BRAZILIAN CHEESE BREAD Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Gluten-free, cheesy, gooey bread in just 20 minutes. Ingredients 1 egg ⅓ cup olive oil 1.5 cup milk (start with 1 cup and add more as needed) Scant 1½ cups tapioca flour (tapioca starch) ½ cup packed grated cheese of your choice (I like the…
ROASTED PEPPER AND TOMATO GAZPACHO
ROASTED PEPPER AND TOMATO GAZPACHO Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: If you have never entertained the idea of a cold soup, I suggest you dive right in because gazpacho is super refreshing, delicious, and love that there is absolutely no cooking involved. Ingredients 6 hot house tomatoes, chopped 1 medium cucumber, sliced or…
MASALA PAPAD WITH BLACK BEAN SALAD
MASALA PAPAD WITH BLACK BEAN SALAD Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Easy, Vegan, and Gluten Free light lunch that comes together in less than 10 minutes! Ingredients 3-4 papad 3 tablespoon chopped onions 4-5 cherry tomatoes, chopped ½ cup black beans, cooked or canned, rinsed handful of cilantro 1 green chili pepper, chopped…
Everyday Lentil Salad
Everyday Lentil Salad Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: I made this lentil salad right before I left as a measure to clean out my fridge, so it’s pretty flexible in terms of ingredients. It’s great for your lunch box as it does not require any heating and can be made ahead of time….
Apple Butter Muffins
Apple Butter Muffins Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: These apple muffins are super moist and mildly sweet and spiced for the season although sweetness may vary depending upon the apple butter you use. Ingredients 1 cup oat flour (or grind 1 cup + 2-3 tablespoon rolled oats in a food processor) ½ cups…
Israeli Couscous with Roasted Grapes and Rosemary
Israeli Couscous with Roasted Grapes and Rosemary Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Israeli couscous is like a blank canvas and the sweetness from roasted grapes and floral note from rosemary creates a rather unusual but delicious meal (or a side if you like). Ingredients 1 cup Israeli couscous 2 cups water 2 cups…
Potato and Arugula Soup (Vegan)
Potato and Arugula Soup (Vegan) Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Unlike most soups, this one is quick and the majority of flavor comes from potatoes and arugula itself so even if you have a bare minimum spice cabinet – this potato and arugula soup is totally attainable in about 30 minutes. Ingredients 4…
Butternut Squash, Apple and Walnut Salad
Butternut Squash, Apple and Walnut Salad Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: I got inspired by Fall-ish ingredients such as butternut squash, sweet apples, and walnuts which are deliciously captured in this salad. Ingredients 1 cup butternut squash, cubed ½ tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon smoked paprika salt, pepper to taste 2 tablespoon walnuts,…
Yellow Split Pea Daal (Slow Cooker Edition)
Yellow Split Pea Daal (Slow Cooker Edition) Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Daal is a cornerstone of Nepali/Indian/Pakistani/Bengali cuisine; it is a soup that can be served thick like a stew or watered down to resemble a broth Ingredients 1 cup dried yellow split peas 5 cups water 1 teaspoon turmeric 3-4 cloves…
Wild Blueberry Oatmeal Cookies (vegan and gluten-free)
Wild Blueberry Oatmeal Cookies (vegan and gluten-free) Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: These wild blueberry oatmeal cookies are slightly dense, crispy on the outside,soft on the inside and heavily studded with wild blueberries. Think of them as superfood cookies that has a chock full of good-for-you ingredients such as oats, wild blueberries, hemp…
Tofu Tikka Masala
Tofu Tikka Masala Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: A dish of marinated tofu chunks cooked in a creamy, flavorful tomato-based sauce. Ingredients 1-16 oz firm tofu (sprouted or regular) 2 teaspoon turmeric, divided 3 tablespoon garam masala, divided 2 tablespoon red chili powder, divided (optional) 3 tablespoon cornstarch 2 tablespoon oil (may needed…
Challah with Cinnamon and Brown Sugar
Challah with Cinnamon and Brown Sugar Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: I wanted to make a beautiful loaf that would waft a cozy, sweet smell all over my apartment. I could not think of anything more beautiful than a braided challah with cinnamon and brown sugar. Ingredients 1 tablespoon instant yeast ¾ cups…