Category Archives: Special Diets

Are You Tired of Pumpkin Spice (Creamer) Yet?

Posted on November 12, 2014 by Jolena @TheRubyKitchen

I just cannot let fall come and go without having a coffee with Pumpkin Spice creamer. Unfortunately they are typically loaded with an incredible amount of chemicals that I cannot pronounce (but can certainly taste) so I tend to avoid … Continue reading →

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Roasting Squash 101

Posted on November 8, 2014 by Jolena @TheRubyKitchen

The variety of squash available in fall is incredible and while they all taste similar each one has its own unique texture or quality. Of course there are many other types of squash but these are a few of my … Continue reading →

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Tangerine Pomegranate Cranberry Sauce (and a little something extra!)

Posted on November 3, 2014 by Jolena @TheRubyKitchen

Fall is in full swing and Thanksgiving is just around the corner. I have been blessed to be able to share it with my in-laws for the past ten years. My husband’s mother does most of the cooking and I … Continue reading →

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Homemade Hot Sauce

Posted on October 29, 2014 by Jolena @TheRubyKitchen

Recently we returned from a road trip visiting family. My aunt has a giant garden and it was full of peppers begging to be picked. She insisted we pick a bag full and return home with them. I tend to be … Continue reading →

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Roasted Butternut Squash & Pumpkin Soup with Ginger Beet Puree

Posted on October 22, 2014 by Jolena @TheRubyKitchen

I have been on a soup kick lately and cannot get enough of it. I always make a large batch of butternut squash soup and freeze the leftovers. It makes a quick and easy weeknight meal and thaws in no … Continue reading →

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Pumpkin Spice Smoothie

Posted on September 26, 2014 by Jolena @TheRubyKitchen

The Great Pumpkin Battle rages on and this time it is packed with nutrition. Smoothies are a work week staple in our house and perfect for using up fruits and vegetables that are past their prime and headed to the garbage … Continue reading →

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Panzanella (Bread) Salad

Posted on September 10, 2014 by Jolena @TheRubyKitchen

Panza-what? This Tuscan salad is a mouthful to pronounce. Traditionally, it contains oil, vinegar, onions and other vegetables with the bread soaked in the liquid. My favorite way to prepare it keeps the bread slightly crunchy still and makes the … Continue reading →

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Cherry Salsa & Spiced Pork Chops

Posted on August 29, 2014 by Jolena @TheRubyKitchen

Cherry season is over. It is a sad time for me because that is one of the things I look forward to the most during summer. Plump, bountiful and finally reasonably priced I stock up, pit and freeze as many … Continue reading →

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Gooey Brownie Cookies

Posted on May 30, 2014 by Jolena @TheRubyKitchen

Cookies are not typically a summer thing but I am here to make a case for them. These are the cookie version of brownies, adapted from Bon Appétit magazine. Spoon on a scoop of ice cream to make even more … Continue reading →

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Vietnamese (It’s Almost) Summer Rolls

Posted on March 14, 2014 by Jolena @TheRubyKitchen

  There is a new International food market in our neighborhood and I could not wait until it opened. So on a Saturday afternoon I went on an adventure to check it out. I fully expected to be disappointed, only … Continue reading →

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