Quinoa is a healthy gluten free grain that has all essential amino acids. If you are not familiar with it, give it a try! It cooks just like rice and you can even use a rice cooker. This easy recipe has minimal ingredients and can be made for lunch, dinner or snack. You can even […]
Tag Archives: Side Dishes
Ratatouille
1/2 cup olive oil 2 large onions, sliced 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 medium eggplant, cut into 1″ cubes 2 green peppers, chopped 3 zucchini, cut into 1/2″ slices 1 28-oz. can tomatoes, drained, or 4 cups fresh tomatoes, chopped 1 tsp. sea salt 1/4 tsp. pepper 1 tsp. oregano 1/2 tsp. thyme In a […]
Oven Roasted Vegetables
Use any combination of the following cut into bite-sized pieces: unpeeled, washed eggplant small red potatoes yellow or green summer squash mushrooms asparagus bell peppers peeled red onion Toss with crushed garlic cloves and olive oil. Sprinkle with rosemary, oregano, tarragon, and basil to taste. Spread in a roasting pan in single layers and roast […]
Cranberry Relish
This is a great alternative to canned cranberry relish at Thanksgiving. 1 (12 oz) package fresh cranberries, rinsed and drained 1 large unpeeled orange, cut into eighths and seeded 1 large granny smith apple, cut into eights and cored 1/2 cup walnuts 1/2 to 3/4 cup sugar, to taste Place cranberries in the bowl of […]
Gluten Free Cornbread Stuffing
6-7 cups gluten-free cornbread, cut into ½-inch cubes 4 links gluten-free sausage (pork, turkey, chicken), pierced with a fork and simmered in hot water for ten minutes 4 tablespoons olive oil 1 large onion, diced 2-3 carrots, peeled and diced 3 stalks celery, diced 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 apple, peeled and diced 2 (14-ounce) […]
Lemon Roasted Beets
Lemon-Herb Roasted Beets 1 1/2 pound(s) golden or red beets, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces or wedges 4 teaspoon(s) extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoon(s) chopped fresh or 2 teaspoons dried herbs, such as marjoram, oregano, and/or rosemary 1 teaspoon(s) freshly grated lemon zest 1/2 teaspoon(s) sea salt 1/4 teaspoon(s) freshly ground pepper 1 tablespoon(s) […]
Garlic Butternut Squash
Garlicky Butternut Squash I hosted Thanksgiving feast for over 30 of our close friends and this dish, it was a huge hit! Butternut squash is low in fat and cholesterol, and high in vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E, and potassium. 1 butternut squash 2 cloves garlic 2 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp parsley, finely chopped […]
Colorful Bean Salad
Ingredients: 5 tablespoons red wine vinegar 3 tablespoons olive oil 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro 2 limes, juiced 1 Tbsp agave 3/4 teaspoon sea salt 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 (1 pound) package frozen shelled edamame/soybeans (preferably organic) 3 cups frozen corn kernels (preferably organic) 1 pint cherry tomatoes, quartered 4 green onions, thinly sliced […]
Asian Broccoli Slaw
My sister whipped up this yummy dish in minutes. This recipe is gluten/dairy free and is well balanced with protein, some carbs, healthy fat, and lots of veggies. Ingredients: 1 bag of broccoli slaw (12 oz), pre-washed (also has carrots & red cabbage in it) 15 oz can of mandarin oranges (rinse off with water […]
Baked Yam Fries
Yams are considered a superfood that contains an abundant number of B Vitamins such as Vitamin B6 (important for your liver and detox), as well as Folic Acid (to help detoxify excess estrogen to improve PMS for us women). Yams also are full of other vitamins, plus essential minerals, fiber and antioxidants! Kids usually love […]
