Sausage Gravy
Homemade sausage gravy. Can be made with gluten free or regular flour. Perfect over fluffy biscuits.
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Fluffy Biscuits
Fluffy biscuits can be made gluten free or regular. Homemade gravy tops them deliciously.
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Rice Pudding with Cardamom and Rosewater
Creamy, slightly sweet rice pudding with Persian flavors of cardamom, rosewater and golden raisins.
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Roasted Potatoes with Sauerkraut
Oven roasted potatoes with sauerkraut, seasoned with onion and caraway seeds.
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Dates in a Blanket (Rumaki)
Pineapple filled dates are wrapped in turkey, pork, or veggie bacon.
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Pumpkin Bread
This recipe mimics Starbucks pumpkin loaf. Can be made with gluten free or regular flour.
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Pickles in a Blanket
Mini dill pickles wrapped with cream cheese and salami.
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Pumpkin Waffles
A gluten free or wheat flour version of a fall time favorite.
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Crepes
Super thin fill-able pancakes made with gluten free or regular flour.
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Buffalo Chicken Bites
A healthy version of Buffalo wings. Instead, baked breast pieces are dipped in a classic cayenne pepper sauce.
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Caprese Salad Salad
Fresh tomato, mozzarella, and basil sit atop baby lettuce and is dressed with a balsamic vinegar reduction.
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Fresh Fruit Tart
Coconut flour, gluten free crust, dairy free (or not) custard, and any fresh fruit of choice.
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Fresh Herb Frittata (Sabzi Kookoo)
Dill, cilantro and parsley cooked with shredded potato, eggs and seasonings. Makes a great picnic snack.
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Cheese and Veggie Quesadillas
Filled with: grilled corn, onion, & bell pepper; avocados; cheddar cheese; and a cilantro spread. Garnish with Pico De Gallo.
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Pico De Gallo
Or ‘chunky salsa’. A popular Mexican side dish or appetizer with fresh roma tomato, onion, cilantro, jalapeno, and lime.
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Creamy Cilantro Spread
A versatile spread or dip, with mayonnaise and yogurt as a base, and blended with jalapeno and seasonings.
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Japanese Cold Noodles (Somen)
Ice cold wheat noodles served with a soy broth. Perfect for a hot day.
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Pineapple Banana French Toast
Filled with cream cheese and prepared as a sandwich, rather than ‘stuffed’.
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Tomato Cucumber Salad (Salad Shirazi)
A classic Persian salad dressed with lemon juice, olive oil, and herbs such as cilantro, mint or parsley.
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Sweet and Russet Oven Fries
They pair perfectly! Seasoned with salt, pepper and a pinch of sugar.
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Quinoa Fig Salad with Apple Vinaigrette
A hearty salad topped with dried cherries, walnuts, gorgonzola, and a delicious and versatile vinaigrette.
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Banana Split Eclair Parfaits
Banana pudding, cream, fresh fruit, graham crackers and chocolate syrup combine for a tasty unique treat. Gluten free options.
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Japanese Cucumber Salad
Sunomono in Japanese. A salad made with cucumbers and dressed with soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, sugar and sesame.
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Zucchini Yogurt Dip
Cool, minty, garlicy, and delicious. Zucchini replaces eggplant, and yogurt replaces kashk in a dip similar to Kashke Bademjan.
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Macaroni and Cheese
This version starts with a gluten free roux, combined with cheddar cheese. Use traditional ingredients if you wish.
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Chocolate Muffins
A copycat version of Costco’s bakery muffins. Can use gluten free or regular flour.
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Tex Mex Salad
Topped with cumin-yogurt dressing. Use whatever you have on hand to top this quick, cool and delicious salad. (Vegan options)
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Layered Jello with Yogurt
Vanilla yogurt and unflavored gelatin make the white layer. Use any color combo, and add more layers if you wish.
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Shrimp Tacos with Avocado Salsa Verde
Simply season shrimp with cumin, grill, and top with salsa verde mixed with corn and avocado.
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Thousand Island Dressing
Made with ketchup, mayonnaise and relish. Can use vegan ingredients as well.
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Homemade Croutons
Oven baked croutons. Can use any type of bread, gluten free or regular. Does not need to be stale bread either.
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Crock Pot Oatmeal
Throw it all in the pot at night, wake up to breakfast! Steel cut oats cook slowly and perfectly.
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Chewy Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
This super tasty and easy recipe uses a little less sugar than other versions, and can be made with gluten free or regular flour.
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Loaded Baked Potato Bites
Baby yellow potatoes sliced, roasted, and topped with ‘nutmeat’ crumbles, mashed potatoes and cheddar.
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Sushi Rolls
Tamagoyaki roll with Japanese egg omelet, carrot and shiitake mushrooms. California roll with cucumber, carrot, and avocado.
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Marinated Mushrooms – for sushi rolls
Dehydrate dried mushrooms in soy (or tamari), mirin and sugar. Perfect for use in sushi rolls.
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Japanese Omelet (Tamagoyaki)
This version of the egg omelet does not use dashi stock. Perfect for sushi rolls, or to eat on its own.
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Carrot Cupcakes
Gluten free and vegan. Kid friendly version: no raisins, nuts or pineapple ;-). Makes regular or mini cupcakes, or full sheets of cake.
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Tomato and Corn Pasta Salad
Gluten free (or regular) pasta with heirloom tomatoes for character, and basil and vinegar for flavor. Top with feta cheese for non vegan.
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Butter Lettuce Salad with Yogurt Dressing
Strawberries, apples, pecans and cranberries top this salad with spring and fall infused flavors.
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Gluten Free Flour Mix
This all purpose mix works, cup for cup, as a substitution for wheat flour in virtually any recipe. Tips for using xanthan gum as well.
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Crock Pot Pulled Pork
Throw it all in a crock-pot: broth, apple cider vinegar, onions, garlic, brown sugar & seasonings. Use pork tenderloin, shoulder or butt.
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Miso Soup
Miso Soup. Quick and simple to make with fresh miso paste. Vegan and gluten free version.
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Chocolate Chip Scones
Super easy, and can be made with gluten free or regular flour. Lower in sugar than muffins.
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Dried citrus peel
Instructions on how to dry, and rehydrate fresh orange peels. This method can be used for any citrus.
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Rice Cooker Mexican Rice
Throw all ingredients in a rice cooker, you’re good to go! A great side dish for homemade Chicken Enchiladas.
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Chicken Enchiladas
Made from ‘scratch’: shredded chicken, tomato sauce, broth, roux, seasonings, cheese and corn tortillas. Can be made gluten free.
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Heating Corn Tortillas
Two methods: one for rolling (in microwave), and one for soft tacos (on a hot pan or grill).
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Hot Buttered Noodles
A classic, fast, and super easy pasta. Can be topped with simple condiments, or eaten plain.
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Apple Crisp
This super simple recipe uses gluten free oats and gluten free flour (you can also use regular), and with butter or non-dairy margarine.
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Candied Orange Pecans
Tossed with cranberries, and topped with a sweet orange candy coating. Black pepper seasons this wonderful snack with a little kick.
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Vegan Zucchini “Parmesan” Bites
A fresh version of a popular zucchini dish. Cashews are the star ingredient in the delicious ‘cheesy’ coating.
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Corn and Tomato Salad
Seasoned with basil and red wine vinegar. This makes a fabulous side dish for a picnic, barbeque, or camping.
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Roasted Vegetables with Green Curry Sauce
Roast, steam or saute vegetables, and top with Trader Joe’s Thai Green Curry Simmer Sauce. Serve over rice.
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Natural Red Velvet Cupcakes
Colored with beets instead of red food coloring. Topped with fluffy buttercream frosting.
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Fruit Nachos
Strawberries, kiwis, and mandarins pair up with a fruity cream cheese (or vegan spread) dip flavored with orange juice.
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Cucumber Salsa
Cool, refreshing, delicious salsa made with cucumbers, tomato, onion, avocado, lemon juice and cilantro.
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Won-tons
Perfect fried pouches filled with chicken, cheddar, water chestnuts and onions.
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Fried Rice
Classic, simple and delicious. Green onions, carrots, corn, peas and a little seasoning make a dish the whole family will love.
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Chocolate Dipped Strawberries
These are so simple and turn out beautiful, so long as you follow a few easy rules.
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