Cuisine: Gluten Free
Spaghetti and Beetballs with Kale and Lemon Butter
I ran into my friend Meghan the other day and she said she made this Spaghetti and Beetballs with Kale and Lemon Butter for her daughter, who is vegan. Beets are one of my very favorite things to eat, especially if they are pickled, and even for breakfast. Admittedly, this recipe is in the completely bizarre category, but I have to say it was delicious (even my husband liked it). The recipe calls for vegan butter and parmesan and gluten-free pasta. I did not use vegan anything, but if you happen to be vegan you will love everything about this. Suspend your disbelief and give it a try.
By - Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 25 mins
- Yields: 2 Servings
Middle Eastern Roasted Tomatoes and Chickpeas with Bulgur
I love bulgur, which is a staple of Middle Eastern cuisine, traditionally used to make tabbouleh and pilafs. It has a satisfying, chewy texture and mild, nutty taste. Whole wheats, like bulgur, are richer in nutrients and vitamins than refined, processed wheat, which has been stripped of many beneficial ingredients. You can use bulgar in place of wheat berries, couscous or rice in your favorite grain salad recipes. This Middle Eastern Roasted Tomatoes and Chickpeas with Bulgur is a great way to give it a try!
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
California Quinoa Salad
Yesterday at work, I wandered into the staff kitchen to find several people surrounding this California Quinoa Salad. They said it was the best salad ever. Of course, I had some, and yes, it is truly delicious. My friend Kristi made it. It has so much flavor and perfect for a weekday lunch.
Quinoa (pronounced ‘keen-wah’) is a superfood, which is a complete protein. It has the perfect ratio of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats and is one of the best sources of protein you can get from a plant source. It is gluten-free and one of the few plant foods that contain all nine essential amino acids.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
Chocolate and Orange Mousse Cake
My daughter Zoe made this decadent flourless Chocolate and Orange Mousse Cake. The cake is topped with a rich mousse. She also added candied oranges to the top.
- Prep: 35 mins
- Cook: 40 mins
- Yields: 10 Servings
Chocolate Cloud Cake
This Chocolate Cloud Cake from Nigella Lawson is light as a feather! It's a rich flourless (gluten-free) chocolate cake that is topped with fluffy whipped cream.
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 40 mins
- Yields: 8 Servings
Brazilian Cheesy Bread
Brazilian Cheesy Bread (Pão de Queijo) is made with tapioca flour instead of wheat flour, making them gluten-free. The puffs get a golden cheesy crust filled with a chewy web of soft tapioca in their centers. They are essentially a version of French gougères. They’re perfect to whip up for watching the Rio Olympics.
- Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 25 mins
- Yields: 12 Servings
