And just in time for the holiday cooking! Malanga is the new rice. We all know about rice and how it can cause problems in people with autoimmune issues. And many of us know that cauliflower rice isn’t always a great alternative for us either. But now we have malanga – a great rice replacement that can be found in Latin American grocery stores and on Amazon. It looks kind of like a hairy potato, and can be dried and milled into flour. When it cooks down, it disintegrates and can be used as a thickener for stews and soups. And the best news of all? It is one of the most … [Read more...]
Linda’s Kitchen Corner: Salads and Dressings (Part 2 on how to eat more vegetables.)
Hello everyone, it’s been a while since I wrote for this blog and I’m happy to finally be able to do so. In April my husband and I decided to renovate our backyard and to be honest I didn’t really think it was going to be as much work as it turned out to be. I am so glad we undertook this project though because our backyard is all set for us to spend quality time outside. We bought new outdoor furniture and a fire pit and my kids are just loving it. We now have the perfect space for outdoor dinners and evenings star gazing while the fire keeps us warm. Now the weather has been so crazy … [Read more...]
Linda’s Kitchen Corner: Pizza Crusts
Hello everyone, As promised today I will discuss pizza….well more like pizza crust because you have to make sure you have a good base to layer all the other goodies on. So I researched and found a couple of recipes that looked very interesting and easy to make. I tried one recipe that called for a cauliflower crust but I will be honest with you, it was a complete fail for me. I did manage to get the crust done but it wasn’t sturdy enough to be able to pick up and eat. Also, it was not a big hit in my house. Like my husband told me “I don’t mind trying something once, but this I don’t want … [Read more...]
