Posted: Thu May 10 5:55 a.m. by Jessica Webster
A tasty take on potato leek soup

Lately the weather has got me feeling a little off-kilter. One day we’ve got a frost advisory, then days later we’re sweltering in 85 degrees and muggy humidity. Some days the temperature swing is 40 degrees from morning to night. It can be hard to know what season I’m cooking ...

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Posted: Wed Apr 25 3:30 p.m. by Jessica Webster
Tacos with chickpeas and avocado salsa

You’re having a vegetarian friend over for dinner. Quick: what are you cooking? If your answer is vegetarian lasagna, you might want to think again. A friend recently confided that somewhere around eight out of every 10 meals that his (admittedly accommodating) friends serve him include a variation on vegetable ...

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Posted: Wed Apr 18 8 a.m. by Mary Bilyeu AnnArbor.com Community Contributor
Gluten-free pasta with 'bread crumbs' - flavor and crunch are courtesy of pistachios

Pasta ... and pasta with a bread crumb topping, no less. Heartbreaking, torturous temptation to someone who needs to eat a gluten-free diet. And yet, this dish is entirely without gluten, thanks to nuts, garlic, cheese, parsley and a couple of specialty ingredients from the thoughtful folks at Mishpacha and ...

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Posted: Thu Apr 12 5:14 a.m. by Jessica Webster
Shaved asparagus and fennel salad is full of flavor, not fat

I love vegetables, but I often find myself challenged to present them in a creative way without loading them up with fat. I mean, everything tastes better with cheese and bacon, yes, but vegetables deserve a chance to shine on their own. We're approaching asparagus season in Michigan. As far ...

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Posted: Wed Mar 7 2:50 p.m. by Jessica Webster
Roasted cauliflower and aged white cheddar soup

NPR had a feature last week on the increasing influence of social media and the internet on American cooking. According to a report from a consumer research firm, half of American food consumers use social media like Twitter and Facebook to learn about food, and an additional 40 percent list ...

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Posted: Wed Feb 29 8 a.m. by Mary Bilyeu AnnArbor.com Community Contributor
Red pepper, spinach and feta risotto is a rich and naturally gluten-free recipe

My fabulous blogging buddies Judee (Gluten-Free A-Z Blog) and Judy (Cranberry Morning) suggested feta cheese and basil pesto, respectively, as items they wanted me to use in creating an appetizer for my "Chopped" challenge, in which I had asked my blog readers to suggest ingredients that I would then have to use in ...

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Posted: Sun Feb 12 6:44 a.m. by AnnArbor.com Staff
Barbara Kafka tackles gluten-, lactose-free food

The Associated Press During the many decades of her career, Barbara Kafka has worked hard to bring to home cooks recipes that are delicious, approachable and ahead of the culinary curve. This time she has tackled gluten- and lactose-free cooking, drawing on a wide vocabulary of ingredients and techniques to ...

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Posted: Thu Jan 19 11:32 a.m. by Jessica Webster
Baked oatmeal with bananas and blueberries straddles the line between breakfast and dessert

I don't know about you, but the whole idea of breakfast gives me anxiety. Ever since they labeled it The Most Important Meal Of The Day, I always feel like I'm doing it wrong. And by doing it wrong I'm ruining not just my own day, but starting my son's ...

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Posted: Sun Jan 15 12:51 p.m. by AnnArbor.com Staff
Mission possible: A fast, easy low-carb angel food

J.M. HIRSCH, AP Food Editor It seemed impossible. I wanted to make a zero-sugar, low-carb version of a cake that is made from almost nothing but sugar and carbs. And it took just 20-something attempts. But after many disappointing — and some downright disgusting — versions, I finally managed to ...

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Posted: Thu Nov 10 11:27 a.m. by Jessica Webster
Flourless chocolate cake with raspberry ripple ice cream

Getting together with friends to share a meal is one of the great pleasures of life. Good food and conversation can't be beat. It's especially fun to get together with friends who are as food and wine-oriented as we tend to be. We try new recipes on each other, and ...

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Posted: Tue Nov 8 5:59 a.m. by Anne Savage AnnArbor.com Community Contributor
Peanut Butter and Oatmeal Cookies are delicious and gluten-free

I know, delicious, gluten-free baked-goods sounds like a stretch, but, I kid you not, these are fantastic cookies.

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Posted: Thu Aug 18 7:30 a.m. by Jessica Webster
Chilled cucumber soup with shrimp

I am beginning to think that there's something a little off about me. The sun is out, the kitchen is steamy, and everyone else is out grilling burgers. What am I craving? Soup. It makes some sense, I guess. The markets — and my garden — are bursting with all ...

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