Recipes
Oatmeal Raisin Vegan and GF Cookie
Old Time Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Oatmeal Raisin Cookie that is vegan and gluten free seems like a misnomer. However, there is proof in the pudding as they say for these deliciously cookies . Oatmeal Raisin are my all time favorite. I love the taste of oatmeal when it is baked into a brown crisp cookie. Coconut gives this cookie it's chewy texture with just a touch of brown sugar for sweetness. I use golden raisins that are sweeter then the black and add walnuts to give a bit of crunch. If you have a nut allergy you can omit the walnuts
GF Vegan Double Chocolate Chip Cookie
Vegan and GF Cookie Perfection is..... GF vegan double chocolate chip cookie, is decadent and surprisingly moist on the inside and crunchy on the outside. Because you are gluten free and vegan doesn't mean you have to suffer with tasteless food that isn't healthy or delicious at the same time. There is approximately 150 calories to each cookie, I think you can splurge. 1 1/4 cup almond meal 1/4 cup vegan dark chocolate, loosely chopped 1/2 cup finely grated unsweetened coconut 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/3 cup organic brown sugar 1/4 cup unsweetened vegan cocoa powder
Cheese Fondue Recipe
A Swiss Alps Meal Cheese fondue a classic Swiss meal simply made with cheese, wine and a bit of lemon and garlic. This is a foolproof recipe that takes minutes to prepare. The results are a smooth cheesy dip for crusty bread and vegetables. With our dark, cold winter nights cheese fondue satisfies our need for sustenance that is warm and creamy. Cozy up to the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics and remove the chill of the competition with this cheese fondue recipe. 1 clove of garlic 1 cup of white wine 1/2 lb. Emmentaler cheese, grated 1/2 lb. Gruyère cheese, grated
Homemade Ricotta Cheese
Come Il Cacio Sui Maccheroni Oh the Italians do everything right with this homemade ricotta cheese recipe. There is nothing as easy to make and as satisfying to eat. Lasagna, cheesecake, lathered on toast and pizza, in an omelet, the list goes on it's endless. For crying out loud live a little with this easy to make cheese. Bon Appetit Magazine gives you 57 recipe ideas for ricotta cheese, your bound to find one that suits you. 1 gallon raw whole milk 1 tablespoon salt 1 cup plain yogurt ⅓ cup fresh lemon juice (from 2 to 3 lemons) In
Gluten Free Artisan Bread
Gluten Free Artisan Bread Are you gluten intolerant or celiac? I feel for you not being able to have bread. That is why this gluten free artisan bread will not disappoint. Bread is one of my favorite snacks during the day and it accompanies most every meal. However, life without gluten is not that difficult to achieve. There are many options out there, but not all have proven good and satisfying like the ones I share with you. I have tested these recipes on my family and they have received an "A" with the taste test by adults and children
Delicata Squash Hummus Recipe
Crazy Good Hummus Let's go crazy for this delicata squash hummus recipe! I've made a carrot, beet, parsley and now delicata squash hummus. It has a semi sweet earthy flavor. It pairs well with chicken as a condiment or a dollop on a hard boiled egg and you are in for a real treat. The delicata squash is a good source of dietary fiber and potassium, as well as smaller amounts of vitamins C and B, magnesium and manganese. They are delicious roasted in the oven. They're skins can be eaten when cooked until tender. 2 cups cooked delicata squash pulp
Vegetarian Maqluba Recipe
Upside down Vegetarian Dish Maqluba vegetarian recipe has all the flavor without the meat. In the middle east Maqluba with meat is comfort food. It is also the most requested dish around the Arab table. A layered dish of chicken, eggplant, cauliflower, spices and seasoned rice that is flipped upside down at the end. Maqluba vegetarian recipe is made without meat, but you will not sacrifice any flavor. This recipe is usually made with fried vegetables, but we are going to roast them in the oven with olive oil for a healthier version. We also replace the meat with mushrooms and beans
Authentic Italian Pasta
Authentic Italian Saffron Pasta with Foriana Sauce Authentic Italian pasta nonna would make in her kitchen is made by hand and transformed into colorful, healthy sheets and then cut into festive shapes is truly authentic pasta. What is a pasta without those mama's in the kitchen rolling out smooth sheets of dough and shaping them into delicious works of art. I know you think that it is time consuming and frustrating work, but I'm here to tell you, you are wrong. It is probably a way to take out your frustrations, and make them into memories of happiness when you
Har Gau Dumplings
Chinese Shrimp Dumpling The classic har gau dumplings are one of the favorite in the collection of Chinese dim sum. They are small, pleated, rounded crescents that always filled with shrimp. They are only made in one way, with one dough, and cannot be made with ready-made wrappers. These dumplings have been made essentially the same for centuries. The skin must be thin and translucent, yet be sturdy enough not to break when picked up with chopsticks. The shrimp must be cooked well, but not overcooked. The amount of meat should be generous, yet not so much that it cannot be
Italian Tomato Sauce with Meat
Neapolitan Tomato Sauce with Meat Southern Italy is known for the men and women of labor. The peasants, called contadini in Italy, has generated their own civilization. The essence of their way of life is hospitality. The most ancient and beloved virtue, is for one to open a door to strangers without asking their name, and to share with them bread no matter how scarce it was in their cupboard. This recipe of Italian tomato sauce with meat epitomizes the contadini. I believe every home would have bread rising on their hearth, as well as this Italian tomato sauce with
Carrot Turmeric Hummus Recipe
A healthy alternative to traditional hummus is this carrot turmeric hummus recipe. Many high quality studies show that turmeric has major benefits for your body and brain. Recently, science has started to back up what the Indians have known for a long time. The compounds in turmeric are called curcuminoids, the most important of which is curcumin. Curcumin is the main active ingredient in turmeric. It has powerful anti-inflammatory effects and is a very strong antioxidant. If you want to experience the full effects of turmeric, then you need to take an extract that contains significant amounts of curcumin. It helps
English Muffin Recipe
Delicious English Muffin The quintessential English muffin recipe warms the heart and satisfies the mind's quest for fresh baked and buttered bread. It is worth your while to make English muffins from scratch. Not only is the texture lighter and crisper, homemade muffins taste better too — yeasty, wheaty, complex. The dough will seem wet when shaping into rounds, but the high hydration is key to forming those nooks and crannies we all love. 1 cup warm water 1 envelope of dry yeast 1 tablespoon sugar 1 cup buttermilk, warmed, option (1/2 cup sourdough starter plus 1/2 cup buttermilk) 4 tablespoons
Indian Butter Chicken Recipe
Dehli, India authentic butter chicken "A simple meal at home is better than an elaborate one while away.” This recipe for Dehli Butter Chicken epitomizes a simple meal. Invented at a restaurant in Delhi in the 1950s, now in America, it is widely popular. Made with the leftover tandoori chicken into a tomato gravy, rich in butter and cream. Served with basmati rice and naan. This is one of my favorite dishes. I enjoy serving this to friends and family. If you are squeamish to spicy food, don't add the chilies. Chicken preparation: 1 lb. Chicken boneless and sliced into
Zucchini pickles
Zucchini season is winding down and the age old question remains. What can I make with all this squash? No worries, try this slightly sweet curry, turmeric zucchini pickle. The end product is sweet, pleasantly tangy, mildly hot and vividly yellow. Use these little crunchy pickles on hamburgers, hot dogs or in your tuna. They are also tasty when accompanied by a sandwich and chips. 2 1/2 lb zucchini 2 cups apple cider vinegar 2 cups water 1 cup sugar 2 tablespoons pickling salt 1 tablespoon curry powder 1 teaspoon turmeric 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger 1 tablespoon whole mustard seeds