Balsamic Dressing
Balsamic Dressing I created this dressing because I always enjoyed having the balsamic at restaurants starting around the early 1990s. As some of you may remember it was loaded with oil. Tasty, with Italian herbs and garlic and the wonderful bite of balsamic vinegar,...
Orzo Salad
Orzo Salad 1 pkg orzo (gluten free is great, whole grain is great) (cooked)1 cup thawed corn (OR)2 fresh ears1 cup frozen edamame (steamed for 8 min. and cooled)1 small red onion diced (1/2 cup)1/2 cup red bell (or yellow or orange) diced1/2 carrot shredded...
Instant Pot Stuffed Cabbage Soup
I created this recipe as one day I was craving stuffed cabbage. This is a Polish dish (and possible other regions of Eastern Europe). I grew up eating these stuffed “piggies”, as we called them, with mashed potatoes and sometimes mustard or horseradish. Obviously I...
Instant Pot Creamy Tortilla Soup (Oil-free and Vegan)
Creamy Tortilla Soup Oil-free & Vegan 1 small can diced tomatoes1 can pinto beans rinsed1 small onion diced1 green bell pepper diced4 cloves garlic minced1 tbsp maple syrup or brown sugar1 tbsp oregano1 bay leave8 cups water1-2 chipotle peppers in adobe...
Rice Pilaf (Instant Pot) Oil free and Vegan
Rice Pilaf (Instant Pot) 4 cups long grain or basmati rice, brown or white (use the cup that comes with the Instant Pot)4 cups water (same cup)1 small carrot shredded1 half of small zucchini shredded1 small onion diced1 small Shallot diced3 tbsp minced...
Lasagna Soup
Lasagna Soup 6-8 gluten free lasagna noodles (Tinkyada brand)8 cups water1 small onion diced4 cloves garlic minced1 cup grape tomatoes sliced in half across ((I like the red, yellow and purple))1 cup fresh swiss chard (or spinach) cut into ribbons1/2 cup...
Wasabi Lime Sauce
Wasabi Lime Sauce 3 tsp Wasabi Powder1 tbsp Maple syrup1 tbsp rice vinegar1 Lime, juiced1 tbsp tamari sauce (or soy sauce)1/3 cup TahiniSalt to tasteWater to thin Blend all ingredients in a personal blender such as a Ninja or some such.Adjust flavours how you...
Lazy Day Creamy Veg Soup
Creamy Veg Soup 1 White Onion4 Carrots (large)6 Potatoes (red or yellow)1 Leek4 Cloves garlic1/2 cup Raw cashews ((can be omitted))1 cup broiling water to soak cashews1/2 cup Plant milk1/2 tsp Rosemary1/4 Thyme1/4 nutritional yeastSalt / Pepper to taste If...
Sriracha Ranch
Sriracha Ranch 2 tbsp tahini1 can garbanzos (15.5 oz.) drained and rinsed1/2 cup water1-2 tbsp sriracha4 tbsp apple cider vinegar1 clove garlic minced1 tsp onion powder1-2 tbsp nutritional yeast1/2 tsp dill1 tbsp chives1 tbsp parsleySalt to taste Blend all...
Spinach Salad with Low-fat Poppy Seed Dressing
Spinach Salad with Low-fat Poppy Seed Dressing For the Salad:1-8 oz package of fresh spinach6 strawberries sliced1/2 cup raw walnuts2 slices of red or sweet onion, cut in halfsalt and pepper to tasteDressing:1/2 can navy beans (rinsed and drained)1 tbsp poppy...
