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Cucumber Avocado Salad

1/2 English cucumber, thinly sliced 1 large tomato, cut into semi-thin wedges 1 avocado, cubed 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced 1 tablespoon Balsamic vinegar Olive oil, to taste (it…

Pumpkin Banana Baked Oatmeal

Adapted from thenaturalnurterer.com 2 cups old fashioned rolled oats (I like One Degree Sprouted) 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon sea salt 1/2 cup (130g) pumpkin puree  130 g ripe banana…

Banana Stuffed Pancakes

1 recipe pancake batter (a thicker pancake batter works best for these – hold back a little of the liquid when making the batter) Perfectly ripe bananas, slices into…

Chicken Parmesan

Adapted from adashofnutmeg.com 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (butterflied)  1 teaspoon salt (divided) 1 teaspoon black pepper (divided) 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon italian seasoning 1/2 cup (72g) all-purpose flour (GF flour works well) 1 large egg 1 cup (157g) panko breadcrumbs…

Frozen Banana Custard

Adapted from food network.com 2 cups milk 4 large eggs 1 cup dark brown sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 3 large, ripe bananas In a cold saucepan, combine milk, eggs,…

Taiwanese Five Spice Pork

Adapted from Milk Street 1 1/2 pounds lean ground pork 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce or tamari sauce, divided 2 tablespoons avocado oil 6 ounces…

Pumpkin Pie

This is the most perfect, simple pumpkin pie recipe. Adapted from Libby’s.…

Cassava Pumpkin Bread

1 cup (260g) canned pumpkin puree (I use Trader Joe’s brand available seasonally – stock up around Thanksgiving) 2/3 cup (133g) granulated sugar 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice 1/2…

Beet & Carrot Salad with Black Rice & Kale

Inspired by Mendocino Farms’ Healthiest Side Dish in the World (aka Healthiest Side Dish Ever) Salad dressing adapted from Pinterest 2/3 cup uncooked black rice (forbidden rice) 1/2 pound…

Gluten Free Monster Cookies

Adapted from cakedbykatie.com 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, at room temperature 1/4  cup (60g) smooth/creamy peanut butter 1/2 cup (100g) brown sugar 2 tablespoons (25g) granulated sugar 1 large…

Chocolate Banana Baked Oats

Makes 2 servings 2/3 cup rolled oats 1 large banana 2 eggs 1/2 cup milk 2 tablespoons cacao powder 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1 tablespoon chia seeds 1 tablespoon…

Seafood Fra Diavolo

Adapted from Cooks Country –UNTESTED RECIPE– 12 ounces extra-large (21 to 25) *shrimp, peeled, deveined, and tails removed 12 ounces large *sea scallops, tendons removed, cut in half horizontally…

White Fish with Cherry Tomato Broth

Adapted from ATK Pesce All’Acqua Pazza 1½ pounds haddock fillets, ¾ to 1 inch thick 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided ¼ teaspoon pepper 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 3…

Plantain Wraps (Gluten/Grain Free)

For a delicious treat, fill the wrap with peanut butter and Nutella. 2 plantains, unpeeled, cut into 2-inch pieces 1/2 teaspoon salt Place plantains in a small pot and…

Ethiopian Cabbage & Potatoes

This is a great recipe for an easy and nutritious vegetarian dish. The only thing I would change in the recipe is to cook it over low heat (not…

Perfect Smoothie

1 Serving Depending on protein powder used, this should be about 30 g of protein, 31 g of carbs, 258 calories…

Banana Bread with Cream Cheese Swirls

Adapted from simplyrecipes.com 1 1/2 cups mashed, ripe banana (290 g) 1/3 cup (76g) melted butter (I use 40g olive oil, 2 tablespoons milk, and 26g butter) 1/2 teaspoon baking soda Pinch salt 1/2 cup sugar (use 2/3 cup…

Overnight Breakfast Oat Cake

Inspired by barbarabakes.com and sallysbakingaddition.com 1 banana, mashed 2 tablespoons chia seeds 1 scoop unflavored whey protein powder 2 large eggs 1/4 cup maple syrup 1 teaspoon baking powder…

Gluten Free Whole Grain Waffles

Delicious, high fiber, whole grain waffles. I also use them to make gluten free peanut butter and Nutella sandwiches. Adapted from How Can it be Gluten Free, by America’s…

Gluten Free Whole-Grain Sandwich Bread

This is an amazing recipe from How Can it be Gluten Free by America’s Test Kitchen. This bread does not taste gluten free. HOWEVER, it only tastes good freshly…

Chipotle’s Guacamole

2 ripe Hass avocados 2 teaspoons lime juice 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro 1/4 cup finely diced red onion 1/2 jalapeño (including seeds), finely diced 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt…

Baked Kafta with Tahini Sauce

Adapted from Milk Street {Untested Recipe} 1 pound medium Yukon Gold potatoes, unpeeled, sliced ¼ inch thick 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 large yellow onion, ½ thinly sliced,…

Felafel

Adapted from Milk Street  12 ounces dried chickpeas Kosher salt and ground black pepper 2 teaspoons baking soda, divided 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 tablespoon baharat (or sub with…

49’er Flap Jacks with Sourdough Starter

The night before: 3/4 cup half and half  1/4 cup buttermilk 1/2 cup sourdough starter  1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour or 1-1gluten free flour blend 3 tablespoons…

Kaiserschmarren (Austrian Pancakes)

Adapted from Wolfgang Puck (untested recipe) 8 large eggs, separated ½ cup dark raisins 1 vanilla bean, or 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 6 tablespoons rum 2 cups crème fraîche 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (GF…

Molten Chocolate Cake

Adapted from NY Times ½ cup butter, plus more for buttering the molds 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate chips 2 large eggs 2 large egg yolks ¼ cup sugar 2…

Grain Free Pumpkin Banana Bread

Adapted from wholesomelicious.com Note: This bread is perfectly sweet with exceptional flavor. The only problem is the lack of structure, which is common for gluten free recipes. Maybe try…

Mom’s Roasted Boneless Leg of Lamb

1 leg of lamb Garlic cloves  Kosher Salt and pepper Allspice  Roasting potatoes, cut into 2.5-inch cubes Olive oil Set rack in center of oven and pre-heat to 450-F…

Chicken & Waffles (Gluten Free)

This dish must be started in the morning if you want to serve for dinner. The chicken recipe is adapted from marionskitchen.com. The waffle recipe is adapted from thespruceeats.com.…

Spanish Rice

1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 cup tomatoes, chopped (optional) 1/2 cup diced onion 1 teaspoon kosher salt Freshly cracked pepper, to taste 1/2 tablespoon tomato paste (or 1 tablespoon…

Gary’s Pizza Night Salad

Adapted from thefirstmess.com 1 cup chickpeas 1 cup cherry tomatoes, cut into quarters 1/2 medium red onion, chopped (3/4 cup) 1/2 English cucumber, diced (1 cup) 1/2 cup pepperoncini peppers, stems removed and chopped fine…

Eggplant, Sausage, and Ziti Casserole

Adapted from Emeril Lagasse 1/4 cup olive oil 1 large eggplant, halved lengthwise and cut crosswise into 1/3-inch-thick half circles 1 pound Italian sausage, removed from casings 1 cup…

Apple Slices+Peanut Butter+Granola

The perfect after school, pre, or post-workout snack. Ingredients Apples Peanut butter Granola Core an apple and cut into wedges, or slice the apple horizontally into rings. Press a…

Easy Drumsticks

2 ways to make simple, fall-off-the-bone chicken drumsticks. I like to serve mine with Oven Baked Fries. Slow Cooker Method Adapted from realfoodwholelife.com Oven Roasted Method Adapted from Allrecipes.com…

Gluten Free Italian Ricotta Cookies

Adapted from flour.farm Dry Ingredients 240g (8.5 oz) *Flour Farm Organic Gluten Free Flour Blend  or mix your own with the following proportions: 70 g superfine sweet rice flour 70…

Nacho Cheese Sauce

Adapted from thecookierookie.com 1 (12 oz) can evaporated milk 1 tablespoon cornstarch 3/4 lb white american cheese (buy from the deli counter at the grocery store). 4 ounces mozzarella Jarred or canned jalapenos, for serving…

Apple Cabbage Slaw with Cider Vinaigrette

Adapted from picturetherecipe.com FOR THE SLAW 4 cups red cabbage, shredded 2 cup green cabbage, shredded 1 Red Delicious apple 2 large carrots, grated (about 2 cup) 2 scallions,…

New Years Black Eyed Peas

Recipe by Emeril Lagasse One 1-pound link andouillle or kielbasa sausage, sliced in half lengthwise and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices 1 cup chopped yellow onions 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4…

Gluten Free Pancakes & Crepes

Adapted from Flavor Flours By Alice Medrich Basic Crepes (makes 18 crepes) 1 1/4 cups white or brown rice, oat, corn, buckwheat, chestnut, teff, or sorghum flour. 1 1/4…

Mini Cheesecake in Muffin Cups

The recipe is great as is from sallysbakingaddiction.com. To make gluten free, use an almond flour crust, which I actually prefer to the typical graham cracker crust (see below).…

Lara’s Rice Pudding

2 liters whole milk (about 8.5 cups) 1 (7.6 oz can) Nestle cream (media crema, table cream 1/4 cup cornstarch 3/4 cup Calrose rice  2 cups water 1 cup…

No Bake Peanut Butter-Oat & Chia Energy Balls

Adapted from eatingwell.com 6 large Medjool dates 2 1/2 tablespoons water 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup or honey 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3/4 cup peanut butter or almond butter  1/2 cup rolled oats…

Teff Crepes

Teff flour makes delicious crepes. They are very hearty, reminiscent of buckwheat galettes. I serve them sweet with Nutella and whipped cream or savory with melted jack cheese. Recipe…

Crispy Broiled Whole Chicken

Adapted from Americas Test Kitchen 1 (4-pound) whole chicken, giblets and neck reserved 1 ½ teaspoons vegetable oil, divided 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt, divided ½ teaspoon freshly cracked…

Pupusas

Adapted from pancorn.com Dough: 2 cups P.A.N. Pre-cooked White Corn Meal 2 1/4 cups water 1 teaspoon fine salt 1 tablespoon oil or butter Filling: I mix grated cheese into…

Pumpkin Mochi Pancakes

Untested recipe 1 cup sweet rice flour 2 tablespoons sugar 2 tablespoons tapioca starch 1/2 cup pumpkin puree 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup milk 1…

Carrot Oat Pancakes

I made these for the first time when my son was 6 years old. He asked why we were having dessert for breakfast.…

Turkish Rice Pudding

Adapted from turkeysforlife.com 1/2 cup (100g) short grain white rice 1 cup (8 oz) water 3/4 cups (160g) granulated sugar 2 cups whole milk 3/4 cup heavy cream 1…

Black Bean & Quinoa Vegetable Stew

Adapted from cookieandkate.com 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 medium yellow onion, chopped 2 celery stalks, chopped 3 carrots, chopped 4 cloves garlic, pressed or minced 2 jalapeños, seeded and…

Ultimate Nachos

Adapted from delish.com FOR THE NACHOS 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 large onion, minced (I use 1/2 onion) 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 lb. ground beef or turkey 1…

Chocolate Lava Cake

Adapted from NY Times Serves 2 3 ounces/85 grams bittersweet chocolate, 70 to 74 percent cacao (not chips), chopped (about ½ cup) 3 tablespoons butter, cut into cubes, plus…

Cabbage Salad with Fresh Herbs and Peanuts

Adapted from unknown source 4 cups shredded Napa cabbage 4 cups shredded kale (or more Napa cabbage) 4 scallions, thinly sliced 1 large carrot, shredded (shredded apple is good…

Gluten Free Sourdough Crumpets

Adapted from www.notquitenigella.com My starter is 50 percent hydration fed with 1/2 brown rice flour and half 1-1 gluten free baking flour.…

Overnight Sourdough Oat Pancakes or Waffles

Adapted from vanillaandbean.com 1 1/2 cups (155g) rolled oats or oat flour 1 cup (250g) sourdough discard (regular or GF) 3/4 cups + 2 tablespoons (190g) whole milk 1/4 cup (60g) maple syrup…

Almond Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies (GF)

Adapted from New York Times 2 ¾ cups (310 g) finely ground almond flour ¾ teaspoon kosher salt ½ teaspoon baking soda 10 tablespoons (140 g) unsalted butter, at room temperature (1 1/4…

Felafel with Tahini Sauce

Adapted from America’s Test Kitchen Makes 24 Falafel – Serves 4 To 6 Ingredients 8 ounces dried chickpeas, picked over and rinsed (soaked for 8-24 hours) ¾ cup fresh cilantro…

Fried Rice with Butter Poached Shrimp

Shrimp: 2 tablespoons water 2 tablespoons butter 1.5 lb large shrimp Sauce: 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari sauce  2 tablespoons oyster sauce or teriyaki sauce 2 teaspoons sesame…

Gluten Free Fried Chicken

This is an amazing recipe for gluten free fried chicken. It absolutely does not taste gluten free. Recipe adapted from marionskitchen.com Alternate coating recipe: alphafoodie.com For the marinade 2…

Easiest Pot Roast Ever

1 (3-4 lb) boneless beef chuck roast Kosher salt and pepper 1 tablespoon taco seasoning Pre-heat oven to 325-F.Place meat in a dutch oven or a baking pan. Liberally…