Onesto's Blog: gluten-free recipes, easy entertaining tips, musings

podcasts: they’re not just for walks

In a time when we are so over-stimulated, over-committed and over-burdened, adding more distraction to an already distracted day is not what I intended to suggest.

let them eat cake: vegan chocolate cupcakes

Here’s my recipe for a dessert that is so good and so decadent, no one will know it’s vegan! It’s proof you can bake a cake and eat it too!

warm up and slow down: Minestrone soup

As I type this, it is 25 degrees in Massachusetts, with a “real feel” of only 12 degrees. It is November 13th, but w...

so many veggies: pickle 'em

These babies are not only great in sandwiches, they’re delicious as a side dish, on an antipasto platter, diced up and thrown into an omelet, tossed with a salad…and our kids love them in their school lunches!

secret ingredient: time and attention

When you use simple and honest ingredients you’re going to end up with a dynamite meal. But, I also believe that the food they create together tastes so good because of a couple of secret ingredients: TIME and ATTENTION.

a "winning" basic vinaigrette: with variations

I hope you enjoy this vinaigrette as much as we do. I think it's a nice balance between the hit of tart vinegar that Jesse loves and the creamy texture I go for (no mayo in this, I love using tahini paste as a more shelf-stable alternative)

eating in season: why it's good for you and for the earth

Produce that is harvested in season, is able to grow without a lot of added pesticides and genetic modification.

Onesto's recipe for gluten-free, vegan, wheat-free, vegan and non-GMO Dark Chocolate Energy Bites

Honest, Delicious and Satisfying: Nuts About Chocolate Energy Bites

The best part is that they are packed with sneaky healthy ingredients that your kids (or their friends) won't know they're eating, but will reap the benefits.

Onesto gluten-free, wheat-free, non-GMO, preservative-free and chemical-free Sea Salt Crackers served with an Herbed Shrimp Dip.

The Coastal Table: Guest Post

To say that we have a love affair with the magazine The Coastal Table and it's publisher and founder, Karen Covey is...

Love: It Really Is All Around Us

A few years ago, my daughter Josie and I started a Love Is Everywhere campaign.

Onesto says you can enjoy the holidays on a budget and still indulge in delicious, beautiful and easy gluten-free recipes.

The Magic of Christmas: It Shouldn't Cost a Fortune

If you feel inspired to create a gift, rather than buy it, try one of my favorites below. I think they'll be the perfect way to show that special someone you love them!

decadent brownie bites: shhh, they're vegan and gluten-free

As I type this post, I am happily snacking away on these decadent, moist, chocolaty and GUILT-FREE brownie bites