Soup season is in full swing here in the allspice world and I have been playing with lots of recipes; old and new recipes alike. This ginger red lentil pumpkin soup recipe comes from an old favorite that needed a re-do.
Are you a blended soup fan? I adore blended soups, hence why this recipe is a favorite. Blended soups turn vegetables into a creamy oblivion that is swoon worthy. This recipe is no exception. It also lets me star one of my favorite ingredients: Lentils. Continue reading
Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Quick and Easy, Soup, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Ginger, Lentils, Pumpkin, Quick and Easy, Vegan, Vegetarian, Yogurt
Happy New Year everyone! Today I am having a flash back to the summer months when I had so many zucchini that I didn’t know what to do with them all. These gluten free zucchini tots were a staple during summer, and area a great way to start the new year!
I am not a new year resolutions person. It just doesn’t suit me. I perfer the moto “moderation in everything.” To me means that you don’t need to feel guilty for life’s small pleasures. Continue reading
Curry is a great dish to make in advance for busy nights because the flavors only get better as it sits. This butternut squash chickpea curry is loaded with vegetables as well as flavor!
I like to prep all the ingredients for this recipe in advance to make it an easy and pleasant cooking experience. Chopping the butternut squash can be time consuming, and sometimes difficult, so you don’t want to rush for safety’s sake. Continue reading
Posted in Asian, Gluten Free Dishes, Grains, Vegan
Tagged Butternut Squash, Chickpeas, Coconut Milk, Rice, Spinach, Sriracha, Tomatoes, Vegan
Spaghetti squash did really well in my garden this summer, therefore, this fall I have been enjoying lots of it. This lentil marinara spaghetti squash boats recipe has been my favorite way to prepare it.
This is a pretty basic recipe that could easily be bland. There are a few key ingredients that keep it full of flavor with minimal effort. First is the basil. The bright flavor of fresh basil takes this recipe from boring to wow. Continue reading
Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Quick and Easy, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Balsamic, Basil, Lentils, Marinara, Spaghetti Squash
Veggie burgers are a staple around here. They are not the easiest recipe to perfect, however. Let me tell you all about how I perfected this lentil beet veggie burgers recipe!
First of all, veggie burgers should not have too many carbs. You are going to put it on a bun, afterall. Secondly, veggie burgers should not be devoid of protein. They are a main dish. Continue reading
Posted in Burger, Gluten Free Dishes, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Beets, Carrots, Lentils, Rice, Vegetarian
Friends, one of my most popular recipes on the blog is my vegetarian lentil quinoa meatballs. I have been asked many times about making it gluten free, so I decided it was time for an upgrade! Check out these gluten free lentil quinoa veggie meatballs made with oats and pecans!
To upgrade this recipe, I wanted to omit the breadcrumbs, but keep all the flavor. The oats help to act as a binder, which the breadcrumbs did in the previous version, and the pecans add more flavor! Continue reading
Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Pasta, Vegetarian Main Dish
This recipe is a little late coming to the blog, but better late than never. Late this summer I was craving some barbecue and decided to experiment with my own sauce. I made peach bourbon barbecue sauce with this years bumper peach crop!
Barbecue sauce comes in soooo many varieties, there is no one way to make it. This barbecue sauce recipe is a little sweet, but still balanced with savory flavors like onion, garlic, and tomato. Continue reading
Posted in Condiments and Spreads, Gluten Free Dishes
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
