I keep a supply of walnuts in my refrigerator so I can make a batch of toasted walnuts whenever I want to. I just spread out a few cups of walnuts on a baking sheet and bake them at 325 degrees F for twelve minutes, or until they smell fragrant and are darker in color. …
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 …
Gingerbread Granola {grain free}
Granola is amazingly easy to make, store, and travel with. It’s great as a snack, a meal, and a quick energy booster. I usually eat it as a snack, and it goes great with coconut milk or yogurt. I have a recipe for granola in my first cookbook, and lately I’ve been making my carrot …
Basil Walnut Pesto {dairy free}
I improvise with pesto ingredients so often that I no longer follow a recipe. 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 often. Slight confession here: I sometimes eat pesto without …
Raw Brownie Bites
The only reason I call these brownie bites is because they’re intoxicating, and therefore I suggest you savor these slowly and in small amounts to prevent any sudden overdose of enjoyment. This recipe is different from the gluten-free baked brownie recipes I’ve made in the past, not only because there’s no baking involved, but also …
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I’m a cookbook author, vegetable lover, and kitchen chemist. I create grain-free, gluten-free recipes using simple, nutrient-dense ingredients, staying as close to the earth as possible.
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