Baked 'Cheesy' Cauliflower Gnocchi--these little dumplings of deliciousness are kicked up! No eggs or dairy, no wheat flour and much lower in carbs. These plant-based and gluten-free cauliflower gnocchi are just what your belly has been craving! Five Ingredient Baked 'Cheesy' Cauliflower Gnocchi Only 20 minutes of active prep time to achieve a dish that's so flexible in serving options it's guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser! It's hard to believe such a simple ingredient list can ...
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Baked Vegan Eggplant Arrabiata (Gluten-free, Plant-based, Oil-free)
This Baked Vegan Eggplant Arrabiata is sponsored by the awesome folks over at Uncle Steve's. Baked Vegan Eggplant Arrabiata is a delicious, no fuss, oil-free version of Eggplant Parmesan ready with only 15 minutes of active prep time! Eggplant Parmesan is one of the true Italian classics. A dish that masterfully combines sauce, seasoning, breaded eggplant and cheese, but so complicated! Prior to transitioning to a plant-based and gluten-free diet, I loved Eggplant Parmesan--when someone ...
Sweet & Spicy Butternut Bisque & Chowder (Gluten-free, Plant-based)
Two fabulous possibilities with one simple and delicious recipe--now with an oil-free option! Velvety smooth butternut bisque or hearty chowder. Serve fresh or freeze for a rainy day. This vegan recipe offers two options that are so diverse you have to see them or taste them to believe it! It was quite an adjustment to return from a warm, sun-kissed beach vacation to the cold and rainy days we are having in Virginia right now. I am so happy that I developed this recipe before ...
Kicked Up Vegan Macaroni & Cheese (Gluten-free, Plant-based)
Vegan Macaroni and Cheese, kicked up with cayenne, garlic and onion. This creamy and delicious dish comforts and satisfies--without yeast flakes or gluten! Vegan Mac and Cheese without Yeast Flakes Disclaimer: I don't have a fundamental problem with yeast flakes. As a matter of fact, I use yeast flakes in my recipe for Cauliflower "Egg" Salad. Let's just call it preferential pairing. I prefer this ingredient in dishes that have a concert of stronger flavors. To get the velvety creamy sauce ...
6 Plant-based & Gluten-free Ways to Make Cauliflower Decadent & Delicious
A fresh head of organic cauliflower is like a blank page in a typewriter: nothing but promise! One of the best veggies for your brain and body, it begs to be consumed as frequently as possible. But too many times folks get stuck cooking it the same way--steaming, mashing, adding salt & pepper--and burnout ensues. Would you have guessed cauliflower could be the base for a rich, decadent Fettuccini Alfredo? Or the secret sauce for a creamy pan of Vegan Au Gratin Potatoes? Well, dull ...
Curried Asparagus and Chickpeas (Gluten-free, Vegan / Plant-based)
Curried Asparagus and Chickpeas -- Bringing you all of the deliciousness that a curry has to offer while serving up generous plant-based protein and fiber! Curried Asparagus and Chickpeas make a tasty side dish or a flavorful and filling main course when served over quinoa or rice, or accompanied by a refreshing salad. I love the taste that curry powder brings to dishes. Prior to my plant-based cooking days I would enlist curry in many a dish. For some reason it got lost when I began ...
Easy Gluten-free Vegan Tortillas
Easy Gluten-free Vegan Tortillas have great taste, texture, and require only 4 ingredients. Sandwich some vegan cheese and veggies between for a fabulous plant-based quesadilla! Making Tortillas Gluten-free Tortillas are pretty much a staple in my home. They are served up as quesadillas, tacos, wraps or just a delivery device for some great dips. What can't you do with them? Unlike myself, my family is not gluten-free per se. Although I eat a gluten-free diet out of necessity, I do ...
“Cheesy” Smashed Potato Boxty (Gluten-Free, Vegan / Plant-Based)
"Cheesy" Smashed Potato Boxty. A golden crispy shell with a smooth, tender inside. A potato by any other name . . . Irish Boxty, Jewish Latke, Swiss Rosti, German Reibekuchen or -- Potato Pancake! Spanning multiple cultures over hundreds of years, this traditional dish provides quite a versatile palette for each creator. Made primarily from a base of mashed potatoes, or mashed potatoes and raw potatoes (although some cultures have historically used vegetables ...
Black Beans and Cauliflower Rice (Gluten-Free, Vegan / Plant-Based)
Black Beans and Cauliflower Rice -- a zippy, flavorful dish that's lower in carbs and higher in nutrients than traditional beans and white rice, but equally as tasty and versatile! The Versatility of Cauliflower If you have read any of my other posts where cauliflower is featured as a main ingredient you will have heard me talk about its nutritional generosity. If you haven't, and you are interested in all that cauliflower has to offer nutritionally, then hop on over to my Cauliflower ...
