My cousins were my best friends growing up. The best memories from my childhood took place at my cousins’ homes and especially around the dinner table. Many of my uncles and aunts were accomplished cooks and one of them made the world’s best steamed egg. Maybe when I am able to go visit them one […]
Archives for January 2013
Easy Oven Fried Chicken (Paleo, Gluten Free)
January 14, 2013 by ·
I married a Southern boy whose family has successfully run a number of fried chicken restaurants in South Carolina. He professes to be a chicken connoisseur… I am surprised my wedding vows did not include something about being able to make some good fried chicken. This is an oven-frying-only recipe – you don’t need to […]
Crunchy Mama’s Coconut Flour Honey Biscuits (Paleo, Gluten Free)
January 13, 2013 by ·
I have been researching a lot of recipes for Paleo biscuits and didn’t really LOVE any of them – too much almond flour, too many egg whites or no butter. I feel like biscuits need to have butter. In saying that, if you’re dairy-free, this recipe will work just fine if you substitute coconut oil […]
Julia Child’s Coq Au Vin (Paleo, Gluten Free)
January 12, 2013 by ·
I am under no illusion that when Michael Jr arrives in April, my days of being able to spend hours in the kitchen making elaborate dishes may be scarce. It would be a shame because there is nothing I enjoy more than putting my heart and soul into preparing fresh, beautiful dishes and then stuffing […]
Crunchy Baby loves RebHellian Tees
January 11, 2013 by ·
I am picky about what I put on Emma. I wish I had the patience for frou-frou frocks and blouses but the truth is, getting dressed is something neither of us relish. Maybe one day when I’m not 100 months pregnant and she is more cooperative, we can start enjoying mother-daughter dress-up time. For now, […]
Julia Child’s Beef Bourguignon (Paleo, Gluten Free)
January 10, 2013 by ·
This has got to be my all-time favorite winter dish to prepare. Although laborious, it is really worth the trouble and if you are serving this to company, they will be impressed. This is also toddler-approved because Emma ate a huge serving. There are certain parts of this recipe that can be prepared in advance […]
Sauteed Mushrooms/Champignons Sautes Au Beurre (Paleo, Gluten Free)
January 10, 2013 by ·
This very simple mushroom dish is actually a favorite of mine to prepare as a side item to serve with a main dish or as part of a bigger recipe like coq au vin or boeuf bourguignon. The sauteed mushrooms should be lightly browned and not lose their liquid when cooking. To do this, they […]
Brown-braised Onions/Oignons Glaces A Brun (Paleo, Gluten Free)
January 10, 2013 by ·
This little onion dish adds a beautiful brown effect to dishes like coq au vin and boeuf bourguignon. It smells divine when cooking! Find yourself 18-24 small white onions and peel them. An easy way to peel is to blanche them – boil in very hot water for a minute and then plunge in icy […]
Braised Slow Cooker Beef Short Ribs (Paleo, Gluten Free)
January 9, 2013 by ·
Rainy winter days always mean curling up on the couch or bed with a few essentials (A busy mom can still dream, can’t she?) – I need my favorite movie or book. Currently, I’m reading this delightful book by Karen Le Billon. Emma is a toddler but I’m hoping some insights from the book can […]
Garlic and Rosemary Roasted Sweet Potato (Paleo, Gluten Free)
January 9, 2013 by ·
Here is another easy accompaniment dish to serve with your main dish – Garlic and Rosemary Roasted Sweet Potato. It goes well with any kind of meat dish. The savory properties of the garlic and salt compliment the sweetness of the potato really well. You need only a handful of fresh ingredients. Dice your sweet […]
