I’m still on a bit of a high from the weekend. Saturday night I went to SNL with my dad. We both stayed up way past our bedtime to go to the after party following. During the show, I was giddy when Bradley Cooper came out for a surprise appearance, ... Continue Reading about Vietnamese Eggplant and Leek Lettuce Wraps
Rice and Grains
Whole gluten-free grains like quinoa, rice and oats are some of my favorite ingredients to play around with in the kitchen, especially since they are also great for low FODMAP recipes and vegetarian recipes.
For a breakfast grain recipe, a sitewide favorite is gluten-free steel cut overnight oats. One of the most popular whole grain recipes are these Ayurvedic kitchari bowls.
I’ve also included legumes in this collection, so if you’re looking for a quick cooking red lentil recipe, you can try this Moroccan red lentil soup, these red lentil burgers, or this Detox harira soup recipe.
Radish and Basil Thai Fried Rice
Fried rice is one of the few take-out delicacies I actually make more at home than I order off a menu. It’s actually the leftover rice from my much more frequent veggie green curry orders that gives me the impetus to make fried rice in the first ... Continue Reading about Radish and Basil Thai Fried Rice
Millet Salad with Roasted Fennel and Tomatoes
I found the healthy state of affairs in my childhood pantry to be deeply unfair. My mom was a whole foods nut long before a chain grocery store arose for people just like her. She did her shopping at the local health food store. In Westchester, ... Continue Reading about Millet Salad with Roasted Fennel and Tomatoes
Deep Dish Polenta Pizza
Pizza is one of the things I miss most in my gluten-free life. As you may have noticed, I eat my fair share of pasta at home. But there’s really no decent substitute for pizza dough, and even the places in New York that offer GF options (like Keste ... Continue Reading about Deep Dish Polenta Pizza
Vegetarian Butternut Squash and Leek Paella
Holidays aren't really the same when you work from home. Today is kind of Monday, per usual. I allowed myself to sleep until 9am, which was a treat. Perhaps I'll permit a late afternoon solo movie excursion. But I think the biggest break will be ... Continue Reading about Vegetarian Butternut Squash and Leek Paella
Quinoa with Pink Greens
I stayed up past my bedtime last night watching the Golden Globes, and nearly choked on my butternut squash paella when Tina Fay said that after being married to James Cameron, Kathryn Bigelow must know a thing or two about torture. Zing. Rather ... Continue Reading about Quinoa with Pink Greens
Cornbread and Wild Rice Stuffing with Hazelnuts and Cranberries
The extended Lapine clan takes holidays very seriously. And every year, at each occasion, it becomes more and more difficult to fit everyone in one room, even if getting everyone there is no problem at all. My Aunt Jen and Uncle Mark (still known to ... Continue Reading about Cornbread and Wild Rice Stuffing with Hazelnuts and Cranberries
“City Girl” Brown City Jambalaya
“City Girl” Brown City Jambalaya This classic New Orleans dish is a perfect one-pot recipe for a busy city girl. I’ve taken a less traditional route and cut down the ingredient list, and the calories. Rather than using ham hock, I stick with ... Continue Reading about “City Girl” Brown City Jambalaya
Quinoa Tabouli
Quinoa Tabouli 12 ounces quinoa1 quart chicken or veggie stock1 shallot (minced)1 pint cherry tomatoes (halved)¼ cup parsley leaves (roughly chopped)1/3 cup mint leaves (roughly chopped)2 tsp white vinegar1 lemon (juiced)3 tbsp olive ... Continue Reading about Quinoa Tabouli