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Hummus Platter Salad

Salads are one of the most simple and straight forward lunches I can think off. Pretty low fuss, healthy, and easy to transport, making them my favorite options for a busy week! This one is no exception. It is basically all the stuff you would get on a mezze platter, placed over greens to makeContinue reading “Hummus Platter Salad”

Sweet Potato, Parsnip and Zucchini Tacos

Me and regular ol’ potatoes are on the outs right now, in my latest attempt to reduce inflammation. Obviously I miss them, so I have been trying to substitute them with other non-nightshade options. Thus, these tacos were born! The parsnips and sweet potatoes serve as my potato-y substitute and honestly worked really well inContinue reading “Sweet Potato, Parsnip and Zucchini Tacos”

Red Beans and Rice

Red beans and rice is a dish that is of Creole origin (not Cajun, according to Wikipedia!). It is commonly served along rice in the southern state of Louisiana, and most will have likely come across it on a trip to New Orleans. New Orleans is one of my favorite cities, it’s brimming with art,Continue reading “Red Beans and Rice”

Vegan Buttermilk Biscuits

I love making homemade biscuits, it makes me feel accomplished and the end result is far better than store bought stuff. It is also very difficult to find canned gluten free biscuits. I’ve spent a good deal of time with this recipe, trying to perfect it and get the right combination of flakiness and density,Continue reading “Vegan Buttermilk Biscuits”

Coconut Yogurt/Buttermilk

I’ve started making my own vegan yogurt, cause why not? But really because there is all kinds of stuff in store bought yogurt that I simply don’t want to put in my body as regularly as I eat the stuff. Not that it is soooo awful, it’s just the less preservatives and processed stuff IContinue reading “Coconut Yogurt/Buttermilk”

Guacamole with Celery and Dill

I try to cut out onions and tomatoes where possible, as they cause inflammation and make me feel less than tip top. Those are, however, two of the key ingredients in guacamole. So I set myself to some thinking: What could provide that extra crunch you get from onions? And furthermore, will I even missContinue reading “Guacamole with Celery and Dill”

Carnitas Jackfruit

In truth, this is completely inspired by the delicious carnitas jackfruit from Lulu’s Local Eatery in STL. It is amazing and I needed to learn to replicate it. It was actually pretty simple, and can be done in the oven! I buy my jackfruit frozen or in brine (NOT SYRUP) from the Indian Spice BizarreContinue reading “Carnitas Jackfruit”

Extra Crispy Fried Potatoes

Ok, ok! I know these aren’t the ~healthiest~ but I love a good fried potato and they are good for your souls health! I really like these for breakfast or in tacos but they could really be dressed up anyway. They are so simple and WAY quicker then frying them directly in the pan. TheseContinue reading “Extra Crispy Fried Potatoes”

Instant Pot Millet Porridge

I am in love with the Instant Pot, sue me! The thing is magic, and it makes porridge 1000 times easier in the mornings. Since I can’t eat oats my porridge options are limited, which is frankly awful because I love a warm and creamy bowl of sweet grainy goodness in the morning. Enter millet:Continue reading “Instant Pot Millet Porridge”

Gnocchi with Asparagus in Lemony White Wine Sauce

I finally nailed my gnocchi recipe! I am incredibly proud. Especially since I had been craving it for months. Here I paired it with asparagus in a almondy lemony white wine sauce that closely approximates a white wine cream. That was all topped with some crispy chickpeas and roasted cherry tomatoes. It all paired togetherContinue reading “Gnocchi with Asparagus in Lemony White Wine Sauce”