Ingredients 1 16 oz Tofu, drained and pressed 1 Onion, chopped 1 Lemon, sliced 5 Garlic Cloves 16 oz. Vegetable Medley, fresh or frozen 1/2 cup White Wine or Water 1/2 cup Quinoa 1 cup WaterIn a saucepan, add 1 cup water and the quinoa. Cook according to your package directions. If you don't have directions, bring to a boil and then simmer until the quinoa grain comes apart and soft.Meanwhile...Over medium heat add about 2 Tablespoons oil in a skillet, along with the onions and garlic. Stir and when th... read more »
DayMenu ItemShopping Sunday Leftovers Monday Chef Ann Cooper's Baked Pasta with Tomato and Ricotta 1 lb Pasta (Gluten-Free)Pasta SauceRicotta CheeseParmesan CheeseMozzarella Cheese Tuesday Vegetable Soup 1medium Onion2cloves Garlic2 Carrots2 medium Sweet Potatoes or YamsCeleryTurmericPaprika 24 ounce Vegetable Stock2large fresh Tomatoes 2 Sweet Red PepperFrozen Peas1 Zucchini 1 16 ounce can Chickpeas Wednesday Whole Grain Pizza Muffins Rye Flour *Whole Wheat Flour *All Purpose Fl... read more »
What better way to wake up in the mornings, especially on the weekend, than to buttermilk pancakes? Is there anything that says "family" better than a nice breakfast?Instead of getting everyone together and heading over to IHOP or another equally fabulous breakfast place, and then torture yourself by not being able to eat those delicious pancakes that are served with everything due to dietary restrictions, stay home and comfy.Ingredients 1 1/4 cups All-Purpose Flour 1 Egg* 1/4 cup Sugar 1 teaspoon Baking... read more »
Do you ever get a craving for food or a drink when you're watching a movie? DH and I do all the time. In fact, that's when we seem to be the most creative with our concoctions.We just finished watching "Today's Special" and were getting ready to watch "Extract" when DH came up with the idea of making something with bananas and coffee. Maybe it had something to do with both movies being about food. :-)He was wanting something hot and I wanted something that would be good cold too. We didn't have any ice c... read more »
DayMenu ItemShopping Sunday Onion Rings Bette Hagman pizza/french flour mix (or gluten free “all purpose” flour mix)2 Large Yellow Onions Monday Vegan Dude Food: Chili Cheese Fries 2 Russet PotatoesGround PaprikaChili Powder1 package Gimme Lean Beef1 Onion4 Cloves GarlicVegan Worcestershire Sauce***Tomato PasteHot SauceVegetable StockCuminRaw CashewsLemonNutritional YeastDry MustardVegan Nacho Cheese Tuesday Guinness Meat Pie 1 Small Brown OnionMinced Beef**Tomato PasteGravy PowderF... read more »
Sports and libations have gone together as long as the two have been around. Golf is no different.Since moving, I've been taking golf lessons so that DH and I can enjoy a morning out.This past Thursday my instructor and I were talking about what drinks we enjoy. We both enjoy a good martini and in honor of us sneaking on to the 10th hole, I wanted to celebrate him with a drink neither one of us have had. For those of you who play golf, you know that the 19th hole is actually the libations hole. In my ca... read more »
Gluten-Free websites I've learned about this month:Please join me in a new journey to find at least 5 websites each month that will be highlighted in (at a minimum) the following categories: Gluten-Free Vegan Vegetarian Decorating DIY Money Management If you have a website or know of an author that you'd like to see showcased please let me know.A Gluten-Free Day A Gluten-Free Day Emilia, the author/chef/photographer of this site lives in Finland. She cooks gluten-free along with some soy-free, egg-f... read more »
You've probably had maple butter with your hush puppies at fish camps or all-you-can-eat fish restaurants. This would be delicious as well.This will make a delicious gift. Gifts from the kitchen are economical and always appreciated. There always seems to be a last-minute gift to give or dinner to attend and this can be made with plenty of time to spare. This is such an easy item to make and combine a couple loaves of bread during the holidays for a gift. Ingredients1/2 cup Butter1 ripe small to medium... read more »
DayMenu ItemShopping Sunday BBQ Chicken, Spinach and Pasta Frittata Elbow Pasta1 Small-Medium BBQ Chicken1 Small Red and Green Capsicum*5-6 ScallionsGarlicFresh or FrozenSpinachFresh BasilEggsCheddar CheeseParmesan CheeseChili FlakesLemon wedges for serving (optional) Monday Vichyssoise 3 Large Yukon Potatoes1 Large Onion15 Ounces Chicken Broth1 Pint Sour Creamgreen onions (optional) Tuesday Brown Rice Vegetable Casserole Chicken Broth Brown Rice 2 Large Onions Soy Sauce** Bas... read more »
Spoon this luscious and rich sauce over bread pudding, ice cream, pound cake, or grilled pears. This would also be wonderful over crepes, pancakes or waffles.This recipe was adapted from the Better Homes and Gardens "New Cook Book" and is super fast when you're in need of a topping. Ingredients 1/4 cup Butter 1/2 cup Sugar 1 beaten Egg Yolk (if you're making this sauce for the bread pudding, you can add the egg white to that recipe) - for a vegan version try 1 to 2 tablespoons cornstarch 2 tablespoons W... read more »
