This Christmas Joe and I are taking it easy, so instead of pretending like I’m making a huge, lavish dinner (because I’m not!) I thought I’d share some of our favorite dishes, the ones I make over and over again.
I’ve been asked for a post like this so many times, but when my friend Selina (Creative Juices for Decor) sent me a request with a suggested format I couldn’t say no.
The truth is that I’ve been working on my book all month long and really, I’m exhausted. I was thrilled to have her do the thinking for me on this one…I just had to fill in the blanks.
So here you are…
Our Favorite Things
Beverages:
Breakfast:
- Apple & Carrot Breakfast Cake
- Cottage Cheese & Fruit Salad
- Eggs Poached in Curried Tomatoes with Quinoa (makes a great dinner, too!)
- Mushroom Frittata (another great anytime meal)
- Rustic Blueberry Lemon Scones
- Whole Grain Belgian Waffles
Dessert:
- Black Bean Brownies
- Baked Quinoa Pudding with Raisins
- Carrot Cupcakes
- Chocolate Cherry Cupcakes
- Cranberry Pistachio Biscotti
- Flourless Chocolate Torte
- French Apple Tart
- Healthier, Scoopable Vanilla Ice Cream
Dinner:
- Chicken, Mushroom, & Brown Rice Baked with Leeks (One of Joe’s Favs)
- Curried Lentils & Rice
- Ratatouille & Chickpea Pancakes (Socca)
- Salmon & Lentils
Fake Desserts:
Frosting & Toppings:
Snacks & Starters:
- Fresh Fruit, Veggies, and Nuts (No recipe needed!)
- Homemade Yogurt
- Not Just Any Old Hummus
Sides & Salads:
- Berry Salad
- Chicken & Butternut Squash Spinach Salad
- Cornbread
- Mac & Cheese (at the top of Joe’s list!)
- Oven Baked Brown Rice
- Oven Baked Polenta
- Roasted Winter Vegetables
Soups & Stocks:
Other Fun Stuff:
- Cranberry Clementine Sauce
- Curry Powder (under the Carrot Soup Recipe)
- Slow Cooker Ketchup
More Favs from Bloggers
- Gluten-Free Goddess shares her Top 10 Recipes from 2010
A Gluten-Free Holiday Winners!
Congrats to the following ladies:
More Make It Fast, Cook It Slow: 200 Brand-New, Budget-Friendly, Slow-Cooker Recipes
Jeanine, from The Baking Beauties, Julie, and Jamie
Simply Sugar and Gluten-Free: 120 Easy and Delicious Recipes You Can Make in 20 Minutes or Less
Marsha, Nina & Joan
You can still pre-order Stephanie’s book
Merry Christmas!!
Wishing you and your families a safe, peaceful, joy-filled Christmas. Cherish every moment. This Christmas will only happen once.
I’ll be back on Tuesday with my favorite post of the week – can’t wait to see what Slightly Indulgent recipes everyone has to share. I also have another incredible gluten-free cookbook to share – The Spunky Coconut Grain-Free Baked Goods and Desserts: Gluten Free, Casein Free, and Often Egg Free
Jeanine
posted on December 24, 2010 at 8:22 am
so exciting! Thanks so much! Now I just need to order your book, and I’ll be set!
Merry Christmas, Amy!
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Zoe
posted on December 24, 2010 at 9:19 am
I like the sound of those poached eggs in curried tomato and quinoa! I’ll have to try that. Thanks, Amy. Merry Christmas!
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Alisa Fleming
posted on December 24, 2010 at 11:59 am
This sounds like a lovely feast! But, like you, we’re taking it easy this Christmas and I’m not even cooking! So, perhaps these ideas will hit my table next week. Merry Christmas Amy!
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Selina@CreativeJuicesDecor
posted on December 24, 2010 at 12:19 pm
Yey! This is GREAT! Now I’ll bookmark this page and set it for my New Years Resolution goal. (Which is venture into GF/SF cooking and start making Amy’s recipes!) Merry Christmas!!!!
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barbara
posted on December 24, 2010 at 12:21 pm
Thanks, Amy.
Merry Christmas, Love, Barbara
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Hallie @ Daily Bites
posted on December 24, 2010 at 1:35 pm
A quiet Christmas at home sounds like a lovely one. Have a very merry holiday, Amy!
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Stephanie
posted on December 24, 2010 at 2:00 pm
Great list of delicious recipes! I love the quiet holidays! Hope you have a wonderful Christmas Amy!
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Karina
posted on December 26, 2010 at 2:02 pm
Lovely list! Sending you warm wishes for a healthy and very Happy New Year!
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The Teenie Foodie
posted on December 27, 2010 at 5:58 am
Merry Christmas!
Wow these all look delicious… dying to try the french apple tart since my brother loves anything with apples but is highly suspicious of the gluten/dairy/sugar free desserts I make him..
Thanks for this! I definetely need to order your book soon.
would love it if you checked out my newly created blog, gluten dairy and sugar free!
xx
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Gluten Free Bars
posted on December 27, 2010 at 4:10 pm
Amy, I tried the 5 minute ice cream recipe and added in some crushed walnuts- it was delish! Thanks and happy holidays!
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Jenn
posted on December 30, 2010 at 1:56 pm
Awesome collection of recipes Amy!!
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