Category Archives: Nut-free

Winter Warmer Oatmeal Cookies (GF/DF)

Posted on February 8, 2017 by Yankeepants

Juggling a day job I love with managing a chronic illness has not left much time for deliberate recipe development lately. However, the Gent and I have been enjoying delicious variations of these gluten-free, dairy-free cookies all winter, and this particular … Continue reading →

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The Bright Taste of New Beginnings & Lemon Custard Sauce (GF/DF)

Posted on March 17, 2015 by Yankeepants

The New Year kicked off with a new opportunity for professional change and growth for me. After a bit of soul-searching and a lot of discussion, the Midwestern Gentleman and I decided we were ready and willing to embrace a new adventure, … Continue reading →

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Butternut* Tiramisu (GF/DF/NS)

Posted on December 2, 2014 by Yankeepants

After several months of seemingly non-stop travel for each of us (most of it work-related), the Midwestern Gentleman and I decided to stay home and have Thanksgiving for two this holiday season. I had recently discovered gluten free lasagna noodles at our local … Continue reading →

Posted in Anti-Inflammatory Ingredients, Breakfast, Dairy-free, Desserts, Gluten-free, Nut-free, pumpkin/squash/gourds, Recipes, spices, Vegetarian | 2 Comments

Snack or Side: Zesty Caramelized Butternut Squash

Posted on October 7, 2014 by Yankeepants

This may not be your typical Sunday afternoon football snackie, but a bowl of salty, slightly spicy, caramelized cubes of butternut squash fit the bill for me last weekend.  This easy-to-make hot snack (or side dish) has all the nesty … Continue reading →

Posted in alliums (garlic/onions), Anti-Inflammatory Ingredients, Appetizers, Dairy-free, Gluten-free, herbs, monounsaturated oils, Nut-free, pumpkin/squash/gourds, Recipes, seeds, Snacks, spices, Vegan, Vegetarian | 1 Comment

Product Review: XyliMelts

Posted on September 29, 2014 by Yankeepants

This post is for my fellow Sjogren’s Syndrome sufferers, or anyone else with chronic dry mouth. Usually, I keep a bottle of water and Biotene mouth spray on my bedside table, since I know I will wake up half a … Continue reading →

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Watermelon Drinks for Sultry Summer Days (GF/DF/V/NS)

Posted on August 26, 2014 by Yankeepants

The fall semester started this week in Universityland, and Mother Nature rolled out the high heat and humidity as if concerned we might all forget it is still technically summer.  The mammoth watermelons in our CSA share provide a sweet, refreshing, and hydrating antidote to the … Continue reading →

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Simple Things: Chipotle-Ranch Bean Dip

Posted on July 29, 2014 by Yankeepants

I love to cook (um… obviously). For me, cooking is a relaxing, creative outlet, and one of my favorite ways to end a busy work day. While following an anti-inflammatory diet keeps me energetic and pain-free most of the time, I … Continue reading →

Posted in alliums (garlic/onions), Anti-Inflammatory Ingredients, Appetizers, chile pepper, citrus, cruciferous vegetables, Dairy-free, Entrees, Gluten-free, herbs, legumes, monounsaturated oils, Nut-free, Recipes, Snacks, spices, Vegan, Vegetarian | 1 Comment

CSA Season: Quick Veggie Sides for Weeknight Meals (GF/DF/V)

Posted on July 15, 2014 by Yankeepants

During CSA season, when organic, locally grown vegetables are delivered to our door weekly, we enjoy a lot of simple, anti-inflammatory meals that come together quickly and easily.  We pair vegetable side dishes with pan-cooked or grilled fish, meat, or … Continue reading →

Posted in alliums (garlic/onions), Anti-Inflammatory Ingredients, Appetizers, citrus, cruciferous vegetables, Dairy-free, Entrees, Gluten-free, greens, herbs, monounsaturated oils, Nut-free, Recipes, root vegetables, Snacks, Vegan, Vegetarian | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Madeira-Glazed Radishes (GF/DF/V)

Posted on July 1, 2014 by Yankeepants

This recipe couldn’t be simpler. In fact, it’s so simple I hesitate to even call it a “recipe.” It’s also perfect for this time of year, when bumper crops of radishes are filling CSA shares and farmer’s market stalls.  Even if … Continue reading →

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Simple Strawberry Basil Sorbet (No Ice Cream Maker Required)

Posted on June 24, 2014 by Yankeepants

It’s strawberry season!  Last week, I dreamt that the Midwestern Gentleman requested strawberry-basil sorbet, and as synchronicity would have it, Berry Patch Farm opened its pick-your-own strawberry patches on Saturday. So, naturally, we went strawberry picking.  I hulled, rinsed, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Anti-Inflammatory Ingredients, berries, Dairy-free, Desserts, fruit, gardening, Gluten-free, herbs, Just Keep Me Movin', Nut-free, Recipes, Snacks, Vegan, Vegetarian | 2 Comments