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The last condiment of our Cinco de Mayo condiment series, guys!!! The sweet & savory, with a little bit of a kick, ‘let me get you acquainted with’ Tropical Fruit Salsa. Mangoes, Orange, Cucumber, absolutely (tropical), divine!

1604, 2016

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Salsa Verde

Salsa Verde

Fedra Carina2016-04-17T00:55:52+00:00April 16th, 2016|Categories: Condiments, Easy, Gluten Free, Mexican, Recipes, Vegetarian|Tags: Easy, Gluten Free, Healthy, Mexican, Recipe, Side Dishes, snack, Vegetarian|

Category: Condiments,Easy,Gluten Free,Mexican,Recipes,Vegetarian

Salsa Verde

POSTED ON: April 16, 2016

CONDIMENTS THAT GO BEYOND CHIPS AND SALSA

Yes, Cinco de Mayo food’vaganza is going on over here in Denver guys! As I mentioned in my last post, this week I’m doing 3 kind of salsas that are not only yu-mmm, but can be “nimbly” consumed. Yes, we’re talking about slathering over some chunk of meat, chicken, fish or crunchy carbs other than your typical tortilla chips.

1504, 2016

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Salsa Borracha

Salsa Borracha

Fedra Carina2016-04-17T00:32:39+00:00April 15th, 2016|Categories: Condiments, Easy, Gluten Free, Mexican, Recipes, Vegetarian|Tags: Condiments, Easy, Gluten Free, Healthy, Mexican, Recipe, Vegetarian|

Category: Condiments,Easy,Gluten Free,Mexican,Recipes,Vegetarian

Salsa Borracha

POSTED ON: April 15, 2016

CONDIMENTS THAT GO BEYOND CHIPS AND SALSA

Hi guys! After a long month of being buried under a dune of design projects, which secretly (or maybe not so secretly) I love,… I dig myself out – and there I see a beautiful sunny day. Chirping birds, green grass, blue sky – my crab apple trees are in full bloom, especially the one with pink flowers. And you know what friends, this weekend, a super storm is coming. If you believe what those fancy weather casters say, we’ll have more than a foot or two of snow. Yep, as usual spring feels somewhat so short-lived here in beautiful Denver. Sigh. Two feet of snow, really? Sigh, again.

2002, 2016

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Adobo Pork Sirloin

Adobo Pork Sirloin

Fedra Carina2016-02-19T23:44:24+00:00February 20th, 2016|Categories: Asian, Gluten Free, Meat, Recipes|Tags: Asian, Dinner, Easy, Gluten Free, Healthy, Lunch, Meat, Pork, Rice|

Category: Asian,Gluten Free,Meat,Recipes

Adobo Pork Sirloin

POSTED ON: February 20, 2016

NOT MEANER, BUT DEFINITELY LEANER… AND CLEANER.

There are so many different renderings on one of the Phillipine’s most beloved dish: Adobo. Adobo, in short – so I don’t bore you too much – is a cooking method to keep food longer, by cooking meat immersed in vinegar and salt. However, I’m not going to do it the traditional way. I want this dish to be as complex as the authentic Pork Adobo, but don’t want to completely immerse the meat in an ungodly amount of salt or vinegar!

1302, 2016

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Easy to Love GF Chocolate Bundt Cake

Easy to Love GF Chocolate Bundt Cake

Fedra Carina2016-02-13T01:43:18+00:00February 13th, 2016|Categories: Chocolate, Dessert, Gluten Free, Holidays, Recipes|Tags: Cake, Chocolate, Dessert, Easy, Friends, Fun, Gluten Free, Healthy, Holidays, snack, Vegetarian|

Category: Chocolate,Dessert,Gluten Free,Holidays,Recipes

Easy to Love GF Chocolate Bundt Cake

POSTED ON: February 13, 2016

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MR. PRESIDENT

Totally not my fault that Valentine’s Day and President’s Day fall into the same weekend. It’s not my fault that I feel perfectly compelled to make and post another round of chocolate cake either 🙂

1102, 2016

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Cindy’s Mom Texas Sheet Cake

Cindy’s Mom Texas Sheet Cake

Fedra Carina2016-02-12T18:07:49+00:00February 11th, 2016|Categories: Chocolate, Dessert, Recipes|Tags: Cake, Chocolate, Dessert, Easy, Fun, Recipes, snack|

Category: Chocolate,Dessert,Recipes

Cindy’s Mom Texas Sheet Cake

POSTED ON: February 11, 2016

BE READY TO GET LASSOED

Heads up friends… This would be my most picture-packed post. Well, it’s almost Valentine’s Day, so why not have sweet pictures to go along the sweet treat my sweet friend Cindy made, right? That’s taking sweetness to a whole new level! Sweet 🙂

402, 2016

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Lemongrass and Ginger-Infused Forbidden Rice

Lemongrass and Ginger-Infused Forbidden Rice

Fedra Carina2016-02-11T16:03:30+00:00February 4th, 2016|Categories: Cooking, Dinner, Gluten Free, Lunch, Recipes, Vegetarian|Tags: Asian, Dinner, Easy, Gluten Free, Healthy, Lunch, Recipe, Rice, Vegetarian|

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Lemongrass and Ginger-Infused Forbidden Rice

POSTED ON: February 4, 2016

NO RICE FOR YOU?! THAT’S NOT NICE…

Okay, what’s with the name: Forbidden rice? Right? Well, many moons ago in China, legend has it — this ancient grain was only consumed by their emperors and royalty. The masses were pretty much “forbidden” to eat it due to its superior nutrition, therefore ensuring longevity and enriching health. Well thank God, those days are over!

302, 2016

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Baked Salmon Smothered with Sake Soaked Shiitake Sauce

Baked Salmon Smothered with Sake Soaked Shiitake Sauce

Fedra Carina2016-03-02T21:25:10+00:00February 3rd, 2016|Categories: Asian, Cooking, Dinner, Gluten Free, Lunch, Recipes|Tags: Asian, Easy, Gluten Free, Healthy, Lunch, Recipes, Salmon|

Category: Asian,Cooking,Dinner,Gluten Free,Lunch,Recipes

Baked Salmon Smothered with Sake Soaked Shiitake Sauce

POSTED ON: February 3, 2016

HERE FISHY, FISHY, FISHY…

Hey guys, Chinese New Year is in less than a week! Yes, it falls right after the Super Bowl. So, does a “cleaner” meal after all the fun, calorie-loaded game food sound good? It does to me. So, here’s a simple, but deliciously complex tasting; clean but thoroughly satisfying Asian influenced-meal for the week after the testosterone-filled day. You’re welcome.

2901, 2016

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Gluten Free Skillet Cookie

Gluten Free Skillet Cookie

Fedra Carina2016-01-29T15:03:13+00:00January 29th, 2016|Categories: Cooking, Dessert, Gluten Free, Recipes, Vegetarian|Tags: Chocolate, Cookies, Dessert, Easy, Fun, Gluten Free, Healthy, Recipe, Vegetarian|

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Gluten Free Skillet Cookie

POSTED ON: January 29, 2016

INCREDIBLY GLUTEN FREE

Here it is again. This time of year, we’re bombarded with all Valentine’s day marketing for everything! From romantic gifts to I love you so much I’ll let you put on weight kinda presents. Yep, those kind. So cruel. We’re talking about our struggle in losing those 10 pounds we’ve collected over the holidays. Heart shaped chocolates, cakes, cookies. Cookies? Oh, yum! I don’t mind putting on some weight 😉

2701, 2016

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Spicy Carrot Soup with Lemongrass Curry Ginger

Spicy Carrot Soup with Lemongrass Curry Ginger

Fedra Carina2016-01-26T23:00:24+00:00January 27th, 2016|Categories: Cooking, Dinner, Gluten Free, Lunch, Recipes|Tags: Dinner, Easy, Gluten Free, Healthy, Lunch, Recipe, Soup, Spicy, Vegetarian|

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Spicy Carrot Soup with Lemongrass Curry Ginger

POSTED ON: January 27, 2016

GORGEOUSLY VELVETY

Happy Hump Day you guys! We’ve been having great weather the last few days here in Denver. (Sorry my friends in the East Coast). It’s wonderful, therefore my spring fever has kicked into high gear. Yep, spoiled 🙂

2101, 2016

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Winter Greens with Apple Walnut Anchovy Parm Mayo Dressing

Winter Greens with Apple Walnut Anchovy Parm Mayo Dressing

Fedra Carina2016-01-20T22:42:48+00:00January 21st, 2016|Categories: Cooking, Easy, Gluten Free, Recipes, Salad|Tags: Dinner, Easy, Gluten Free, Lunch, Recipes, Salad, Vegetarian|

Category: Cooking,Easy,Gluten Free,Recipes,Salad

Winter Greens with Apple Walnut Anchovy Parm Mayo Dressing

POSTED ON: January 21, 2016

CALLING ALL ANCHOVY KILLJOYS…LET YOUR MIND BE TRANSFORMED

Transformation of the mind. Sounds serious doesn’t it? I see people religiously wearing their Fitbit™, the first couple months of the new year. Coming from a different country and culture, I observed that Americans — at the end of every year without fail, set a big resolution for themselves. To shed 30 lbs. To run a marathon. To go back to school. To eat healthy, and therefore cook more at home, etc., etc. Interesting.

1301, 2016

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GF Pasta with Lemony Spinach & Parm

GF Pasta with Lemony Spinach & Parm

Fedra Carina2016-01-13T05:15:28+00:00January 13th, 2016|Categories: Cooking, Gluten Free, Pasta, Recipes|Tags: Dinner, Easy, Gluten Free, Italian, Recipe, Vegetarian|

Category: Cooking,Gluten Free,Pasta,Recipes

GF Pasta with Lemony Spinach & Parm

POSTED ON: January 13, 2016

THROWING THE F WORDS: FIBER, FACILE AND FLAVOR

Gluten Free pasta, made at home by me? Say what, say what?! I never dreamed that day would ever come. Ever.

901, 2016

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Asian Style Eggs in a Cup

Asian Style Eggs in a Cup

Fedra Carina2016-01-09T18:16:20+00:00January 9th, 2016|Categories: Asian, Cooking, Gluten Free, Recipes|Tags: Asian, Breakfast, Easy, Eggs, Gluten Free, Healthy, Lunch, Recipe, Vegetarian|

Category: Asian,Cooking,Gluten Free,Recipes

Asian Style Eggs in a Cup

POSTED ON: January 9, 2016

HERE’S TO HATCHING A NEW YEAR!

Oh, hi there! Long time no see 🙂 Fine, I was taking a long break. Please don’t make me feel any more guilty. It’s a new year. “Oh, Happy New Year guys!”

Let’s get to it, shall we?

NO MORE THAN 15 MINUTES TO MAKE. NO LESS THAN SCRUMPTIOUS.

CONDIMENTS THAT GO BEYOND CHIPS AND SALSA

CONDIMENTS THAT GO BEYOND CHIPS AND SALSA

CONDIMENTS THAT GO BEYOND CHIPS AND SALSA

NOT MEANER, BUT DEFINITELY LEANER… AND CLEANER.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MR. PRESIDENT

BE READY TO GET LASSOED

NO RICE FOR YOU?! THAT’S NOT NICE…

HERE FISHY, FISHY, FISHY…

INCREDIBLY GLUTEN FREE

GORGEOUSLY VELVETY

CALLING ALL ANCHOVY KILLJOYS…LET YOUR MIND BE TRANSFORMED

THROWING THE F WORDS: FIBER, FACILE AND FLAVOR

HERE’S TO HATCHING A NEW YEAR!

STAY CONNECTED