Here’s a quick and easy pasta primavera using roasted veggies and a simple dairy-free pesto made with walnuts, lemon, kale, and basil. It hits so many nutritional notes, and is packed with flavor. If you love (or even like) pasta and are eating grain free, you’ve got choices. There are a variety of grain-free pastas …
Vegetable Pad Thai {grain free}
My son tipped me off to kholrabi noodles a few months ago, but it wasn’t until I was near a Trader Joe’s that I decided it was time to try them as an alternative to other vegetable pad thai noodles I’ve used, like zucchini, shredded cabbage, and carrots. It’s gluten and grain free, but it’s …
Crispy Brussels Sprouts
Roasting brussels sprouts at a high temperature with salt and high heat oil makes them both tender and crispy. Adding shallots to the mix adds a great accent flavor and you’re rewarded with crispy shallots as well. I’ve made brussels sprouts in a skillet in the past, but when you have a crowd or want …
Thai Coleslaw
When I’m craving something sweet and healthy, I often turn to my Thai dressing and this salad mix. I vary it somewhat from time to time, and I’ll toss in any leftover lettuce or other greens and veggies, but this is basically what I chop and mix together for the coleslaw base. Then I whip …
Chicken Carnitas {quick & easy}
The main recipe here is Chicken Carnitas, with a lot of great sides that offer a variety of flavors and textures. I have a flavor-packed slow-cook chicken carnitas, so this is best when you are short on time or want to make a quick and easy version. I rely on tasty side dishes that I …
Cilantro Lime Mexi Slaw {dairy free}
You can easily make a meal using coleslaw as the base, and of course as a side to a savory meal. Here’s a light and creamy cilantro lime Mexican-inspired coleslaw that is dairy free and oil-free. I use lime and cilantro together for a tangy herby flavor, and then some honey (or maple syrup) to …