Tag: Type 1 Diabetes. T1D

Ranch Dressing

Ranch Dressing

The original Ranch Dressing was created at the Hidden Valley Ranch, California in the 1950’s. It is Gluten Free if you need a prepared dressing.

Rosemary and Garlic Roasted Potatoes

Rosemary and Garlic Roasted Potatoes

These potatoes go so well with just about anything and are super easy! Start the olive oil mixture earlier in the day if you wish or just before cooking, the result is the same……delicious. We’ve also made this just as successfully on the barbeque in…

Roasted Pepper and Cream Cheese Dip

Roasted Pepper and Cream Cheese Dip

  We love this dip with veggies and chips! Use any color of pepper you prefer. The flavors intensify if you make this the day before and store covered in the refrigerator. At the very least chill for 6 hours before serving.

Baja Sauce

Baja Sauce

Baja style fish tacos, originating on the Baja California and Mexican peninsula involves fried or grilled white fish, shredded cabbage and a creamy white sauce.  Baja Sauce usually has mayo, sour cream, spices and lime, drizzled over the fish and cabbage. Thanks to Brother-in-law, Kevin…

Pickled Red Onions

Pickled Red Onions

Pickled Red Onions are a breeze to make and taste so good on summer fun foods!  Perfect for any kind of tacos, the longer they “pickle” the more mellow they become. These onions go really well with , at the taco bar or any other…

Raspberry Fool

Raspberry Fool

This summer dessert is perfect when the berries are at their best. It’s not too sweet, sending blood sugars into orbit; but it is rich. We like to serve on its own or heaped on top of berries alongside lemon cookies. Use any berries that…

Fresh Peas

Fresh Peas

  Are so delicious. Nothing else needs to be said!  Growing up we had an 8 hour drive to see relatives in Saskatchewan.  Sometimes during pea season, we would stop at the garden our Grandparents kept “across the river” and raid the pea patch before…

Italian Wedding Soup

Italian Wedding Soup

  Adapted from Culinaire Magazine. “Italian Wedding Soup” has nothing to do with weddings but the marriage of flavors in the soup. We like to build our own bowls when there are several ingredients; it’s much easier to carb count and keep track of gluten…

Alfredo Sauce

Alfredo Sauce

Created in 1892, by Alfredo di Lelio, a Roman chef; Alfredo Sauce consisted only of Parmesan, butter and pasta.  Later came the addition of cream.  Serve by itself or alongside just about anything – our summer favourites are shrimp and asparagus, or with one of…