I usually go for the pico de gallo or the red tomato-based salsa when I’m looking for salsa. This has now changed after I had chilaquiles with scrambled eggs at The Shop while I was down in Santa Barbara a few months ago. The combination of lime juice and roasted tomatillos is so tasty, and …
Hummus & Pita {grain free}
Here’s a genius idea: Use my Sandwich Rounds recipe to create “pita bread.” I learned this trick from Comfy Belly followers on social media, so I had to try it. Turns out the “pita” triangles go great with hummus. They’re both high in protein and the “pita” triangles carry the hummus well. You can also …
Tabbouleh with Grapes and Olives {grain free}
Tabbouleh is a freshly chopped herb salad that is traditionally made with a lot of parsley along with tomatoes, mint, onion, and soaked bulgur (wheat). There are variations that use quinoa (a seed) in place of bulgar, but my favorite grain-free option is my recipe using roasted cauliflower. I have a traditional tabbouleh grain-free version …
Creamy Roasted Radish Salad
I am an avid roasted radish fan, and like many of my favorite recipes, they’re easy to make. Coat them with a bit of salt, olive oil and seasonings, roast until tender, and you have makings of a flavorful side dish or snack. Radish is a root vegetable that come in a variety of colors, …
Salmon Chowder {dairy free}
I think of myself as plant-based eater with a splash of vegetarian (mostly goat cheese), and on some occasions, pescatarian. When I see sockeye salmon from Alaska appearing in the markets in May and June, it reminds me of the omega-3 essential fatty acids it contains, to help to reduce inflammation in the body. I …
Honey Roasted Peanuts
I added a recipe for honey roasted peanuts thinking it would be a great topping for no-churn peanut butter banana ice cream. Then I started munching on them after I took photos and realized that it reminded me of the peanuts in Cracker Jack boxes. It was so long ago, but I still remember the …