GLUTEN FREE * DAIRY FREE

Slow Cooked Indian Chicken with Spinach and Lime

July 1, 2010

Suitable for a countertop slow cooker or a Dutch oven. Club pack of skinless bone-in chicken thighs (about 20 thighs) 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice 2 tbsp olive oil 2 onions, thinly sliced 2 tbsp minced peeled gingerroot 3 [...]

Decadent Banana Muffins

April 9, 2010

Decadent Banana Muffins

Too yummy for a photo! We devoured these (three times over) before I could get a good shot to share with you. They’re that good. These muffins are a spin-off of the pumpkin/squash muffins, but with a whole new flavour profile: banana and chocolate!  Mmmm.  The mashed bananas are essential not only for taste, but [...]

Pasta Alternatives

February 26, 2010

SPAGHETTI SQUASH = SPAGHETTI Once cooked, this vegetable is remarkably like spaghetti noodles, similar in texture and size.  Spaghetti squash is quite bland tasting, making it an ideal canvas for a favourite spaghetti sauce or dairy-free pesto.  It can be pre-cooked and stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. It can be cooked quickly in [...]

Steamed Apple Chai Infusion

February 25, 2010

Steamed Apple Chai Infusion

After being diagnosed with dairy intolerance, my first few visits to Starbucks were thoroughly depressing.  No caramel macchiato? No vanilla latte? No cappuccino? What was a girl to drink?  Inspired by a new drink they were offering made up of steamed apple juice and chai syrup, I asked the barista for my own spin off, [...]

Pumpkin/Squash Muffins

February 24, 2010

Pumpkin/Squash Muffins

These muffins can be reinvented each time they are made, depending on whether pumpkin or squash is used.  The almond flour can be swapped for a combination of pecan and walnut flour.  The spices can be tweaked too- less cinnamon, more nutmeg. etc.  You get the idea- have fun experimenting! 2 cups almond flour 1 cup baked [...]

Brownies

February 23, 2010

Brownies

These rich brownies fluff up beautifully and taste remarkably like the brownies I ate growing up. Serve them to guests- they will never guess the ingredients! 2 1/2 cups almond flour 1/3 cup honey 1/3 cup cocoa powder 1/2 cup olive oil (or melted butter, if tolerated) 1 cup applesauce (or 3 apples- peeled, cooked and mashed) 1 tsp baking soda pinch [...]