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Recipe: Berry Cucumber Salad
Berry cucumber salad – it’s fresh, hearty, and delicious! This salad is the perfect accompaniment for your Thanksgiving dinner this weekend. From fresh blueberries to tart cranberries, plus the saltiness of the chopped cashews, this is sure to freshen things up. Okay, let’s get chopping! Oh, quick note: you can use any nuts, roasted almonds, candied pecans, yet for this one, I was in a salty cashew mood. Plus, if you don’t have any dried cranberries, you can use raisins, but they’re not as good,…
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Recipe: Devlied Egg Pasta Salad
Deviled egg pasta salad – who else loved deviled eggs? I do – they’re rich, creamy and I often eat far too many. Also, why do devlied egg trays only have 12 spots?! That’s not enough. Anyway, I digress. This twist on the classic is a delicious way to enjoy the creaminess with some staying power. Makes a tasty side dish for Sunday dinners and holds up well for lunch, too! Okay, let’s get cracking. Ah – before we get to the recipe, though, there…
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Recipe: Chipotle Grilled Chicken Salad
Chipotle grilled chicken salad – BBQ’d chicken means that summer is officially here, even if the date on the calendar doesn’t match up. Any chance I have to BBQ, I’ll take it. Over the last 3-4 years I’ve come to enjoy cooking with the BBQ more and more – from chicken to corn and so many other vegetables. What I need to do is master a BBQ breakfast – that’s on the list, too. Okay, let’s get cooking this chipotle grilled chicken salad. Ingredients 2…
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Recipe: Bocconcini and Tomato Salad
Bocconcini and tomato salad – it’s such a quick, easy and fresh salad. Perfect for lunch, a weekend picnic or even on a Wednesday in May. The fresh basil is the trick! Okay, let’s get started. Ingredients 4 large bocconcini balls 3 cups of grape heirloom tomatoes 4 fresh basil leaves 3 tablespoons of olive oil 1 tablespoon of balsamic vinegar salt and pepper to taste First, cut the large bocconcini balls into quarters and then cut those in half. Slice the tomatoes in half,…
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Recipe: Pierogi Tacos
Pierogi tacos! What? Yes – pierogi tacos. I love tacos and since becoming a Celiac in 2015 pierogis is one of the top five items I’ve missed the most. It’s been difficult to find a gluten free substitute for these scrumptious dumplings. So, I took all of the ingredients – potatoes, cheese, onions, bacon and chives and made tacos! Let’s get cooking. Ingredients a recipe of breakfast potatoes (use salt as the only spice) 1 large yellow onion 8 strips of turkey bacon 2 tablespoons…
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Recipe: BBQ Chicken Pizza
BBQ chicken pizza – it’s cheesy and full of flavour. The perfect Friday night dinner to eat while staying home and watching a movie. Friday is so soon! What movie? I can’t wait to see Wonder Women 1984. Have you watched it? No spoilers, please! Okay, let’s get cooking. Ingredients Gluten free pizza crust 1/2 cup of pizza sauce (homemade) about 1/2 cup of BBQ sauce 1/2 pound of pulled chicken (cooked) 250g of shredded mozzarella cheese 1 tablespoon of red chili flakes 2 tablespoons…
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Recipe: Classic Mashed Potatoes
Classic mashed potatoes. These are my absolute favourite mashed potatoes ever. I’ve experimented a few times in the past with sour cream, or Mexican mashed potatoes, yet this classic version is simply the best. Plus, the ricer make these smooth – they’re so good you’ll want a second helping! Okay, let’s get cooking. Ingredients 2 pounds of yellow potatoes 4 tablespoons of salted butter 1/3 cup of soy milk salt and pepper to taste freshly chopped green onions The very first tool you need for…
