Category Archives: Shmooper’s Top 10

Carrot Cake (aka birthday cake for weirdos who don’t prefer chocolate cake.)

Posted on April 27, 2013 by

My boyfriend is one of those weirdos. His birthday is a week from today, and it’s the big 4-0. I’ve made his birthday cake for the past 4 or 5 years, but haven’t had a tried and true recipe, so … Continue reading →

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Thai Chicken Skewers with Peanut-Free Satay Sauce

Posted on April 9, 2013 by

It is very rare that you’ll find me in a woe-is-me state of mind in regards to food. I see the fact that I can’t eat gluten as somewhat of a blessing in disguise; it’s what led me to better … Continue reading →

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Indian Spiced Grilled Lamb Chops

Posted on March 8, 2013 by

I can’t remember the first year that my mom made grilled lamb chops for Passover, but I definitely can’t remember anything else ever being in the center of the table. As I mentioned in my post about brisket, there would … Continue reading →

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Pulled Pork

Posted on June 13, 2012 by

For me, the biggest challenge of being gluten-free isn’t giving up the bread and the cookies. There are times when I want those things, but since I’m mostly paleo, I don’t really eat that stuff much anyway. (Unless of course … Continue reading →

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Roast Chicken with Maple-Bacon Confit

Posted on February 10, 2012 by

Few things are more comforting than a classic roast chicken. When I have a whole bird to cook, I almost always go with a simple salt / pepper / lemon / herb preparation and throw it in the oven. Once … Continue reading →

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Herb Marinated Lamb Rack Chops with Fig Tapenade Butter

Posted on February 10, 2012 by

The classic garlic and herb blend is all you need to bring out the flavor of lamb. This dish is 21DSD compliant without the fig tapenade butter. With the sweet and savory butter, it is a great way to reward … Continue reading →

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