Shepherd’s pie (also known as cottage pie, circa 1791) is historically made with minced meat and a top layer of mashed potatoes. Fast forward, here’s my favorite rendition, veggie style, and easily modified to suit your veggie and protein choices. There are couple of things I love about this recipe, starting with the savory flavor …
Cauliflower Bolognese
I was amazed when I first tried a plant-based bolognese recipe. Then I played around with the ingredients I love the most and landed on this simple, flexible version. It’s easy to make ahead, freeze, and adjust to your taste buds. I have two versions of this recipe: one with soaked red lentils and the …
Roasted Pesto Pasta Primavera {grain free}
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 …
Yellow Cauliflower Rice, Dal, Chutney, and Raita
This is a collection of recipes that was slated for my cookbook, Cooking for the Specific Carbohydrate Diet, but due to size restraints most of it had to be cut. The only part that is in the book is the yellow cauliflower rice. I’m sharing this list of group of recipes as inspiration for a meal that …
Rustic French Green Lentil Soup
After success with the red lentil soup, I wanted to see what the French green lentils would taste like. The result is a tasty, hardy soup. Compared to red lentils, green lentils are a sturdier bunch, with a bit of a bite to them. They go great with hardy greens, tomatoes, and lots of seasoning. …