Broccoli Cheddar Gratin Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes Total time: 25 minutes Serves: 4-6 With sharp cheddar and crunchy breadcrumbs, this is a quick, healthy and flavorful gratin that is sure to please a crowd! Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes About 12 oz. broccoli florets, washed and…
Carrots with Spicy Tomatillo Sauce
Carrots with Spicy Tomatillo Sauce Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 50 minutes Total time: 1 hour Serves: 4-6 My take on Commissary’s roasted carrots with spicy tomatillo sauce Ingredients 8-10 tomatillos, husks removed 1/2 large onion, peeled and cut in half 2 large garlic cloves, peels on 1 serrano chile, deseeded 1 ancho chile,…
Butternut Squash Lasagna
Butternut Squash Lasagna Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: A lactovegetarian lasagna filled with creamy cheese and butternut squash. Ingredients 9 lasagna noodles 3 cups butternut squash chunks 5 ounce packages of baby spinach 4 tablespoon Mascarpone Cheese ½ cup shredded Mozzarella Cheese 1 cup Ricotta Cheese 4 ounces shaved or shredded Parmesan Cheese…
Banana Bread with Almonds and Chocolate
Banana Bread with Almonds and Chocolate Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Banana Bread with Almonds and Chocolate – vegan and gluten free. Ingredients 100 g dark vegan chocolate 100 g almonds, soaked overnight 250 g gluten free flour 2 teaspoons baking soda 2 teaspoons baking powder 3 tablespoons maple syrup 225 ml rice…
Hot Chocolate
Hot Chocolate Recipe, Peppermint Optional (Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Vegan) Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: Total time: 5 minutes Serves: 1 pint Hot Chocolate Recipe, Peppermint Optional (Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Vegan) Ingredients 1 cup Cocoa Powder 1 cup Sugar 30 little Candy Canes (optional) Instructions View the full recipe at Tia’s Kitchen →
Chile Rellenos Bake
Chile Rellenos Bake Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 35-40 minutes Total time: 50-55 minutes Serves: 6-8 For everyone who enjoys Chile Rellenos, this Chile Rellenos Bake is an easier dish with the same flavors. This can be eaten for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, or cut it into small pieces and serve with toothpicks for…
Tomato Pappu (Dal)
Tomato Pappu (dal) Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 30 minutes Total time: Serves: 3 Tomato Pappu (Dal) is an andhra style dal recipe which is a rice. Accompaniments usually served in thick consistency along with a drop of ghee. Ingredients To boil : Toor dal – 3/4 cup salt – as required hing –…
Paneer (Cottage Cheese) Fried Rice
Paneer (Cottage Cheese) Fried Rice Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: A tasty and healthy “Paneer (Cottage Cheese) Fried Rice” !!! Ingredients Basmati Rice – 1 Cup Oil – 2 tsp Ginger – 1 tsp (Finely Chopped) Garlic – 1 tsp (Finely Chopped) Spring Onion – 7-8 (Finely Chopped Green and White Part Separately)…
Vegetarian Holiday Stuffing
Vegetarian Holiday Stuffing Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: This is my Vegetarian Holiday Stuffing that I’ve been perfecting for many years. Ingredients 1 tablespoon plus ¼ cup olive oil, divided use 1 onion, chopped ½ teaspoon salt 1 lb mushrooms, sliced 2/3 cup canned water chestnuts, quartered 1 cup shelled chestnuts, cut in…
My Favorite Pecan Pie
My Favorite Pecan Pie Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: My favorite Pecan Pie has a secret ingredient that makes this pie special Ingredients 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened ¾ cup sugar 3 large eggs ¾ cup light corn syrup 2 cups ground pecans 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract 1 Pie Crust, ready in…
Winter Vegetable Pasta Salad
Winter Vegetable Pasta Salad Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 45 minutes Total time: 105 minutes Serves: 6 to 8 A super fun and unique pasta salad brimming with healthy non-traditional ingredients. Ingredients 1 large acorn squash (~19 oz. or 540 g) gutted and cubed (~19 oz. or 540 g) Brussels sprouts (outer leaves removed…
Vegan Gingerbread Smoothie
Vegan Gingerbread Smoothie Prep time: 2 minutes Cook time: Total time: 2 minutes Serves: 2 Thick and creamy with a hint of sweet vanilla and subtle spices, this dairy free Gingerbread Smoothie makes a fantastic healthy Christmas breakfast Ingredients 3 cups milk (I used almond milk and coconut milk) 1 banana 1 tbsp honey 1…