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Comment on Roasted Vegan Stuffed Acorn Squash by Aysegul Sanford

Aysegul Sanford — Mon, 20 Nov 2023 01:57:37 +0000

In reply to tilda. You sure can. I would place it in a low heat oven (325 degrees or so) and let it reheat until it is warmed to your liking. Hope this helps.

Comment on Almond Flour Paleo Gingerbread Cookies by Aysegul Sanford

Aysegul Sanford — Mon, 20 Nov 2023 01:56:42 +0000

In reply to Daryna. Happy to hear that you liked it Daryna.

Comment on Wild Rice Pilaf by Aysegul Sanford

Aysegul Sanford — Mon, 20 Nov 2023 01:56:19 +0000

In reply to Sara Vanderbilt. You sure can. I would recommend sautéing it with the veggies at the beginning. Hope this helps.

Comment on Wild Rice Pilaf by Sara Vanderbilt

Sara Vanderbilt — Mon, 20 Nov 2023 00:43:41 +0000

Could you throw some sausage into this pilaf?

Comment on Roasted Vegan Stuffed Acorn Squash by tilda

tilda — Sun, 19 Nov 2023 23:41:44 +0000

In reply to Aysegul Sanford. Can you reheat the stuffed squash to be sure that it is served warm?

Comment on Almond Flour Paleo Gingerbread Cookies by Daryna

Daryna — Sun, 19 Nov 2023 09:46:45 +0000

Nice texture and taste! I like it much more than typical gingerbread cookies

Comment on Chestnut Soup by Aysegul Sanford

Aysegul Sanford — Sat, 18 Nov 2023 21:08:14 +0000

In reply to Cindy. This is music to my ears Cindy. Thanks for coming by and taking the time to leave a review.

Comment on Almond Pulp Recipe by Aysegul Sanford

Aysegul Sanford — Sat, 18 Nov 2023 20:21:31 +0000

In reply to Helen. I am so happy you found me Helen. Please browse around and let me know if I can help you in any way.

Comment on Almond Flour Bread (Quick Low Carb Recipe) by Aysegul Sanford

Aysegul Sanford — Sat, 18 Nov 2023 20:16:41 +0000

In reply to Lisa Ward. This makes me so happy Lisa. Thanks for coming by and taking the time to leave a review. To answer your question: I usually make an omelette the next morning during the winter months. During the summer months, I use it to make ice cream. Hope this answers your question.

Comment on Almond Flour Cake by Shae Lynn Watt

Shae Lynn Watt — Sat, 18 Nov 2023 18:31:24 +0000

In reply to Nidhi Dwivedi. I think it depends on your expectations. I sub flax eggs in recipes like this all the time for my husband, and the outcome is delicious. It’s NOT going to be the same cake in the pictures - it will be denser, and perhaps closer in texture to a biscuit or scone? But I think you could definitely use flax eggs to adapt this recipe into something tasty and special… if you don’t expect it to be the same cake. There are recipes where an egg sub will cause it to to fail (there’s no getting around eggs in an angel food cake, for example), but in this one, I think it would just be different.

Comment on Almond Pulp Recipe by Helen

Helen — Sat, 18 Nov 2023 10:31:29 +0000

An so excited to find this page, I’ve been making almond milk for my husband and not been due what to do with the pulp… actually been feeding to the chickens but thought there must be more. Thank you. Looking forward to learning from your blog.

Comment on Almond Flour Bread (Quick Low Carb Recipe) by Lisa Ward

Lisa Ward — Thu, 16 Nov 2023 17:17:36 +0000

Love this recipe!! I make it regularly now that I am gluten and dairy free. Do you have any great recipes or suggestions for the extra egg yolks that are left behind?

Comment on Homemade No-Knead Olive Bread Recipe by Aysegul Sanford

Aysegul Sanford — Thu, 16 Nov 2023 16:16:59 +0000

In reply to Angela Haddad. Hi Angela, To be honest, I have never made these in a muffin tin. However, having made the actual recipe so many times, I feel like it won't work. This is mainly because the magic of this recipe is trapping the heat in the Dutch oven and I don't think that a muffin tin will achieve that. So, sadly, I won't recommend cooking this bread dough as muffins. Hope this helps.

Comment on Turkey Tenderloin Recipe by Aysegul Sanford

Aysegul Sanford — Thu, 16 Nov 2023 16:14:43 +0000

In reply to Mallory. This is music to my ears. I am so happy to hear that you enjoyed this recipe Mallory. Thanks for coming back and leaving a review.

Comment on Wild Rice Stuffing by Aysegul Sanford

Aysegul Sanford — Thu, 16 Nov 2023 16:14:05 +0000

In reply to Eddie Reynolds. Hello Eddie, We are making this Wild Rice Stuffing recipe for Thanksgiving as well. I hope that you like it as much as we do. To answer your question: I would prep the recipe exactly as written but do not add the apples, nuts and cranberries a day or two in advance. Bring it to room temperature, place in an airtight container and freeze. Then thaw it in the fridge overnight (on Wednesday.) Prior to warming it up, you can mix in the apples, nuts, and cranberries. We highly recommend that you warm it up in the oven (perhaps while the turkey is resting) but if you only have the option for warming it in the microwave, then we recommend mixing it with a few tablespoons of water so it won't dry out. When it comes to warming large amounts of rice (and food in general), my rule of thumb is to warm it up in 30 second increments and mixing it after each session to ensure it is not drying. As you do that, if you feel like it needs a bit more liquid, then you can easily add and continue to reheat until it is fully heated through. I hope this helps. Please do not hesitate to reach out if I can answer any other questions. Happy Thanksgiving. Aysegul

Comment on Wild Rice Stuffing by Eddie Reynolds

Eddie Reynolds — Thu, 16 Nov 2023 15:40:37 +0000

My oven on Thanksgiving Day will be full. I want to make this and freeze. I assume rewarming in a microwave would also work ok? Maybe at half-power?

Comment on Turkey Tenderloin Recipe by Mallory

Mallory — Thu, 16 Nov 2023 00:57:07 +0000

This was very delicious!! I enjoyed it very much and so did my 3 year old! Thank you so much for sharing!! I will be making it again!!

I did double the seasoning since I had a huge tenderloins!! It was perfect!!

Comment on Homemade No-Knead Olive Bread Recipe by Angela Haddad

Angela Haddad — Wed, 15 Nov 2023 00:28:15 +0000

I made this twice and loved it. I was wondering if it’s possible to make these as muffins? If so, would the temp change and how long would I bake them for?

Comment on Shaved Brussel Sprout Salad with Apples and Goat Cheese by Aysegul Sanford

Aysegul Sanford — Tue, 14 Nov 2023 21:27:42 +0000

In reply to Theresa Turner. Hello Theresa, You are right. It seems like the nutrition calculator I use didn't get it right. I just rerun it and it went down to 299 calories. Still somewhat high because of the goat cheese and nuts, but if you want you can use a lesser amount to go down on the calories. And to answer your question - This salad is good for 6 servings as a side dish. I hope this answers your question.

Comment on Shaved Brussel Sprout Salad with Apples and Goat Cheese by Theresa Turner

Theresa Turner — Tue, 14 Nov 2023 03:17:21 +0000

How many servings is this salad? 400 plus calories per serving seems high for the ingredients.

Comment on Easy Mashed Sweet Potatoes by Aysegul Sanford

Aysegul Sanford — Mon, 13 Nov 2023 20:47:48 +0000

In reply to Andrea A.. Hello Andrea, That is so sweet of you to cook for others. You can freeze this dish. I made sure to add the instructions in the recipe card for you. Hope this helps.

Comment on Easy Mashed Sweet Potatoes by Andrea A.

Andrea A. — Mon, 13 Nov 2023 20:33:34 +0000

I make meals for my church that go in their freezer and then they pull them out when needed and deliver to homebound parishioners. Can this be frozen? I’d like to do a turkey and mashed sweet potato meal but wasn’t sure how the sweet potatoes would taste if frozen and then thawed and re-heated. Any thoughts would be appreciated.

Comment on Bulgur Pilaf by Aysegul Sanford

Aysegul Sanford — Mon, 13 Nov 2023 20:27:01 +0000

In reply to Gina. Hello Gina, You can keep the tomatoes (and the paste) if you want, but my mom made it without. I added my mom's version in the notes section for you. Please let me know if you have any other questions.

Comment on Bulgur Pilaf by Gina

Gina — Mon, 13 Nov 2023 19:50:49 +0000

I am very new to this… can you clarify that you remove the tomatoes and the tomato paste in exchange for the vermicelli? Otherwise, the recipe remains the same. Do you have a separate recipe for your mother’s version? Thank you in advance for your help.

Comment on 35+ Healthy Thanksgiving Recipes by Aysegul Sanford

Aysegul Sanford — Sat, 11 Nov 2023 16:52:23 +0000

In reply to Tina. Hello Tina, You can certainly make it a day ahead and store it in the fridge until you are ready to serve it. I hope this helps.

Comment on 35+ Healthy Thanksgiving Recipes by Tina

Tina — Fri, 10 Nov 2023 21:24:31 +0000

Can you make this ahead of time (day or two before)?

Comment on Roasted Pear Salad with Goat Cheese by Aysegul Sanford

Aysegul Sanford — Fri, 10 Nov 2023 02:42:12 +0000

In reply to Judy Belanger. Hello Judy, I would recommend using butter lettuce instead of iceberg lettuce, but in a pinch, any salad greens would work. If you can get your hands on it, I would recommend a handful of arugula as its peppery flavors pair beautifully with the sweetness coming from pears. I hope this answers your question.

Comment on Roasted Pear Salad with Goat Cheese by Judy Belanger

Judy Belanger — Fri, 10 Nov 2023 00:12:42 +0000

haven’t done the salad yet, but could we use iceberg lettuce o the new buttery lettuce, and the one I had at the restaurant was warm dressing if I remember. or would it just be the warmth of the pears?

Comment on Rosemary Mashed Potatoes by Aysegul Sanford

Aysegul Sanford — Sat, 04 Nov 2023 13:21:44 +0000

In reply to Jeana. I am happy to hear that you liked this recipe Jeana. Thanks for coming by and taking the time to leave an honest review.

Comment on Wild Rice Stuffing by Aysegul Sanford

Aysegul Sanford — Sat, 04 Nov 2023 13:21:03 +0000

In reply to Moriah. Hello Moriah, Thanks so much for taking the time to leave an honest review of the recipe.

Comment on Wild Rice Stuffing by Moriah

Moriah — Wed, 01 Nov 2023 23:38:41 +0000

Too many flavors contradicting each other. I’m going to leave out the pecans next time and maybe add slightly more apples and craisins. It has a lot of potential.

Comment on Rosemary Mashed Potatoes by Jeana

Jeana — Sun, 29 Oct 2023 22:33:14 +0000

I have made this recipe 3 times now. Everyone loves them and they are now requested frequently. These are simply the best mashed potatoes with a wonderful flavor!! I look forward to trying more of your recipes.

Comment on Chocolate Chili by Aysegul Sanford

Aysegul Sanford — Sat, 28 Oct 2023 21:18:26 +0000

In reply to Beau. Hello Beau, Thanks for your honest feedback. I appreciate you taking the time to come back and leave a comment. I am happy to hear that you enjoyed it. And your note on the amount of chili is noted. Cheers, Aysegul

Comment on Chocolate Chili by Beau

Beau — Sat, 28 Oct 2023 01:23:39 +0000

We made this with a meat substitute instead of turkey and it was very good! I do think there was too much chili powder. I’d cut out one tablespoon… maybe even two. It seemed to overpower everything else so you couldn’t really taste the sweet potato or garlic or much of the chocolate. still tasty!

Comment on Brown Jasmine Rice in Instant Pot by Aysegul Sanford

Aysegul Sanford — Fri, 27 Oct 2023 17:22:26 +0000

In reply to Krystal. Krystal, This was an error on my part. I mistakenly categorized this recipe as grain-free. I am sorry for my mistake. It is now classified correctly. Thanks for bringing this to my attention.

Comment on Almond Flour Brownies by Aysegul Sanford

Aysegul Sanford — Fri, 27 Oct 2023 17:21:30 +0000

In reply to Jessie. Hi Jessie, There is no typo in the recipe. The batter for the baked goods made with almond flour usually tend to have more of a liquid-y texture. Feel free to watch the video in the recipe card to compare your batter to mine. Please let me know if I can help in any way. Best, Aysegul

Comment on How to Roast Chestnuts in The Oven by Aysegul Sanford

Aysegul Sanford — Fri, 27 Oct 2023 17:16:14 +0000

In reply to Anne E Wege. Hello Anne, I am thrilled to hear that you got great results. Thank you so much for coming by and taking the time to leave a review about your experience. Cheers, Aysegul

Comment on How to Roast Chestnuts in The Oven by Anne E Wege

Anne E Wege — Fri, 27 Oct 2023 17:02:03 +0000

I just oven-roasted chestnuts for the very first time, and your instructions were PERFECT!!
The details and the photos made it very easy to replicate, and all four dozen (in one batch) turned out GREAT – I am so thrilled!! THANK YOU!!!!

Comment on Almond Flour Brownies by Jessie

Jessie — Thu, 26 Oct 2023 14:35:35 +0000

The dry ingredients to wet ingredients ratio is way off. The batter was the consistency of chocolate milk. I think there must be a typo.

Comment on Brown Jasmine Rice in Instant Pot by Krystal

Krystal — Wed, 25 Oct 2023 21:59:51 +0000

I came to your website for grain free recipes.
Rice is a grain.

Comment on Almond Flour Apple Muffins by Aysegul Sanford

Aysegul Sanford — Wed, 25 Oct 2023 20:55:09 +0000

In reply to Jaime Bowlin. I am happy to hear that you liked it Jaime. Thanks for coming by and taking the time to leave a review.

Comment on Maple Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe by Aysegul Sanford

Aysegul Sanford — Wed, 25 Oct 2023 20:54:43 +0000

In reply to Jennifer. It is "Or". Either one would work. Hope this helps.

Comment on Quick and Easy Olive Oil Bread Dip Recipe (The Best 5-Minute Appetizer) by Aysegul Sanford

Aysegul Sanford — Wed, 25 Oct 2023 20:51:37 +0000

In reply to Audrey. Hi Audrey, While I think it is a great idea, I wouldn't recommend doing that. Since this dip has cheese in the mixture it wouldn't do well if it is not refrigerated. And even with refrigeration, I would recommend consuming it within 4-5 days of making it. I hope this answers your question.

Comment on Quick and Easy Olive Oil Bread Dip Recipe (The Best 5-Minute Appetizer) by Audrey

Audrey — Wed, 25 Oct 2023 16:50:44 +0000

In reply to Carol Cuevas. I’m considering making jars of this for Christmas gifts and wanted to know what the shelf life would be?

Comment on Maple Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe by Jennifer

Jennifer — Mon, 23 Oct 2023 07:45:35 +0000

Is this supposed to be lemon AND orange juice? Or is it lemon OR orange juice?

Comment on Almond Flour Apple Muffins by Jaime Bowlin

Jaime Bowlin — Mon, 23 Oct 2023 03:32:03 +0000

Excellent! Wonderful flavor and texture. Will definitely make again.

Comment on French Apple Cake by Aysegul Sanford

Aysegul Sanford — Sun, 22 Oct 2023 16:32:02 +0000

In reply to Barbra. This is music to my ears Barbra. I love the addition of cinnamon and nutmeg. Thanks for coming by and taking the time to leave a review. Cheers, Aysegul

Comment on How to Roast Chestnuts in The Oven by Aysegul Sanford

Aysegul Sanford — Sun, 22 Oct 2023 16:31:10 +0000

In reply to Pam C. Hello Pam, I am thrilled to hear that it worked for you. Thanks so much for coming by and taking the time to leave a review about your experience. Cheers, Aysegul

Comment on How to Roast Chestnuts in The Oven by Pam C

Pam C — Sat, 21 Oct 2023 14:56:42 +0000

Just tried using this technique on some chestnuts I bought at my produce store here in Greece. It worked like a charm. 90% of the popped out whole and beautiful ready to go into my stew. A couple broke but overall easy peasy. Thanks for the informative post!

Comment on French Apple Cake by Barbra

Barbra — Sat, 21 Oct 2023 00:38:17 +0000

I’ve made this cake twice in the last week! My family LOVES it! We are a gluten and dairy free family, so I adjusted this recipe for that. It turned out beautifully, and I love that the star of this cake is apple! It’s not too sweet or greasy, and it’s a perfect balance of cake/apple. I added cinnamon and nutmeg in and I didn’t have dark rum but I had spiced rum! Fabulous!