“Don’t ever save anything for a special occasion. Being alive is a special occasion.” I have no idea who said this, but I’ve seen it floating around on my Pinterest feed a lot lately. It always makes me smile, but as wonderful as the sentiment is, it’s really only applicable for certain situations in life….
Category: Gluten Free
Blackened Cod with Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice
Ingredients for the blackened cod 2 cod fillets 2 tablespoons of avocado oil 2 tablespoons of paprika 1 tablespoon of salt 1/2 tablespoon of dried oregano 1/2 tablespoon of garlic powder 1/2 tablespoon of onion powder 1/2 tablespoon of cayenne 1 teaspoon of ground marjoram 1 teaspoon dried thyme Ingredients for the cauliflower rice 1…
Zuppa Toscana
Ingredients 2 tablespoons of avocado oil 3 slices of turkey bacon, chopped into bits 1 yellow onion, chopped 2 tablespoons of minced garlic 3 large yellow potatoes, diced 14 ounces of Italian chicken sausage (I used this brand from Whole Foods) 1 quart of chicken broth 1 teaspoon of oregano 1 teaspoon of thyme 1…
Poached Salmon in White Wine Tomato Broth
Ingredients 2 teaspoons of avocado oil or olive oil 2 tablespoons of minced garlic 2 shallots, chopped 5 ripe tomatoes 1 1/2 cups of dry white wine 1 cup of seafood stock (can substitute with chicken stock or water) 8-10 sprigs of fresh thyme 4 salmon fillets Salt and pepper to taste Drizzle of lemon…
Gluten Free Pumpkin Spice Muffins
Ingredients for the muffins 1 3/4 cups of all purpose gluten free flour (I used Bob’s Red Mill) 2 teaspoons of baking powder 3 teaspoons of pumpkin pie spice 1/2 cup of brown sugar 1/3 cup of melted coconut oil (or butter if not dairy free) 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract 3/4 cups of pumpkin…
Spaghetti Squash Chow Mein
Ingredients 1 spaghetti squash 1 tablespoon of sesame oil 1 tablespoon of minced garlic 1/2 of a yellow onion, chopped 3 stalks of celery, chopped 2 teaspoons of minced ginger 1/4 cup of gluten free soy sauce 2 cups of shredded cabbage 2 large carrots, shredded Salt and pepper Chopped chives for garnish Optional: Add…
Chipotle Chicken
Ingredients 2 chicken breasts 1 tablespoon of avocado oil 1 tablespoon of minced garlic 1/4 of a red onion 2 tablespoons of adobo sauce (from a can of chipotle chilies in adobo sauce.) Make sure it is gluten free! A lot of these sauces contain wheat flour so read the ingredients thoroughly before buying. 2…
Egg Drop Soup
Ingredients 1 tablespoon of sesame oil 1/4 of a white onion, chopped 2 stalks of celery, chopped 4 cups of chicken broth 3 tablespoons of gluten free soy sauce 2 eggs Salt and pepper 2 tablespoons of cornstarch 3 tablespoons of water Chopped chives Instructions Heat the sesame oil in a medium sized soup pot…
Parmesan Roasted Acorn Squash
Ingredients 1 acorn squash 2 tablespoons of olive oil 1/4 cup of fresh shredded parmesan Salt and pepper Instructions Preheat the oven to 450F. Cut the acorn squash in half and scoop out the seeds. Thinly slice each half. In a large mixing bowl, mix the squash slices with olive oil and a dash of…
Roasted Eggplant with Feta and Tomato
Ingredients: 1 eggplant 2 tablespoons of olive oil 1 tablespoon of minced garlic 1/4 cup of dry white wine 1/2 teaspoon of red pepper flakes 4 ounces of feta cheese, crumbled A handful of cherry tomatoes, sliced in half 2 teaspoons of fresh oregano 2 teaspoons of fresh Italian parsley Salt and pepper to taste…
Shrimp Ceviche
Ingredients 1 pound of cooked shrimp, tails, legs, etc removed 4 tomatoes, squishy seed parts scooped out 1 large cucumber, peeled 1/2 of a red onion 2 avocados 1/2 cup of chopped fresh cilantro 2 jalapeños, seeds removed 1 tablespoon of minced garlic Juice of 1 lime 1 tablespoon of red wine vinegar Salt and…
Green Goddess Dressing/Dip
Ingredients 2 avocados (pits and skin removed) 2 large handfuls of fresh basil leaves 1 large handful of fresh chives 4 green onions (ends removed) 1/4 of a red onion 2 tablespoons of minced garlic 1 cup of fresh chopped parsley 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar Juice from 1 lemon 1 teaspoon of salt…
Champagne for Breakfast 