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Penne in White Clam Sauce

Penne in White Clam Sauce

Ingredients for Penne al Vongole Bianco. Penne in white clam sauce. This one is a family favorite and another one that is a frequent choice when I would be short on time. I would always keep canned clams on hand and usually had cream in the refrigerator. It looks...
Hummus

Hummus

Although hummus is an appetizer it seems to be a big part of my regular diet. I’m plant-based and this homemade dip, from our family’s recipe, cannot be beat. It is dairy-free and gluten-free along with being vegan, so it works for a variety of dietary...
Chocolate Mousse

Chocolate Mousse

Ingredients for chocolate mousse Wonderfully elegant dessert that is naturally gluten-free and a favorite. This recipe is from the Mountains of Chocolate cookbook and is the best mousse recipe I have found over the years. It can be made a day ahead of time but not at...
Orange Grilled Chicken Under a Brick

Orange Grilled Chicken Under a Brick

The oranges get to take center stage in this dish, but the lemons and lime play a key role, if just not as noticeable. They complement the rosemary surprisingly well even though these flavors are not normally paired. You will have to butterfly your chicken, which...
Fettuccine with Peas and Asparagus

Fettuccine with Peas and Asparagus

Looking for a pasta recipe, but not this one? How about one of these? Brown Butter Fettucine with Sage – Vegetarian Farfalle with Beets and Pine Nuts – Vegetarian Pasta Carbonara Pasta alla Puttanesca – Dairy-free, Vegan Pasta alle Vongole Bianco...
Prosciutto and Melone

Prosciutto and Melone

If you’re looking for a gluten-free appetizer, but not this one, consider one of these: Caprese salad – Gluten-free Wilted Cucumbers – Dairy-free, gluten-free Zucchini Crudo with Lemon, Almonds, and Parmesan – Gluten-free Prosciutto and Melone...