Tandoori grilled tofu and vegetables is a recipe that I wanted to try for a long time before I finally did. I love anything grilled and the spice mix used in the sauce is gold, literally.
What is tandoori? It is a dish that originated in India that uses a yogurt based sauce and a tandoor oven, which is heated with wood or charcoal. I grilled mine to acheive the smokey flavor of a traditional tandoor dish. Continue reading
Posted in Asian, Gluten Free Dishes, Vegetarian Main Dish
My husband has said hands down, this soft zucchini taco shells recipe is his favorite way to enjoy the gluttony of zucchini that has come out of our garden this summer. It might be a good way to sneak some veggies in for picky eaters too!
What make this recipe a taco shell and not just a tortilla? Masa harina is the flour used to make corn tortillas, the base for most authentic tacos. I use it here to give these tortillas the flavor of a corn tortilla, and help bind the zucchini together. Continue reading
Posted in Component Cooking, Gluten Free Dishes, Mexican
Tagged Cheese, Eggs, Vegetarian, Zucchini
Do you guys ever have those moments when you see a picture of a recipe and you just have to make it!? Well it happenend to me when I saw two of my favorite ingredients together: black beans and pasta! I made my own healthy tweeks to this black bean taco pasta salad recipe.
First of all, I don’t mess around with taco seasoning packets. I stock so many spices, there is no need! Also, those packets have added ingredients that you don’t need. Just keep a well stocked spice rack and you are set! Continue reading
Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Pasta, Quick and Easy, Side Dish, Southwestern, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Black Beans, Cheese, Noodles, Peppers, Quick and Easy, Sweet Corn, Tomatoes, Yogurt
It’s finally zucchini season! Zucchini is one of my favorite summertime produce items. They grow plentifully in my garden, so I have to come up with new and exciting ways to use them, like this tex mex black bean zucchini skillet.
This skillet meal is fast and simple, made with ingredients that I always have stocked in my pantry like frozen corn, salsa, and black beans. Continue reading
Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Quick and Easy, Southwestern, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Beans, Cheese, Quick and Easy, Sour Cream, Sweet Corn, Tomatoes, Vegetarian, Zucchini
I love all things spicy. However, balance is also an important component to a great meal. This chili glazed tofu with pineapple salsa and coconut rice has got it all! Spicy tofu, cooling coconut and bright, fresh pineapple!
Coconut rice is a favorite side dish of mine because it pairs well with many things. It’s also really easy to make, and is made from pantry staples like brown rice and coconut milk. Continue reading
Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Grains, Vegan, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Cilantro, Coconut Milk, Garlic, Pineapple, Rice, Tomatoes, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole grain
I have long adored falafel from restaurants, but thought it was going to be complicated to make at home. Honestly, now that I’ve tried it, it is soooo easy. I make these baked falafel lettuce wraps with lemon aioli on weeknights!
The only downside to this recipe is that you cannot use canned chickpeas. You must soak dried chickpeas for 8-24 hours, which requires some advanced planning. Continue reading
Posted in Appetizer, Gluten Free Dishes, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Chickpeas, Cilantro, Garlic, Lemon, Make ahead, Romaine, Vegetarian, Yogurt
I have been harvesting a lot of snow peas and snap peas in the last few weeks. When I was digging through the fridge trying to come up with ideas for a quick meal, I thought of those thai crunch salads you see all over pinterest. Well, mine isn’t exactly thai, but it is a delicious crunchy asian chopped salad with peanut dressing! Continue reading
Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Quick and Easy, Salad, Vegan, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Carrots, Edamame, Nuts, Peanut butter, Red cabbage, Snow Peas, Sriracha, Vegan, Vegetarian
Right now I am craving fresh summer produce! Unfortunately, it’s just not here yet. My pepper plants in the garden are still only 4 inches tall! Therefore, I made this roasted red pepper quinoa salad using pantry staples instead.
A jar of roasted red peppers is an easy ingredient to keep in the cupboard to make a quick meal. It’s perfect for this time of year when you want fresh peppers that aren’t quite in season. Continue reading
Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Grains, Salad, Vegan, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Chickpeas, Cilantro, Peppers, Quick and Easy, quinoa, Sweet Corn
I first tried this spicy honey cashew tofu with rainbow vegetables for dinner because I found a forgoten bag of cashews in the back of the fridge. My husband actually used the word bliss to describe this meal! Winner, winner, tofu dinner.
The sauce is the key component to nailing this stir fry, and honey is the secret ingredient! I’m usually a person that would cut back on the sugar for a savory meal, but you don’t want to skimp on the honey! It makes the flavors so much more complex. Continue reading
Posted in Asian, Gluten Free Dishes, Grains, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Broccoli, Carrots, Garlic, Nuts, Red cabbage, Tofu, Vegetarian, Whole grain
If you’re a subscriber, right now you are thinking, really? Butternut squash in March? Apparently I hoarded my garden squash all winter and still have some. Not sorry. This week I have a simple butternut gruyere pasta bake that you are going to love!
Why will you love it? Let me list the ways. 1) Super easy to make. 2) Gruyere cheese is totally worth the splurge because it is absolutely delicious (and you only need a little). 3) Roasted caramilized butternut squash in a white wine miso sauce? Yes please! Continue reading
Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Pasta, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Butternut Squash, Cheese, Garlic, miso, Vegetarian
