Gluten Free Recipes
Baked Butternut Squash
Butternut Lovin' What a week it's been....it's definitely starting to feel like the holidays now. Foggy mornings, chilly evenings...and that great smell of a fireplace burning somewhere. I love baking sweet and/or savory things on evenings like this....where the...
Soba Noodle Soup
Light and Hearty. I love this soup....especially during the holidays when there's so much rich and over-the-top goodies that we can find ourselves surrounded by. I made this right after Thanksgiving and it tasted it like nectar. Also, as the sickies (flu, colds, sore...
Soup Season has officially begun.
Broccoli- Cauliflower Cheddar Soup It's that time of year....gray, foggy, drizzly and damp----PERFECT weather for a cup of soup! I usually like brothy soups....but every now and then a thick-creamy-total comfort soup fits the bill. And last night was definitely one of...
Soupy Rice with Zucchini
Cold Day Comfort Food Soupy Rice is something my mother-in-law made my husband and her other kids on cold days, sick days and days when they just want something comforting. It’s super simple and super de-lish…it’s just rice, milk, butter and dash of...
Bhajia: rainy day comfort food.
This post is for all my friends and family on the East Coast that are hunkered down as Hurricane Sandy brings heavy rains and strong winds to their neck of the woods....may you all stay SAFE, dry and protected. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you all. My...
sunday morning HASH.
a twist on a classic... Right now in the Indian lunar calendar there's a period called Shraddh going on...this year it falls from Sept 29- Oct 15. Shraddh is a two week period dedicated to remembering and honoring our ancestors because the energy of these two weeks...
end of summer small batch JAMS & SMOOTHIES.
A great way to use up the end of summer fruits.... Peaches are one of my favorite fruits....last week I went on little overboard buying our fruit for the week...so my peaches had gotten a little overripe :). I hate throwing food away....so whenever my pitted fruits or...
Vegetable Garden Quinoa Bowl
great weeknight option... This is a great weeknight meal....it's fast, easy and tasty...and it's even quicker and easier if you have leftover Quinoa-Rice Pilaf or plain Quinoa already in the fridge. Did you know Quinoa has up to 12 grams of protein in just a 1/2 cup...
Pasta a la Summer
Capturing Summer, one bite at a time I just LOVE fresh veggies & herb pasta dishes in the summer....they say SUMMER with every bite! My favorite combination is fresh corn, red bells, zucchini, tomatoes and LOTS of fresh basil! It's even better when some...
Ricotta stuffed ASIAN PEARS
Ricotta stuffed ASIAN PEARS. YUM is about all I can say about this divine creation....not only is this a healthy, gluten free, low sugar, super de-lish dessert option....but it's something I would definitely serve as a side at brunch. Light in flavor, the creamy,...
asian pear FRIED RICE.
asian pear FRIED RICE. We've been having fun experimenting with our harvest of Asian Pears.... a few days ago I had some leftover rice I wanted to use it up. So I made a fried rice with baked tofu, edamame, carrots, broccoli and ASIAN PEARS instead of water...
ASIAN PEARS kissed with salt and red chili powder.
De-lish! I LOVE Asian Pears....they're perfect! Crisp, refreshing, not overly sweet....yum! We have two trees in our backyard that are completely full...if you live in the Bay Area, drop me a note and we'll figure out a way to get you some. One of my favorite ways of...
WAFFLE mornings. WAFFLE evenings.
WAFFLE mornings. WAFFLE evenings. WAFFLE mornings. WAFFLE evenings. I'm always looking for quick and easy breakfast ideas....Trader Joe's now carries egg-less, Gluten Free Waffles :)! Yippee! I just pop one in the toaster, add a little maple syrup, a dollop of greek...
PLUM jelly LIME spritzer’s….
great on a HOT summer's day.... It's plum season! A friend of ours has a plum tree that gives, gives and gives more all summer long. Last weekend they dropped off a big bowl of SUPER ripe ones...so my husband, the AMAZING jam maker that he is made some plum jelly....
ONE-pot cornbread: a complete meal.
This One-pot Cornbread is an easy and wholesome meal! I take my favorite cornbread recipe...and then add a bunch of goodies from different food groups to make it a complete meal...black beans for protein, red bells, zuchinni, corn, cilantro, jalapenos and tomatoes for...
Gluten Free Flour Blends
Gluten Free Flour Blends.... Below is a list of my FAVORITE Gluten Free Flour Blends! I've tried many substitutes...with varying results...each blend work differently depending on the type of baking...so play around with these and then report back and let us know what...
baked TOFU: great to have on hand.
Baked tofu is great to have on hand....especially when you have a tasty marinate; they really soak up the flavor. I like baking tofu verses pan frying for several reasons....1. it's easier :), 2. they all cook to the same consistency, 3.) it requires less constant...
Easy-peezy Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream….
Have you ever enjoyed a strawberry straight off the vine? When it's slightly warm, super sweet and almost melts in your mouth? A really great strawberry like that, is like summer wrapped up in a bite. And this recipe definitely captures the deliciousness of the...
Quinoa and Black Bean CAKES.
Quinoa and Black Bean CAKES. These are similar to the RICE PATTIES that I LOVE....but a little different :). These little cakes are great to eat with a side of veggies, salad or soup...as an alternative for a veggie burger patty or just by themselves. They cook...
Cheesecake Stuffed Peaches…Strawberries and one Fuji Apple….
Cheesecake Stuffed Peaches...Strawberries and one Fuji Apple.... Last year I posted this de-lish recipe on Cheesecake Stuffed Peaches....and last night I decided to experiment and try it in a few new ways.... 1. I used 3 white peaches instead of yellow ones...
