I was craving tomato soup and a grilled cheese sandwich on my return from Europe. A nice bowl of creamy tomato soup with a grilled cheese is the quintessential comfort food duo, don’t you think? In Italy, Russ and I ordered the most amazing roasted tomatoes so I decided to include some into my soup […]

Well, hello from Tuscany! Russ and I are enjoying Italy immensely!  Our hotel overlooks the mountains and the valley of Lucca. We head to Prato for the Gastro Diet conference on Sunday, which should be an amazing conference!  I am so honored to be speaking at this event! The food has been amazing. No surprise. We […]

Hello Friends. I am gearing up this week to travel to Prato, Italy and Rotterdam, Holland to give two FODMAP talks. Beyond excited! But, first, I thought I would share a quick and easy low FODMAP pork dish!  This recipe is super easy.  Mix Dijon mustard and pure maple syrup.  Brush on the outside of […]

Is it Friday, yet?  YES, it is! Happy Weekend, Friends! I hope you find time to do something fun and relaxing!  Catch up on your sleep, connect with loved ones, get some exercise and/or take in some nature. I am heading to Maine and plan on sleeping in and then walking the beach with my […]

Hello FODMAPers. I hope you are enjoying the last days of summer.  I am up at my Maine cottage just taking in a few last days of this gorgeous weather. But, I did want to share a quick, delicious recipe with you! These garlic and lemon infused roasted shrimp are pretty darn delicious! So…grab a […]

It’s hard to believe summer is almost officially over! We have had one of the best summers ever…the weather this year has been amazing! I really hate to see the warm weather leave us. 🙁 Today, I thought I would share a family friendly recipe for you to try.  I made these for dinner but […]

Today, I thought I would share a sweet and savory salmon recipe.  YUM! Fresh dill and lemon add color but more importantly a lovely flavor. For some garlic flavor, sliced garlic scapes added a finishing touch.  Garlic scapes have not officially been tested for FODMAP content but they are well tolerated by my clients and […]

This recipe is a keeper.  Chicken Parmesan with a quinoa crust? Whoa! You’re welcome.  🙂 Really. Really. Good. The inspiration for this recipe was found at Damn Delicious, here.  I added an extra layer to the crust–dipping the chicken breasts in lactose free milk and a very light layer of potato starch.  It is an extra […]

Chickpeas, fresh oregano, feta, Kalamata olives and heirloom tomatoes were the inspiration for this delish recipe. Russ wanted wheat pasta. I talked him into trying some gluten free rice pasta instead.  We tossed the warm rice pasta with these delightful ingredients. The verdict: YUM. Fresh herbs always add nice color and a yummy flavor to […]