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…

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Avocado and Mango Salsa (vegan, gluten- and dairy-free)

It’s that time of year when fresh mangoes start appearing on shelves and I want to scream with happiness! They are so distinct and delicious, and in this recipe their unique flavor pairs well with another unique flavor, avocado. Vegan, gluten- and dairy-free, you’re gonna love this. Enjoy! Makes 1 cup (enough for about 2…

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Curried Couscous (vegan)

Couscous is just the most delightful and easy thing. This entire recipe takes 15 minutes, prep to fork. And it’s vegan. Enjoy! Makes about 6 side servings or 4 dinner portions 1 cup prepared couscous (I preper Rice Select organic whole wheat) 1 15-ounce can of garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed ¼ cup unsalted sunflower…

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Apple, Banana, Blueberry and Pears with Toasted Oat Topping

Fruit is awesome, and it’s even more awesome when it’s baked and cooked with toasted oatmeal on top. This recipe was inspired by leftover fruit in my kitchen that I couldn’t let go bad–so it became dessert. Enjoy! Preheat oven to 375°F. For filling: 4 apples (I used Washington apples), peeled and rough diced 2…

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Mini breakfast casseroles (vegetarian and gluten-free)

Eggs are so delicious and versatile and easy for breakfast, lunch or dinner. One thing I really like to do is meal prep Sunday night for breakfast the following week. It’s nice to get up and have something ready to go so there aren’t any wrenches before I head in to work. That’s where these…

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Moringa smoothie (vegan)

Mondays are my longest days, so the thought of actually cooking something can seem paralyzing—that’s when I turn to the smoothie. You can pack it full or fruit and veggie servings, blend and voilà! And this one contains moringa, which seriously makes me feel better when I drink it. Tonight, I turned to this smoothie…

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Vegetable Thai Coconut Curry (Vegan and Nut- and Gluten-free)

My confession for the day: I love coconut milk. It’s rich and delicious and really adds something magnificent to certain dishes. Tonight, I treated my mom to this coconut curry dish – it’s vegan, gluten- and nut-free. And the most important thing is that it’s easy. Ingredients 2 cups basmati rice (I use Lundberg brand),…

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Breaded and Baked Cauliflower (gluten-and dairy-free, vegetarian)

I love cauliflower and could eat it every day, so I love finding new ways to cook it. Here, I used some new ingredients I just love – Otto’s Naturals cassava flour and Jeff Nathan Creations Panko – to bread and bake some delightful cauliflower florets. And while I’m not a gluten-free eater 24/7, I…

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Blackberries make smoothies amazing

This time of year, I’m all about the blackberry. When I get my hands on some, I want to put them in pies, smoothies, and plain and simple, just eat them by the handfuls. When I was a kid, my dad and step-mom had rows and rows of blackberry bushes on their farm along the fence…

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Vegan stew with kale

Even when it’s hot, I crave a good stew. This stew is simple, vegan, protein-packed and healthy. You could add rice instead of farrow to make this stew gluten-free. 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil ½ cup onion 1 cup diced fingerling potatoes (I keep the skin on–you could use another potato if you like)…

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