Have you tried crispy smashed potatoes yet? They have been an internet “thing” for a while now, but I think serving them with creamy Peruvian chile sauce makes them even better!
So, what’s in the sauce? The secret ingredient is aji amarillo paste, a spicy Peruvian yellow chile condiment. A little goes a long way, so I mix it into creamy mayo with lime juice and garlic to make an addictive dipping sauce that you will come back to again and again. Continue reading
To me, bay scallops seam to be underrated as a seafood option. They are inexpensive but still have great seafood flavor. If you haven’t had them in a while, give them a try again in this recipe, lemon caper bay scallops with asparagus.
My only comment about bay scallops is that they release a lot of moisture when cooked, so they are difficult to get a sear on them like you can larger scallops. Continue reading
Posted in Fish and Seafood, Gluten Free Dishes, Quick and Easy
This slow cooker vegan red beans and rice recipe makes 4 servings in a 1.5 quart slow cooker. I love meal prepping this dish for work day lunches!
Usually I don’t measure vegetables like pepper and onion, I dice the whole thing and consider any extra veggies in the dish a good thing! That being said, you don’t want to end up with too much to fit in the small slow cooker. Continue reading
Posted in Cajun, Gluten Free Dishes, Grains, Vegan, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Kidney Beans, Make ahead, Rice
This smoked tofu and jackfruit jambalaya is the best jambalaya I have ever made. Back when I used to eat meat, I ate traditional jambalaya at reastaurants but never tried cooking it. Since, I have made many versions, some veggie, some with shirmp, and this recipe stands out as the clear winner.
I think this vegan version is outstanding no matter if you are a meat eater or not. The smoked tofu adds subtle smokiness that you would get from andouille sausage. The jackfruit replaces chicken, adding a nice chewy texture that also helps the dish stay moist. Continue reading
Posted in Cajun, Gluten Free Dishes, Grains, Vegan, Vegetarian Main Dish
First of all, I love green cabbage. It is sweet and crunchy and goes with everything. Second, I love a warming bowl of soup during the winter. Combined, that makes this smoky cabbage soup my new favorite comfort food!
I have read about cabbage soup and kind-of thought it would just be another vegetable soup. Well, not in my kitchen! I amped up the flavors in so many ways because I wanted to make this soup a little different. Continue reading
Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Soup, Vegan, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Cabbage, Carrots, Smoked paprika, Sweet Potato, Tomatoes, White Beans
Are you into fusion cuisine? Where you take culinary traditions from two different regions or cultures and fuse them together in one recipe? If you haven’t tried it before, you have to try these curried cauliflower and chickpea tacos with creamy cilantro sauce.
Cilantro is one of my favorite herbs. It pair perfectly with both curry flavors and tacos. I use it here to make a creamy cilantro sauce that is my favorite part of these tacos. Continue reading
Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Tacos, Vegan
Tagged Cauliflower, Chickpeas, Cilantro, Curry, Tortillas, Vegan
When I first tried this creamy cashew wild rice soup with mushrooms, I was blown away! I could not believe that the soup I was eating was dairy free and vegan.
The blended cashews in this soup add more than creaminess, they also add nuttiness that pairs perfectly with wild rice and mushrooms. Continue reading
Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Grains, Soup, Vegan, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Carrots, Cashews, Garlic, Mushrooms, White Beans, Wild Rice
I am a huge fan of vegetable soups, especially when the weather turns cold. This winter, I wanted to switch things up from my classic vegetable soup, so I made a vegetable barley soup instead!
Basically, I took my classic vegetable soup recipe and merged it with my mushroom barley stew recipe (old, old recipe!). I omitted the corn from the veggie soup and let barley more than take its place. Continue reading
Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Soup, Vegan, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Barley, Carrots, Kidney Beans, Mushrooms, Sweet Potato, Tomatoes
How often do you make sheet pan recipes? I’ll be honest, I don’t use this fast and easy cooking method as often as I should! This sheet pan tofu and broccoli recipe comes with peanut dipping sauce, and only requires one sheet pan to make!
Clean up is a breeze when it comes to sheet pan recipes. I like using parchment paper as well, making clean up even easier. Continue reading
Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Quick and Easy, Vegan, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Broccoli, Peanut butter, Tofu
Is everyone ready for thanksgiving yet? I have my menu planned, but none of the shopping done. This lemony brussels sprouts and cranberry slaw is definitely worth adding to your menu if you need another good vegetable side dish!
One of the best things about this slaw during the busy holidays is that it really benefits from sitting in the dressing for at least 15 minutes before serving. Continue reading
Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Quick and Easy, Salad, Side Dish, Vegan
Tagged Brussels Sprouts, Cranberries, Lemon
