Is anyone feeling like a tropical meal to bring you out of those winter blues? My barbecue chickpea Hawaiian bowls are made with pineapple and coconut quinoa for fresh island flavor!
The barbecue chickpeas in this dish pair perfectly with the sweet pineapple. Pick a barbecue sauce that is not very sweet to help keep flavors balanced. Continue reading
Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Grains, Quick and Easy, Vegan, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Herbs, Pineapple, Quick and Easy, quinoa, Red cabbage, Vegan, Vegetarian
My husband adores garlic. I use it in almost ever dish we make, but it’s rarely the main flavor component. In this creamy garlic potato soup, I used four cloves per serving!
The garlic is added three different times, to add great garlicky flavor with every step. First it’s sauted with some onion until caramelized, then I add more with the broth to simmer. Continue reading
Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Soup, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Garlic, half and half, Potatoes, Vegetarian
So, I might be obsessed with all things buffalo blue cheese, and these buffalo blue cheese cauliflower tacos are no exception!
Recently I made buffalo cauliflower pizza with blue cheese sauce that was outstanding! I decided to try the same idea in tacos, and it is delicious! Continue reading
Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Quick and Easy, Tacos, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Blue cheese, Cauliflower, Quick and Easy, Romaine, Sour Cream, Tacos, Vegetarian
Chili is one of those recipes that you can make in a million (and a half) different ways. I love my chili recipe, and needed to update the recipe for my readers. This vegetarian slow cooker three bean chili is a classic recipe you’ll use again and again.
In this recipe, I use classic kidney beans, black beans, and refried beans. The refried beans act as a thickener and add a creamy texture that binds all other flavors. Continue reading
Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Soup, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Beans, Garlic, Peppers, Tomatoes, Vegetarian
It is really cold this week. When the temperatures drop like this, I love to find meals that have my oven on for a long time to heat up the house! Mushroom Swiss twice baked potatoes do the trick with not one, but two oven bakes!
This twice baked potato recipe is also a creamy, cozy, comfort food perfect for cold winter days! Check out my suggestions for variations to find some healthy mix-ins! Continue reading
Posted in Dinner, Gluten Free Dishes, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Cheese, Garlic, Mushrooms, Potatoes, Sour Cream, Vegetarian
Calling out to all butternut squash fans, this soup is for you! My roasted butternut squash chowder has intense butternut squash flavor in a creamy, luxurious comfort food!
I roasted the squash and stirred it into the chowder at the last minute to help it to hold its unique flavor profile in this chowder. In leftovers, the squash will become more mellow and start to take on the flavor of the chowder. Continue reading
Posted in Dinner, Gluten Free Dishes, Soup, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Butternut Squash, Garlic, Potatoes, Sweet Corn, Vegetarian
Have you ever tried a savory pie? They make wonderful vegetarian main dishes for holidays that everyone can enjoy. This butternut squash spinach pie with an almond crust is loaded with veggies.
Eggs act as a binder to hold the veggies together, and add a little protein. The gluten free crust is made with olive oil and almond meal, so it adds a little more protein as well. Continue reading
Posted in Dinner, Gluten Free Dishes, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Balsamic, Butternut Squash, Cheese, Garlic, Nuts, Spinach, Vegetarian
Seafood is a special treat for me. I tend to reserve it for special occasions, like birthdays and holidays. These crab and shrimp stuffed trout fillets are no exception! My family and I enjoyed them for our Thanksgiving dinner, and I plan to have them again for our Christmas dinner! Continue reading
Posted in Dinner, Fish and Seafood, Gluten Free Dishes
One ingredient I always keep in my fridge for easy nutritious meals is sweet potato. I like to dice them into small pieces and either roast in the oven, or fry in a skillet. They can stand alone as a side, or be tossed into salads, soups, stews and bowls. This sweet potato black bean cilantro salad is my favorite way to use sweet potatoes. Black beans add plenty of protein to help you stay full, and cilantro adds plenty of fresh, bright flavor! Eat a large serving as a main dish, or a small serving as a side. Continue reading
Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Quick and Easy, Salad, Side Dish, Vegan, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Beans, Cilantro, Garlic, Quick and Easy, Sweet Potato, Vegan, Vegetarian
In early September, I visited a small Italian cafe for lunch. They had a pumpkin ravioli and butternut squash salad on special that I tried and loved! The salad came topped with cold ravioli, and a mixed berry vinaigrette on the side. I loved all the fall flavors, and the colors reminded me of the holidays. This months recipe redux theme was to create “naturally-colored/naturally-dyed holiday fare.” When I recreated this holiday butternut pecan salad with berry vinaigrette, I knew it was perfect for the redux! Continue reading
Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Quick and Easy, Recipe Redux, Salad, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Blue cheese, Blueberry, Butternut Squash, Nuts, Quick and Easy, Raspberry, Spring Mix, Vegetarian
