Grain-free

  If you have a perfectly ripe avocado, there is nothing better to do with it than this easy marinated 2-bean and green salad. This dish combines their nutty smoothness with other seasonal ingredients. Cucumbers are refreshing and cherry tomatoes lend their sweet-tart flavors. Then […]

Here is a simple, tasty and refreshing chia-greens peach smoothie bowl recipe — great for an immune boost or just a fun green breakfast for St. Patrick’s Day!   This smoothie recipe, with only 8 ingredients, goes together in minutes. Use a food processor or […]

  Instant Pot Swiss Chard Saag is a savory, quick and easy green side dish. Delicious with any curry or korma, and a great color contrast!  It only takes a few minutes to prep the vegetables and sauté them before letting the Instant Pot do […]

  This savory, easy Dutch-oven Marrakesh Lamb Korma bakes in a rich sauce of coconut milk, tomatoes and spices. A great company meal, and gluten and dairy-free. An easy prep that requires no last-minute cooking except to assemble your side dishes.    I enjoy curries […]

  This delicious dressing gets its tang from white balsamic vinegar and lemon juice, creaminess from Dijon mustard and unique flavor from garlic and fresh herbs. It’s easy enough to make for every day and tasty enough to serve to guests.    A small amount […]

These cranberry almond-flour pinwheel cookies are a fruity, pink take on my carob pinwheels. They get their sweetness from honey, but also from the natural sugars in fruit powder and cranberries. Make some for Valentine’s day!   Also, check out my Almond-Flour Carob Pinwheel Cookies. […]

Green chile chicken enchilada soup is savory, mildly spicy and packed with flavor. It’s so easy to make in a slow cooker – and so pretty with all the toppings – that you’ll want to mix up a batch for a party or just for […]

These almond flour-carob cookies are smooth and buttery, with just a hint of sweetness from honey or maple syrup. The pinwheels are easier to make than you might think, especially if you use your food processor to mix up the two doughs. Make some for […]

Transform your pumpkin pie with one extra step into a rich, creamy Island treat, Haupia Pumpkin Pie. The smooth, mildly sweet haupia layer won’t take you much more time than to make the pie. A layered pie is always impressive-looking, right? And this one is […]

  This vegan “cheesy” green chile black bean dip only needs a few savory additions to make a simple black bean dip the star of a party. Its cheesiness comes from nutritional yeast. Then some tartness from lime juice and salsa or white wine vinegar […]