Yields about 8 large biscuits 2 cups flour 1 stick European butter, chilled and cubed 2/3 cup milk 1 tablespoon baking powder scant amount salt 1/4 cup water (thereabouts) Place all ingredients except water in standing mixer. Gradually add water until mixture sticks together. Roll out biscuits on floured surface. Cut biscuits with top of…
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Banana Blueberry Muffins (dairy-free)
This recipe is great for anyone who loves muffins, particularly if you can’t have dairy. I’m sure you could easily make these gluten-free, as well, with cassava flour. For all the times I list a brand name, that’s just my experience over my years of baking and what I think works best. Of course, you…
Stuffed Poblano Peppers (Vegan, Gluten-free)
You can’t go wrong with these stuffed peppers. Delicious and perfect for just about anyone. Makes 6 servings Prep time varies on rice selected 3 poblano peppers cut in half lengthwise and deseeded (look for really rounded ones that can be easily stuffed) 1 cup rice cooked to package specifications (I like Lundberg Wild…
Couscous with Pomegranate
It’s that time of year – pomegranate time! Here’s a great couscous dish, which is vegan, that you’ll love. 1½ cups prepared couscous (I used whole wheat organic, but use what you like) 13 cut up and fresh basil leaves 2 tablespoons cumin 1–15 ounce can of garbanzo beans, rinsed ½ cup salted sunflower seeds…
Brussels Sprouts, Mushroom, Shallot, and Parmesan Quiche with Buckwheat Crust
Quiche is beautiful and versatile and it will impress people even though it takes little effort. I like to add different types of flour to the crust for that special something and just to change it up—here I used buckwheat flour because I had it on hand and I could. It adds a great nutty…
15 Bean soup (vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free)
If you didn’t know it, Hurst Beans is local to Indianapolis. Since that’s where I live and I like to promote local, I used their 15 Bean Soup® packet for this recipe. Plus, this is super easy. Enjoy! 1 package of Hurst 15 Bean Soup® bag (discard seasoning packet) 1 tablespoon garlic, finely minced 1…
Roasted beets
There is nothing more delicious than a fresh roasted beet. And besides being a tad bit messy, they’re easy to make and so good for you. Enjoy! Serves about 4 people as a side (but I have been known to eat all of these myself over a two-day period) 3 large beets, leaves completely trimmed…
Hearty (diary- and meat-free!) lasagna
I will start by saying I love dairy. Like a lot. But, sometimes someone you love can’t eat dairy, so you have to come up with another way to make your favorite things so both of you can eat them. So, here’s my easy take on dairy-free lasagna. Enjoy! Serves 6 2 tablespoons olive oil ½…
Curry with Noodles (vegan, dairy- and gluten-free)
I’ve learned this: curry is very good. And it’s easy to make vegan curry dishes with delicious items like coconut milk. Tonight, my cupboard was a little bare, but I still came up with something delightful. Enjoy! Serves 2 hungry folks 1 cup (8 ounces) gluten- and wheat-free noodles, I used King Soba pumpkin, ginger…
Hot Chocolate (that will blow your socks off)
The best thing about learning how to make the things you love, is they constantly morph based on the way you feel that day. I totally love hot chocolate, and sometimes I like it boozy, sometimes with coffee (mocha-style), and sometimes with cinnamon. This is one variation I really like that is super chocolatey and…
Vegan chili (gluten-, nut- and dairy-free)
It’s that time of year – chili time. And I’m feeling really good about it. So, tonight I made it a reality. And this recipe is just about for anyone; you could add meat, subtract that greek yogurt for vegan fare, and add whatever beans you want. Enjoy! 2 tablespoons oil (I used Thrive Algae…
Smoked Cheddar, Onion and Spinach Frittata (vegetarian, gluten-free)
Things I love: eggs, smoked cheddar and spinach. So if you put them all together then I’m totally smitten. This super easy cast iron skillet dish will impress even you. I used a 10” cast iron skillet to make this. Serves 4 reasonable eaters; Serves 2 eaters like me (heavy portion size) ½ tablespoon olive…
Rachel D. Russell 