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Peppermint Hot Cocoa
Description
Growing up in Colorado, I spent a lot of time playing out in the snow. Afterward, when I went inside, I would always warm up with a mug of hot cocoa. Those days it was straight from the packet with boiling water, but this dairy-free version uses a mixture of rich dark chocolate and cocoa powder to make a thick drinking chocolate. We drink it every year now while we decorate the house for Christmas, or visit the mountains so Asher can see snow. He prefers his without the peppermint, so I ladle his out before adding it. Top with gooey Marshmallows (page 306), or add coffee to turn this into a peppermint mocha (see Tidbits).
Page 315
Description
Growing up in Colorado, I spent a lot of time playing out in the snow. Afterward, when I went inside, I would always warm up with a mug of hot cocoa. Those days it was straight from the packet with boiling water, but this dairy-free version uses a mixture of rich dark chocolate and cocoa powder to make a thick drinking chocolate. We drink it every year now while we decorate the house for Christmas, or visit the mountains so Asher can see snow. He prefers his without the peppermint, so I ladle his out before adding it. Top with gooey Marshmallows (page 306), or add coffee to turn this into a peppermint mocha (see Tidbits).
Gingerbread House
Description
This grain-free version of one of my favorite seasonal pastimes makes it possible for anyone with allergies to enjoy baking, decorating, and eating his or her own homemade gingerbread house. Asher is obsessed with gingerbread making, and by the end of the season, we usually have a whole gingerbread village on the bookshelf! Download the gingerbread house templates at celebrationscookbook.com/gingerbread-house to start your own village.
Page 298
Description
This grain-free version of one of my favorite seasonal pastimes makes it possible for anyone with allergies to enjoy baking, decorating, and eating his or her own homemade gingerbread house. Asher is obsessed with gingerbread making, and by the end of the season, we usually have a whole gingerbread village on the bookshelf! Download the gingerbread house templates at celebrationscookbook.com/gingerbread-house to start your own village.
Chicken Broth
Description
While commercial chicken broths and stocks are convenient, some of their ingredients aren’t necessarily convenient to your health. Homemade stocks incorporate healing elements like gelatin, which are generally lost when food is processed. I make my broth with a whole chicken so that the flavor from both the bones and the meat seeps into the broth. Make a large batch and freeze it in pints or quarts so you have some on hand whenever you need it.
Page 316
Description
While commercial chicken broths and stocks are convenient, some of their ingredients aren’t necessarily convenient to your health. Homemade stocks incorporate healing elements like gelatin, which are generally lost when food is processed. I make my broth with a whole chicken so that the flavor from both the bones and the meat seeps into the broth. Make a large batch and freeze it in pints or quarts so you have some on hand whenever you need it.
Mashed Cauliflower
Description
An exceptional mashed potato substitute when you’re looking to cut down on starches, mashed cauliflower will complement all of your favorite comfort-food dishes without leaving you feeling heavy—or guilty—afterward. When roasted, garlic becomes smooth and buttery. I love to add it to my mash for extra flavor and richness.
Page 122
Description
An exceptional mashed potato substitute when you’re looking to cut down on starches, mashed cauliflower will complement all of your favorite comfort-food dishes without leaving you feeling heavy—or guilty—afterward. When roasted, garlic becomes smooth and buttery. I love to add it to my mash for extra flavor and richness.
Lemon Herb-Roasted Chicken and Vegetables
Description
Roasted chicken is a basic dish that every home cook should master. It can be the centerpiece for a quiet family gathering or an elegant dinner party. It also provides superb leftovers for soups or sandwiches. Use the bones and giblets to make stock so you don’t waste a single bit of the bird.
Page 146
Description
Roasted chicken is a basic dish that every home cook should master. It can be the centerpiece for a quiet family gathering or an elegant dinner party. It also provides superb leftovers for soups or sandwiches. Use the bones and giblets to make stock so you don’t waste a single bit of the bird.
Ab&j Hand Sandwiches
Description
What child’s party is complete without the quintessential peanut butter and jelly sandwich? We use almond butter as our nut butter of choice, but sunflower seed butter or pecan butter will work as well. Beware, the parents will grab for these just as eagerly as the kiddos.
Page 144
Description
What child’s party is complete without the quintessential peanut butter and jelly sandwich? We use almond butter as our nut butter of choice, but sunflower seed butter or pecan butter will work as well. Beware, the parents will grab for these just as eagerly as the kiddos.
Sweet and Sour Meatballs
Description
The meatballs you are probably used to having on game days contain bread crumbs and include white sugar or high-fructose corn syrup in the sauce. This grain-free version uses almond meal or coconut flour to bind the meatballs and natural sweeteners to flavor the sauce. Keep the meatballs warm in a slow cooker throughout the day so your guests can enjoy them until the game ends.
Page 50
Description
The meatballs you are probably used to having on game days contain bread crumbs and include white sugar or high-fructose corn syrup in the sauce. This grain-free version uses almond meal or coconut flour to bind the meatballs and natural sweeteners to flavor the sauce. Keep the meatballs warm in a slow cooker throughout the day so your guests can enjoy them until the game ends.
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Peppermint Hot Cocoa
Description
Growing up in Colorado, I spent a lot of time playing out in the snow. Afterward, when I went inside, I would always warm up with a mug of hot cocoa. Those days it was straight from the packet with boiling water, but this dairy-free version uses a mixture of rich dark chocolate and cocoa powder to make a thick drinking chocolate. We drink it every year now while we decorate the house for Christmas, or visit the mountains so Asher can see snow. He prefers his without the peppermint, so I ladle his out before adding it. Top with gooey Marshmallows (page 306), or add coffee to turn this into a peppermint mocha (see Tidbits).
Page 315
Description
Growing up in Colorado, I spent a lot of time playing out in the snow. Afterward, when I went inside, I would always warm up with a mug of hot cocoa. Those days it was straight from the packet with boiling water, but this dairy-free version uses a mixture of rich dark chocolate and cocoa powder to make a thick drinking chocolate. We drink it every year now while we decorate the house for Christmas, or visit the mountains so Asher can see snow. He prefers his without the peppermint, so I ladle his out before adding it. Top with gooey Marshmallows (page 306), or add coffee to turn this into a peppermint mocha (see Tidbits).
Gingerbread House
Description
This grain-free version of one of my favorite seasonal pastimes makes it possible for anyone with allergies to enjoy baking, decorating, and eating his or her own homemade gingerbread house. Asher is obsessed with gingerbread making, and by the end of the season, we usually have a whole gingerbread village on the bookshelf! Download the gingerbread house templates at celebrationscookbook.com/gingerbread-house to start your own village.
Page 298
Description
This grain-free version of one of my favorite seasonal pastimes makes it possible for anyone with allergies to enjoy baking, decorating, and eating his or her own homemade gingerbread house. Asher is obsessed with gingerbread making, and by the end of the season, we usually have a whole gingerbread village on the bookshelf! Download the gingerbread house templates at celebrationscookbook.com/gingerbread-house to start your own village.
Chicken Broth
Description
While commercial chicken broths and stocks are convenient, some of their ingredients aren’t necessarily convenient to your health. Homemade stocks incorporate healing elements like gelatin, which are generally lost when food is processed. I make my broth with a whole chicken so that the flavor from both the bones and the meat seeps into the broth. Make a large batch and freeze it in pints or quarts so you have some on hand whenever you need it.
Page 316
Description
While commercial chicken broths and stocks are convenient, some of their ingredients aren’t necessarily convenient to your health. Homemade stocks incorporate healing elements like gelatin, which are generally lost when food is processed. I make my broth with a whole chicken so that the flavor from both the bones and the meat seeps into the broth. Make a large batch and freeze it in pints or quarts so you have some on hand whenever you need it.
Mashed Cauliflower
Description
An exceptional mashed potato substitute when you’re looking to cut down on starches, mashed cauliflower will complement all of your favorite comfort-food dishes without leaving you feeling heavy—or guilty—afterward. When roasted, garlic becomes smooth and buttery. I love to add it to my mash for extra flavor and richness.
Page 122
Description
An exceptional mashed potato substitute when you’re looking to cut down on starches, mashed cauliflower will complement all of your favorite comfort-food dishes without leaving you feeling heavy—or guilty—afterward. When roasted, garlic becomes smooth and buttery. I love to add it to my mash for extra flavor and richness.
Lemon Herb-Roasted Chicken and Vegetables
Description
Roasted chicken is a basic dish that every home cook should master. It can be the centerpiece for a quiet family gathering or an elegant dinner party. It also provides superb leftovers for soups or sandwiches. Use the bones and giblets to make stock so you don’t waste a single bit of the bird.
Page 146
Description
Roasted chicken is a basic dish that every home cook should master. It can be the centerpiece for a quiet family gathering or an elegant dinner party. It also provides superb leftovers for soups or sandwiches. Use the bones and giblets to make stock so you don’t waste a single bit of the bird.
Ab&j Hand Sandwiches
Description
What child’s party is complete without the quintessential peanut butter and jelly sandwich? We use almond butter as our nut butter of choice, but sunflower seed butter or pecan butter will work as well. Beware, the parents will grab for these just as eagerly as the kiddos.
Page 144
Description
What child’s party is complete without the quintessential peanut butter and jelly sandwich? We use almond butter as our nut butter of choice, but sunflower seed butter or pecan butter will work as well. Beware, the parents will grab for these just as eagerly as the kiddos.
Sweet and Sour Meatballs
Description
The meatballs you are probably used to having on game days contain bread crumbs and include white sugar or high-fructose corn syrup in the sauce. This grain-free version uses almond meal or coconut flour to bind the meatballs and natural sweeteners to flavor the sauce. Keep the meatballs warm in a slow cooker throughout the day so your guests can enjoy them until the game ends.
Page 50
Description
The meatballs you are probably used to having on game days contain bread crumbs and include white sugar or high-fructose corn syrup in the sauce. This grain-free version uses almond meal or coconut flour to bind the meatballs and natural sweeteners to flavor the sauce. Keep the meatballs warm in a slow cooker throughout the day so your guests can enjoy them until the game ends.