RECIPES
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...
smoothies to-GO….
smoothies to-GO.... Like I mentioned a few posts ago....my husband and I love our smoothies on the road. This a great thing to pack for road trips...a nutritious, filling, tasty, fast and definitely cost-effective alternative to eating out for breakfast or a snack...
