As I mentioned in my newsletter, a case of the stomach flu left me in a very unromantic state this weekend. Which meant poor Charlie was left no choice but to stay indoors eating this leftover healthy mac and cheese while I sipped bone broth and ... Continue Reading about Healthy Mac and Cheese with “Creamed” Spinach (Gluten-Free)
Halloween
Whether you’re going the creepy route or simply looking for some festive orange for your table, I have all the gluten-free Halloween recipes for you! Even if you hit the candy hard, it helps to start with some healthy dinner recipes first. You can start with buffalo cauliflower bites (they kind of look like little brains?) or vegan veggie nuggets to offset the sugar. These Gluten-Free Chicken Meatballs in a “bloody” tomato sauce perfectly balance the ick and yum factor! And if you’re skipping the candy all together, check out these homemade gluten-free dessert recipes!
Dark Chocolate Vegan Truffles with Matcha Green Tea
Earlier this week, I opened up about why I hope cupid will lay off the steak this year and bring me some pink-themed Omega-3 fatty acids on my plate instead. But when it comes to the sweet stuff, my idea of romance is still dark chocolate. And for ... Continue Reading about Dark Chocolate Vegan Truffles with Matcha Green Tea
Gluten-Free French Onion Dip (Dairy-Optional)
This healthy gluten-free French onion dip recipe uses Greek yogurt instead of sour cream, and three types of caramelized onions. No soup mix required! To make it dairy-free, simply swap coconut yogurt or another plant-based alternative. You won't ... Continue Reading about Gluten-Free French Onion Dip (Dairy-Optional)
Baked Butternut Squash Fries with Sage and Anchovy Aioli
It’s no secret that my biggest guilty pleasure (of many guilty pleasures) is a parchment paper cone of crispy French fries. I talk about it so often that several of you have actually asked whether my twitter profile occupation “competitive French fry ... Continue Reading about Baked Butternut Squash Fries with Sage and Anchovy Aioli
The Best Whole Grain Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies
It’s sad to be the lone gluttard at a cookie swap. Not only will you be forced to lick the cream out of the center of a homemade non-gluten-free Oreo, for lack of any other option. But it’s also quite possible that no one will want your sad ... Continue Reading about The Best Whole Grain Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies
Gluten-Free Brussels Sprout Latkes with Anchovy Aioli
This batch of gluten-free latkes might be the first time my own blood didn’t make an unintentional appearance on the ingredient list. Grating potatoes—or anything for that matter—might be one of my least favorite kitchen tasks. I usually manage to ... Continue Reading about Gluten-Free Brussels Sprout Latkes with Anchovy Aioli
Creamy Roasted Carrot Soup with Miso and Black Sesame
We’ve never served a soup course at our Thanksgiving, but I love the idea for quainter family gatherings. When your table has grown to include over forty heads, you don’t mess with the finer logistics of spoons and bowls. That said, this roasted ... Continue Reading about Creamy Roasted Carrot Soup with Miso and Black Sesame
Quinoa Brussels Sprout Gratin with Smoked Cheddar
I made this quinoa and Brussels sprout gratin a few weeks ago to bring to the second installment of my #FriendsinFood potluck dinner series. Even though I’ve been blogging since November 2008, when I started my first site, I’ve always felt a ... Continue Reading about Quinoa Brussels Sprout Gratin with Smoked Cheddar
Blood Orange White Sangria
This post is sponsored by my friends at ZICO, whose organic coconut water makes this white sangria recipe all the more delicious. As with all opinions on this site, I only give my endorsement when genuine. Thank you for supporting the brands that ... Continue Reading about Blood Orange White Sangria
Gluten-Free Meatloaf with Ginger-Sriracha Glaze
When I was preparing for Charlie to move into my small studio apartment over the summer, I had to do some serious dehoarding. I knew the closets would be the hardest emotional battle of me versus the Good Will bag (because I definitely am going to ... Continue Reading about Gluten-Free Meatloaf with Ginger-Sriracha Glaze
Asian Braised Red Cabbage Slaw with Black Rice, Arugula and Avocado
My diet has been going through a bit of a cabbage renaissance lately. Ever since The Farmer’s Market Challenge, when I realized how far one humble head of cabbage can stretch, I seem to have a few cups of this shredded crucifer in the fridge at ... Continue Reading about Asian Braised Red Cabbage Slaw with Black Rice, Arugula and Avocado
Baked Quinoa Cakes with Broccoli and Sweet Potatoes
I churned this quinoa cakes recipe out of my kitchen on the eve of my departure for Kenya. My bag had yet to be packed, my hair was in a towel, and my apartment looked like tornado alley in June. But somehow in between digging through drawers for ... Continue Reading about Baked Quinoa Cakes with Broccoli and Sweet Potatoes
Healthy Nachos with Mushrooms, Jalapenos, and Cauliflower Queso
You may remember me humble bragging about the potluck dinner I attended at Dana Cowin’s apartment last fall. It was a crazy honor to be included in the evening and to meet some of my cookbook idols (like Deb of Smitten Kitchen) in the process. Over ... Continue Reading about Healthy Nachos with Mushrooms, Jalapenos, and Cauliflower Queso
Cauliflower Cheese Sauce
Cauliflower Cheese Sauce This gluten-free cauliflower cheese sauce recipe is so quick and simple! Use this low-dairy, low-fat queso as a dip or serve it atop nachos or macaroni. ½ head cauliflower (cut into small florets)Sea salt1 large ... Continue Reading about Cauliflower Cheese Sauce
Dark Chocolate Beauty Bark with Chia Seeds, Pepitas, and Goji Berries
One of the things I missed most during my sugar detox was having a little nibble of dark chocolate at the end of meals. This is a habit I learned from my mother, who, up until earlier this year when she gave up sugar for good, used to have an entire ... Continue Reading about Dark Chocolate Beauty Bark with Chia Seeds, Pepitas, and Goji Berries
Moroccan Roasted Beet Salad with Almonds and Pomegranate Seeds
Since this month’s wellness challenge theme is all about natural ways to love the skin you’re in, I thought I’d dedicate February to dishes that will help you eat yourself pretty. Whenever I’m feeling rundown and in need of a detox (and don’t feel ... Continue Reading about Moroccan Roasted Beet Salad with Almonds and Pomegranate Seeds
Chile Verde Sauce
Easy Chile Verde Sauce This easy chile verde sauce recipe is gluten-free and made with tomatillos! Can be eaten alone, with chicken, or served atop enchiladas. Make it into a stew like this Chicken Chile Verde recipe Olive oil1 pound ... Continue Reading about Chile Verde Sauce
Yogurt Tahini Sauce
Yogurt Tahini Sauce This tahini yogurt sauce is extremely simple, gluten-free, and healthy. It can be paired with any meal! Serve alongside quinoa and salmon bowls. 1/4 cup tahini paste1/2 cup water1 tablespoon lemon juice1/2 cup Greek ... Continue Reading about Yogurt Tahini Sauce
Sweet Potato Latkes with Scallions and Kimchi
As I’m sure you’re well aware by now, fried potatoes are among my favorite things in the world, right up there with miniature ponies, massages, and videos of Taylor Swift awkwardly smashing shit with a golf club. Come Christmakkah, I put aside my ... Continue Reading about Sweet Potato Latkes with Scallions and Kimchi
Gluten-Free Crab Cakes with Pretzel Crust
This summer, I had big plans to finally cross crab cakes off my list of things to gluten-free-ify. In preparation, I scoured the interwebs and virtually devoured many classic Maryland crab cake recipes, which use a much higher ratio of crabmeat to ... Continue Reading about Gluten-Free Crab Cakes with Pretzel Crust
Homemade Pumpkin Chai Tea Latte Recipe, Spiked or Sober
Back in March, during my detox, I gave up caffeine for the month. And my relationship with coffee has never been the same. While I probably drink just as much as I did before going off alcohol, I’ve made a conscious effort to try to only drink ... Continue Reading about Homemade Pumpkin Chai Tea Latte Recipe, Spiked or Sober
Smoky Roasted Butternut Squash Toasts with Manchego
When people think of healthy finger food, cheese and butter are not necessarily the first things that come to mind. But my philosophy is always to eat a lot of good with a little bad. Healthy food is always best when you can’t tell it’s healthy. ... Continue Reading about Smoky Roasted Butternut Squash Toasts with Manchego
Vegan Pumpkin Risotto with Rosemary
Risotto is one of my favorite dishes to teach in my cooking classes (along with paella and pilaf) because it’s gotten a bad rap over the years for being time intensive and difficult. Patience is definitely one of the key ingredients, and one that I ... Continue Reading about Vegan Pumpkin Risotto with Rosemary
Healthy Stuffed Mushrooms with “Creamed” Kale
Perhaps it says something about my continued stubbornness when it comes to table manners, but finger food is my favorite type of food. I remember at family holiday parties my tendency to find the door that all the cater waiters come out of and ... Continue Reading about Healthy Stuffed Mushrooms with “Creamed” Kale