Category Archives: Gluten Free Dishes

Dijon Thyme Roasted Cabbage

Dijon Thyme Roasted Cabbage
Cabbage is still in season, and going on sale in preparation for St. Patricks Day.  Cabbage is enjoyed in America over St. Patties day because it was inexpensive for Irish immigrants to purchase.  Because it doesn’t cost much, it is a staple in my kitchen all winter long. Cabbage lasts for a long time in the fridge, it is versatile, and so healthy! This Dijon thyme roasted cabbage is an easy side to put together for quick dinners. Continue reading

Clam and Millet Stuffed Mushrooms

Clam and millet stuffed mushroomsMushrooms are a great ingredient to work with as a cook.    They are rich and full of umami.  Umami is the flavor of savoriness.   When mushrooms cook, something magical happens.  Their dense spongy material softens and releases so much flavor!  Mushrooms are good so many ways, sauted for pasta like this Ravioli Bake with Spinach and Mushrooms, or in veggie burgers like this Black Bean and Mushroom Burger.  In this clam and millet stuffed mushrooms recipe, I stuff a large mushroom cap with diced clams and cooked millet. So rich and flavorful! Continue reading

Apple Date Chutney

Apple date chutney ingredients

Chutney is a great way to add a huge layer of flavor to a dish or recipe.  If you are unfamiliar, it is a condiment or side dish traditionally used with many Indian dishes.  Most are made with fruit, vinegar, and spices.  This combination of sweet, acidity, and spice pairs well with almost any dish! Continue reading

African Peanut Stew with Kale

African Peanut Stew

When I first came across the idea of peanut stew, I did not like the sounds of it.  Peanuts will get soggy when they’re stewed, and that texture might be weird.  They are great made into butter, however. The creamy butter from the peanuts is the star in this dish, not stewed peanuts.  Don’t be afraid! Continue reading

Avocado Tostadas

Tacos are considered a kings food in my house.  Tostadas are flat tacos, right?  Well, not really.  Tostada means “toasted.”  It’s kind-of hard to toast a taco because all the ingredients are wrapped up inside it’s crunchy shell (or soft shell depending on your preference).  Tostadas and tacos have very similar (if not the same) ingredients, therefore, we are making room for toasty tostadas at the king’s table!  Especially these avocado tostadas!

Avocado tostadas with refried beans

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Easy Guacamole

This recipe is my favorite.  I mean it, I am so excited to share this recipe.  Guacamole is something that should be easy to make.  And this recipe is delicious as well.  I made this recipe by testing time and time again, until I came up with the perfect combination.  I stock all the ingredients, except the avocado, in my pantry so I can whip it up at any time!

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Thai Butternut Squash Soup

Butternut squash soup is so creamy and smooth.  It’s a big bowl of warm and cozy that is comforting as the cold weather starts to creep in.  This butternut squash soup has a twist from the original.  It’s infused with Thai flavors that make it even more rich and special.  And a little bit spicy, because that’s how I roll…!

Thai Butternut Squash Soup

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Rosemary Roasted Potatoes

It’s finally November.  I have been reluctant this fall to get into the season.  However, Thanksgiving is on its way and it’s time to start testing recipes!  This recipe is a simple side dish that will do for Thanksgiving or Christmas.  Roasted potatoes are easy and delicious.  Adding rosemary adds a fresh element that works well with all your holiday dishes!

Rosemary Roasted Potatoes

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Smoked Tofu

This recipe has been ready for the blog for a long time, and it is finally here!  Tofu is not much by itself, it’s known for absorbing flavors well.  Smoking it adds immense flavors that go well into many types of dishes and turn boring old tofu into something special.  Buying smoked tofu from the store is expensive.  However, smoking it at home is really easy to do!

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Roasted Potato and Trout Salad

I didn’t grow up eating a lot of salads.  But boy do I love them now!  Anything can be tossed together and called a salad.  This salad is traditional in the sense that I use greens to bulk it up.  Roasted potatoes and flaky trout make this dish incredibly filling, which is rare to find in a salad.  Pair it with the creamy dilled dressing and you have a winner!

Trout and Potato Salad with Creamy Dressing

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