Entries from September 2009

Dinner off the BBQ

Date September 29, 2009

In a word – yum.
BBQ’d chicken legs with mesquite chips for a deep smoky essence that permeates the meat.
Mashed yukon golds with sharp cheddar cheese, butter, sour cream, salt and pepper.
Iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, shredded sharp cheddar, barbecue ranch dressing (Litehouse brand, on sale 2/$5. purchased with $1.00 off coupon that store doubled. $.50. Success).
The gluten-free [...]

Gluten-Free Pretzels

Date September 27, 2009

Sometimes a craving hits and there is nothing that can stop it. Pizza. Brownies. PB&J sandwich. Pretzels. I don’t know if I saw a pretzel on TV or in print somewhere but last week I was hit with the mother of all cravings – soft, fresh-from-oven pretzels.
As it was obvious this craving wasn’t going to [...]

Gluten-Free Raisin Bars

Date September 25, 2009

As we sat around the tv last night watching Survivor, I got a hankering for something sweet. A cookie. A bar cookie.
After pausing the show (no way I am missing any Survivor!) I went into the kitchen to see what the cupboards held. Very little that would assist me in preparing a bar cookie – [...]

BBQ Steak & Bleu Cheese Wedge Salad

Date September 24, 2009

Dinner tonight. BBQ’d Sirloin Steak with a few mesquite chips tossed on the charcoal briquettes for a smoky, “cowboy” flavor. Served with a Bleu Cheese Wedge Salad. Fresh chopped tomatoes. Crispy bacon. Gluten-free bleu cheese dressing.
The patio at our condo is small but it’s large enough for a few chairs, a tiny round table and [...]