Karen Sheer

Amazing Caramelized Apple Cake – Gluten Free and Dairy Free

21 Sep 2018 Karen Sheer Leave a Comment

A moist cake with warm spices topped with Caramelized Apple Slices and baked with Fine Almond Flour. I top it with a drizzle of Vanilla Bean Rum Glaze. A healthy new alternative recipe. A healthy gluten-free and dairy free homemade… Read More

Bite Sized Corn & Chive Quiche with Blue Corn Crust

13 Sep 2018 Karen Sheer Leave a Comment

A blue corn crust adds interest – a creamy corn center with truffle cheese is savory, sweet and scrumptious Corn quiches with a blue cornmeal crust bakes to a nice, soft lilac color. Deliciousness in every bite! Miniature savory quiches… Read More

Heirloom Tomatoes Over Pasta with Garlic Breadcrumbs and Shallot-Thyme Vinaigrette

6 Sep 2018 Karen Sheer Leave a Comment

Heirloom Tomatoes are at their peak right now – take advantage of their superior taste and beautiful hues. See many of my Heirloom Tomato recipes! Heirloom Tomatoes team with Gluten-Free Quinoa Spaghetti, Easy Shallot-Thyme Vinaigrette and Garlic Breadcrumbs An incredible… Read More

Vanilla Ice Milk Peach Melba Parfaits

30 Aug 2018 Karen Sheer Leave a Comment

A lightened-up vision of a favorite dessert. You won’t believe the texture and flavor of the Ice Milk… and it’s not loaded with sugar! Peach Melba: Creamy Ice Milk with Sliced Peaches, Raspberry Sauce and Raspberries Adding Almond Granola to… Read More

Buddha Bowl With Beets, Quinoa and a Bevy of Vegetables

16 Aug 2018 Karen Sheer Leave a Comment

Buddha bowls are trending for good reason – they’re one bowl meals packed with grains, veggies, protein, a homemade dressing and finished with seeds or nuts. Use ingredients you have on hand, love ~ or follow my delicious recipe A… Read More

Shrimp & Farmers’ Market Vegetable Sauté

9 Aug 2018 Karen Sheer Leave a Comment

A quick sauté using what’s local. Florida Pink Shrimp Team with Local Bi-Color, Striped Peppers and Purple Scallions. Delicious and Healthy! An easy recipe with great eye appeal! A lovely medley of textures and colors Shop Local – Visit a… Read More

Fabulous Fattoush ~ A Middle Eastern Salad with Vegetables and Toasted Bread

2 Aug 2018 Karen Sheer Leave a Comment

There is nothing better than a Fattoush Salad in Summer with seasonal, glistening vegetables! Pita bread is toasted in the oven with olive oil and Za’atar seasoning and tossed into the salad. Finish with a Zesty Lemony Sumac Dressing Fattoush… Read More

Crispy Onion Bhajis with Grated Mango Chutney

27 Jul 2018 Karen Sheer Leave a Comment

Pan fried and similar to a fritter, these pop-in-your-mouth treats are simple to make and well worth the effort. Indian seasonings add a punch of flavor – and they are Vegan and Gluten-Free! There’s a new appetizer & snack you… Read More

Sizzling Flounder with Soy, Lemon and Sesame

Pumpkin Scones with Pecans, Cranberries and Coconut

Asian Chicken in Parchment – Homemade Hoisin Sauce

Baked Potato Soup with Potato Skin Croutons

Tomato Garlic Soup with Grilled Cheese Croutons

Peruvian Grilled Chicken with a zesty spice blend

Ratatouille – Summer’s Classic Vegetable Stew

Rhubarb Tart ~ Shortbread Cookie Crust

Festive Naan Pizza ~ Red, White and Green

Caramel Vanilla Bean Vegan Ice Cream

Healthy Roast Garlic and Onion Dip

Tian of Vegetables with Garlic and Rosemary

Heirloom Tomato and Melon Salad

Sugar Snap Pea and Green Garlic Pesto

Quick Refrigerator Pickles – Asian Style

Natural Salmon Cakes with Spring Vegetables and Green Goddess Dressing

Cuban Style Lentil Soup with Baked Plantains and Lemon Crema

Pecan Chicken and Waffle Appetizer with Sautéed Collards and Maple-Bourbon Drizzle

Latkes & Gravlax

Pecan Sandies

Cara Cara Caesar Salad with Little Gem Lettuce and Garlic Parmesan Toasts

Tuscan Stuffed Mushrooms

Coconut-Cashew Curry Sauce with Indian Flavors ~ Spiced Chicken Kebab

Thai Ramen Noodle Bowl with Chicken, Veggies, Basil and Peanuts

Raspberry Marshmallow Pie with Granola Crust

Crispy Chocolate Chip Cookies – Gluten-Free!

Applesauce Linzer Bars (Gluten- Free Variation as well)

Kabocha Squash Soup with Apples and Cashew Crema ~ Vegan

Fresh Cherry Salsa ~ Try with my Layered Cheese Nachos!

A l’ Orange Chicken Sauce for Grilled Chicken

Black Bottom Chocolate Tarts with a Caramel Pretzel Crust

Stir-Fried Blackened Green Beans

Potato Scaled Fish ~ Inspired by Paul Bocuse

On the Grill: Zucchini Crusted Pizza

Fresh Cherry BBQ Sauce ~ Over Chicken & Veggie Kebobs

How to Roast Nuts: Two Fabulous Recipes

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