Here is one of my favorite gravy recipes using a few basic ingredients, and no flour. Yes, no flour. And no grain-free flour or anything else resembling flour. You’ll notice the first ingredient is pan drippings from a roast, usually a turkey or chicken roast. To have pan drippings at a moment’s notice, you have a …
Cream of Mushroom Soup {dairy-free}
I love the earthy flavor of cooked mushrooms. Roasted, sautéed, grilled. They all lead to goodness. Here’s another way to harness the flavor and love of mushrooms—cream of mushroom soup. And it’s dairy-free. I use either cashew cream or cauliflower for the creamy base. The flavor is equally good in both, but for a slightly …
Green Velvet Soup {quick & easy}
It’s a fact. I feel best eating green food. And, yeah, I’m an organic girl whenever possible. Spending the extra money on organic food is my donation to the planet. But do what you can afford, because all veggies and fruit are good. I get a kick out of creating and consuming quick and easy …
“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 …
Roasted Asparagus Soup
Not sure how often you eat asparagus—I have it about once a year. It’s when I notice bunches of it, fresh, in season, sitting in a tub of ice water in the market, waiting for me. I usually do what I love to do with veggies when I want them warm: roast them. This time I roasted them …
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 …
Roasted Cauliflower Leek Soup
Here’s a simple spin on potato leek soup, using roasted cauliflower and leeks. It’s creamy, buttery flavor requires only a few key ingredients: cauliflower, leeks, salt, garlic, and water. And no need for butter or dairy for that matter—it’s naturally dairy-free, grain-free, lactose-free, nut-free, and the list goes on. The topping in the photos is crumbled croutons made …
Cauliflower “Polenta”
I appreciate cauliflower’s versatility. It’s sort of like the vanilla of vegetables. Plain, yet can take on many textures and flavors. Here’s a corn-free take on polenta using cauliflower. There are many ways to dress up “polenta”, so I’ll leave that up to your imagination and taste. Having this basic recipe in your back pocket means you just …
Garlic & Herb Mussels
I’ve always had an affinity for mussels, and they are relatively quick and easy to make. Seafood (including mollusks) and eggs are primary sources of protein for me, and I have mussels about twice a month. Living in the Pacific Northwest, I have fairly easy access to Penn Cove mussels. Mussels are in peak season from October to March, …
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 …
Chicken Shawarma & Jeweled Cauliflower
Chicken Shawarma and roasted cauliflower rice with parsley, dried apricots and cranberries. I’m in heaven. This is my latest summer dish—I eat a huge bowl of the jeweled cauliflower rice with a generous serving of lemon yogurt on top and a tall glass of sparkling water, and I’m good. The chicken is for the omnivores; occasionally …
Blackened Salmon Bowl
I’m a big fan of meal-in-a-bowl recipes, and while this one doesn’t have to be in a bowl, it’s quite easy to serve and eat as a whole given that the flavors and textures compliment one another. Bowl recipes also pack well as traveling meals and leftovers. The chili lime cauliflower rice has a “dirty spice” flavoring that complements …
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