Do I follow a gluten-free diet? I do not. I love me some gluten! But my friend Jen does follow one and we have had many discussions on how difficult it is to find a good gluten-free bread without a lot of additives and other crap that both of us try to keep […]
Gluten-Free Bread Keep Reading »
It’s here. The long-awaited cheesecake post. I’ve had a lot of requests for this one. But I dedicate this to Mr. FBBQ’s friend, Ralph, who requested “more dessert posts.” Sorry it’s not pumpkin a’la something French, Ralph! This is one of the most non-vegan items I make (and eat). I don’t consider myself
The Cheesecake Post Keep Reading »
Mr. FBBQ and I were recently in Boston and I discovered Sweetgreen, an amazing option for those of us who do not eat fast food. I’m always looking for healthy food on the go and Sweetgreen was perfect! I liked it so much, I decided to try to recreate some of their dishes
I’m back!!!! It’s been a busy summer for Mr. FBBQ and I. We took a trip to historical Boston. Mr. FBBQ and I went to the JFK Museum, did the Freedom Trail, went to Concord and Lexington, did a Boston Tea Party Museum tour… It was great! We also went to New Hampshire
Whole Wheat Spaghetti w/ Greens, Beans, Tomatoes Keep Reading »
Hello friends! I loosely based this recipe on one I found in one of my cookbooks. The actual recipe called for orzo but I decided to try it with spiral noodles (rotini). The salad was very basic-baby spinach, some swiss chard that Mr. FBBQ and I got at the farmer’s market, cucumbers, carrots,
Lemony Pasta Salad Keep Reading »
I have a superb treat for you today! Mr. FBBQ and I recently went to Eastern Market in Detroit and had some delicious gyros. I decided to try to make my own. I recruited Mr. FBBQ to help me make the seasoning from scratch! Let’s start with that. To make Greek seasoning we
Zucchini & Squash Gyros Keep Reading »
It’s salad time!! A lot of people say they don’t like salads. I think they’re just doing it wrong. Salads are more than iceberg lettuce and tomatoes (though I do love tomatoes). There are so many things you can add to a salad to make it interesting! Grains and seeds and beans and
Wheat Berry Salad w/ Chickpea, Spinach, Orange Keep Reading »
Happy Monday everyone! Today I’m bringing you another recipe from my new cookbook! Lots of good spices in this one! I picked this recipe because I was gifted some potatoes and onions by my friend Jen. So, I searched for a recipe using those specifically. Thanks, Jen! For this recipe, we will need
Potato Vindaloo Keep Reading »
I think this might be the first asparagus recipe I’ve posted for you! This recipe was so simple and easy to make. It made a delicious dinner! The ingredients are so simple! Baby arugula, a red onion, cannellini beans, and asparagus. If you want to make your own dressing, you will need olive
Asparagus & Arugula Salad w/ Cannellini Beans Keep Reading »
Hello everybody!! I just got back from Florida and couldn’t believe how much everything has bloomed in our part of the country! It’s beautiful! I’m excited to start bringing you some summer posts!! But, for now, let’s start with spring. Today’s post is from my new cookbook, obtained at the local library book
Farro Salad w/ Snap Peas & White Beans Keep Reading »
