In the middle of the Arizona desert, steps from majestic rock formations and red dirt trails, I had a nourishing dish at a Thai restaurant. And then, when I got home, I made it again and again. It’s a very simple curry with tons of flavor, fresh ingredients, and it’s quick and easy to make. …
Chicken Marsala {dairy-free, grain-free}
Ok. Big confession here. When I first tested this dish, I forgot to buy the Marsala wine. So I winged it, and tested a few more times, and now I prefer it without Marsala wine. That said, feel free to use Marsala wine with this recipe. Most of the alcohol cooks off pretty quickly, but …
Creamed Spinach {dairy-free}
If you’re a creamed spinach lover but you’re not eating dairy, no need to wonder what other dishes you’ll be able to eat. You can have this. Creamed spinach is usually made with dairy-based cream and cheese, which is not an option for folks avoiding dairy. This recipe uses cashew cream and spinach. The cashew cream …
Baked Hot Wings
I call these hot wings, however many call them Buffalo wings because they were invented in Buffalo, New York. I had no idea hot wings were so easy to make, and for some reason they remind me of party food. Maybe because they’re finger food, and they have a kick to them. In any case, …
Ranch Dressing {egg-free & dairy-free}
A few weeks ago I cut out dairy in an effort to get rid of intermittent migraines. And it worked. I think I was eating too much aged cheese and chocolate. The great thing was it gave me the chance to dig into some healthy dairy-free options, like this ranch dressing recipe. I usually make …
“Potato” Salad
This salad is a nice replacement for those not eating complex carbohydrates, like potatoes. Yes, it’s fake potato salad. Cauliflower is the stand-in for potato here and it does a respectable job of it. The key is to play up the other ingredients and flavor to your liking. It goes great as a side, or …
Kale Caesar Salad
I reach for kale when I’m looking to infuse my body with nutrient-rich green food. Raw kale is kind of bitter, so the trick to getting rid of the bitterness is to massage the leaves with your fingers. First, I rip the leaves into small pieces and place them in a bowl as I go, …
Roasted Strawberries
I have a lot of strawberries, and it’s early in the season. Must be Seattle weather. I plant a strawberry patch at every place I live. They’re just so easy to grow in this part of the country, seems like a no-brainer. We had a wet winter, and then recently, a few beautiful weeks of …
Smoky Pesto Shrimp with Cauliflower Couscous {quick & easy}
Do you know the difference between a shrimp and a prawn? Yes, there is a difference, and it’s well described in Cook’s Illustrated. But, for this recipe and most recipes, they are interchangeable. The count per pound varies based on how large your shrimp or prawns are, however the cooking time is about the same. Both cook quickly, in …
Basil Walnut Pesto {dairy-free}
I improvise with pesto ingredients so often that I no longer follow a recipe. Or, the recipe is ingrained in my memory. Like the kale pesto recipe I posted several years ago, which I’ve made at least 50 times. Basil walnut pesto is my latest pesto mix, mostly because I have all these ingredients on hand quite …
Roasted Chile Cauliflower Bites
I’m all over ancho chile peppers. I purchase them dry, toast them, and then grind them up into a powder to sprinkle on all kinds of things. I order them here, but I imagine you can buy them in a spice store, specialty market, or elsewhere online. You can also buy the powder — I just like …
Honey Mustard Chicken
Simple honey mustard chicken. Add roasted cauliflower rice (or othe rice), a side of veggies, and serve. Some of my favorite honey mustard recipes are here. And now this recipe: honey mustard chicken. This version is baked, but I suspect you can cook this on the stove top as well; the only thing is you won’t have …
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