Lemon Parmesan Risotto

Ingredients (4 servings) 7 cups of chicken broth or vegetable broth 1/2 stick of butter 3 finely chopped shallots 4 garlic cloves, finely minced 1 1/2 cups of Arborio rice 1 1/2 cups of dry white wine 3/4 cups of grated parmesan cheese, plus 1/4 cup of shaved parmesan for garnish 1 tablespoon of lemon…

Butternut Squash Soup

Ingredients Olive oil 1 butternut squash 1 granny smith apple 1 sweet potato 3 large carrots 2 shallots 4 cloves of garlic 4 cups of vegetable broth 6 fresh sage leaves 1 can of full fat coconut milk Salt and pepper Optional additions for flavor: nutmeg, cinnamon, goat cheese, roasted pumpkin seeds Instructions Cut the…

Nut & Seed Bread

Ingredients 1 cup of sunflower seed kernels 1 cup of shelled pumpkin seeds 3/4 cup of chopped walnuts 3/4 cup of flax seeds 1/2 cup of sliced almonds 1/4 cup of chia seeds 3/4 cup of water 5 eggs 1/4 cup of melted coconut oil Instructions Mix all the nuts and seeds in a large…

Creamy Mushroom & Brie Soup

Ingredients 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter 4 cloves of garlic, minced 1 1/2 pounds of mushrooms, sliced 1 small white onion, diced very small 4 cups of vegetable broth 3-5 sprigs of fresh thyme, plus some chopped for garnish 1/2 cup of heavy cream 1/2 cup of dry white wine A 4-ish ounce wedge of…

Potato Leek Soup

Ingredients (6 servings) 2 tablespoons of butter or olive oil 4 large leeks (white and light green parts only) 2 tablespoons of minced garlic 6 large yellow potatoes 7 cups of vegetable broth 2 teaspoons of chopped fresh thyme A can of full fat unsweetened coconut milk (~13.6 oz) Salt and pepper to taste Chopped…

Grain Free Flatbread (4 variations!)

Base Ingredients 1/2 cup of chickpea flour (also known as garbonzo bean flour) 1/2 cup of tapioca starch 1 cup of full fat coconut milk 1 tablespoon of water 1/4 tablespoon of salt Cooking Instructions (same for all variations) Heat a small skillet on the stove over medium heat. Add a bit of olive oil…

Gluten Free Eggless Cookie Dough for One

“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….

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…

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…

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…