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
Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Soup, Vegan
Tagged Butternut Squash, Garlic, Ginger, Kale, Peanut butter, Rice, Sriracha, Tomatoes, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole grain
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!
Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Mexican, Tacos
Tagged Avocado, Beans, Cheese, Quick and Easy, Romaine, Sour Cream, Tacos, Tomatoes, Tortillas, Vegetarian, Whole grain
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!
Posted in Appetizer, Gluten Free Dishes, Snacks, Tacos, Vegan
Tagged Avocado, Garlic, Quick and Easy, Vegan, Vegetarian
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…!
Posted in Asian, Gluten Free Dishes, Soup, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Asian, Butternut Squash, Coconut Oil, Curry, Garlic, Ginger, Sriracha, Vegetarian, Yogurt
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!
Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Side Dish, Vegan
Tagged Garlic, Herbs, Potatoes, Quick and Easy, Vegan, Vegetarian
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!
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!
Posted in Fish and Seafood, Gluten Free Dishes, Salad
Tagged Arugula, Cast iron, Fish, Herbs, Potatoes, Quick and Easy, Sour Cream
Refried beans are a simple staple that go into many recipes. Have you ever tried making homemade? You’ll be surprised at how simple it really is. And how good! I grew up with homemade refried beans, so the canned variety was never good enough. A lot of canned refried beans are not vegetarian either, and neither was my moms recipe, but that is the great thing about making homemade! You get to choose what goes into your food.
Posted in Appetizer, Gluten Free Dishes, Side Dish, Vegan
Tagged Beans, Garlic, Make ahead, Tacos
I know I said that I was going to embrace fall. Yet here I am posting about summer vegetables…still. At the farmers market this morning there were still so many yummy summer vegetables to enjoy, I couldn’t help myself! There were a few butternut squash, but I have all winter to enjoy the long lasting squash (which is another great vegetable to roast, by the way). So there you have it, summer roasted veggies with my special seasoning blend!
Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Side Dish, Vegan
Tagged Carrots, Mushrooms, Peppers, Potatoes, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole grain, Zucchini
Last week I was all about savoring summer. I even picked up a few zucchinis at the farmers market this weekend because I don’t want to let go! I finally have realized however, that I must embrace fall because those bone chilling days of winter will come shortly after. Nothing says fall to me like chili. This chili recipe is great for this time of year when you can still get locally grown peppers.
Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Soup, Vegan, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Beans, Cheese, Garlic, Make ahead, Peppers, Sour Cream, Tomatoes, Vegan, Vegetarian
