Category Archives: Gluten Free

Turkey Curry: Your Personal Stash of Stouffer’s

Posted on December 31, 2020 by swellkid recipes

I roast two turkeys every year. One for Thanksgiving, or sometimes Friendsgiving, and one for leftovers. I love to use up leftover turkey in different ways. This year I channeled Bridget Jones’ Turkey Curry Buffet. Remember the Christmas Jumper? If … Continue reading →

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Sheet Pan Shrimp with Bacon and Cannellini Beans

Posted on August 24, 2020 by swellkid recipes

I have been teaching my youngest son to cook.  At the moment I am writing this he is making Chinese meatballs. Here is how it goes: I hand him a cookbook, he picks a recipe, I buy the ingredients, and … Continue reading →

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Polenta with Sauteed Kale

Posted on June 30, 2020 by swellkid recipes

This is a great side dish to go with grilled or roasted meats, or as a vegetarian main. It tastes even better the second day!  If you prefer creamy polenta you can serve it hot out of the pan.  If … Continue reading →

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Instant Pot Mexican Chicken

Posted on July 31, 2018 by swellkid recipes

I love to get a couple of meals out of one dish.  Cooking a whole chicken in the Instant Pot is a huge timesaver and yields lots of succulent chicken to use for tacos, soup, and salads. This isn’t really … Continue reading →

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Spinach and Beet Green Salad with Broiled Zucchini and Basil Vinaigrette

Posted on July 30, 2018 by swellkid recipes

Salad for dinner.  It’s hot. It’s even too hot to go outside and grill the zucchini. The broiler heats up and cooks quickly so it’s a doable stand in for the grill on a sweltering day. How long has it … Continue reading →

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Stovetop Turkey Chili

Posted on March 4, 2018 by swellkid recipes

Slow cookers and pressure cookers are amazing! I love mine and use them often. One thing they can lack is the texture and flavor you get from cooking something on the stove without a lid.  Slow cookers and pressure cookers … Continue reading →

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Rice Salad with Roasted Grapes

Posted on February 8, 2018 by swellkid recipes

Rice salad is an old idea, but for some reason it’s taken me a long time to embrace it.  I’m so glad I have!  It’s the perfect side dish to go with pretty much any entrée. The premise: toss cooked … Continue reading →

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Tikka Masala Chickpeas with Spicy Green Rice

Posted on February 4, 2018 by swellkid recipes

I love the spice combinations and creamy sauces of Indian cooking. This delicious vegan dish is fragrant with coriander and cumin and gets a rich creamy texture from the addition of coconut milk. The green rice is a revelation! I’m … Continue reading →

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Sicilian Almond Cookies

Posted on December 18, 2017 by swellkid recipes

Anything almond flavored is nostalgic for me.  The smell of almond extract transports me back to my childhood summer visits to Sicily.  Once, when visiting my Nonna’s house in Siracusa, my dad arrived with a platter of bakery-bought almond cookies.  … Continue reading →

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Instant Pot Cream of Tomato Soup

Posted on September 3, 2017 by swellkid recipes

I am new to the Instant Pot craze and have really enjoyed using it so far.  If you haven’t heard of Instant Pot, it is basically an electric, programmable pressure cooker.  If you do a lot of cooking, especially with … Continue reading →

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