by Alice Ciccu | Jan 20, 2024 | Recipes
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...
by Alice Ciccu | Jul 26, 2023 | Recipes
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...
by Alice Ciccu | Jun 17, 2023 | Recipes
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...
by Alice Ciccu | May 29, 2023 | Featured, Recipes
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...
by Alice Ciccu | May 29, 2023 | Recipes
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...
by Alice Ciccu | May 29, 2023 | Featured, Recipes
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...