alternative for the dairy intolerant

March 22, 2012 by Stormy Sweitzer - Maoomba-in-chief · 2 Comments

I’ve been on a food book binge lately: biographies, non-fiction overviews of specific foods, recipe books, etc.  One that I picked up is called Milk: The Surprising Story of Milk Through the Ages by Anne Mendelson. It’s a strange selection for me – I don’t drink milk.  In fact, I have avoided milk for several years [...]

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Fancy some meatloaf?

February 4, 2012 by Stormy Sweitzer - Maoomba-in-chief · 4 Comments

As a kid, I hated meatloaf.  I think it was the ketchup.  I had a bad experience with it and avoided it well into my 20s.  Unfortunately, it meant I never developed a taste for dishes that included it. This week, I decided to test my taste buds and pulled out an old copy of [...]

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Why my favorite gluten-free noodle isn’t a noodle at all

October 13, 2011 by Stormy Sweitzer - Maoomba-in-chief · 6 Comments

Spaghetti squash is my favorite late-summer squash because of its versatility and because it’s great gluten-free pasta substitute. In this recipe, I use it to make spaghetti alla carbonara, another favorite of mine.

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Sog-free, vegetarian (or not) lasagna that is also gluten-free and dairy-free

September 29, 2011 by Stormy Sweitzer - Maoomba-in-chief · Leave a Comment

This recipe is the ultimate in sog-free lasagna, not to mention gluten-free and dairy-free. It is jam-packed with garden-fresh vegetables and some brined olives and artichokes for extra flavor. Make it vegetarian (or not), and serve up dinner for a crowd or have lunchtime leftovers.

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Light and Easy Nectarine, Fresh Green, and Pistachio Salad – no gluten or dairy to weigh this baby down

July 27, 2011 by Stormy Sweitzer - Maoomba-in-chief · Leave a Comment

This light summer salad uses seasonal nectarines, sprouts, and greens, along with rich avocados and pistachios and a spritz of zesty balsamic vinaigrette. It is easy to make, refreshing to eat, and does not have gluten or dairy to weigh it down.

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