Sausage Gravy

by Ginger | All Recipes, Breads/Muffins, Breakfast/Brunch, Classic Comfort Food, Gluten free, Main dish, Pork, Side dish

Homemade sausage gravy. Can be made with gluten free or regular flour. Perfect over fluffy biscuits.

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Fluffy Biscuits

by Ginger | All Recipes, Breads/Muffins, Breakfast/Brunch, Classic Comfort Food, Gluten free, Side dish

Fluffy biscuits can be made gluten free or regular. Homemade gravy tops them deliciously.

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Roasted Potatoes with Sauerkraut

by Ginger | All Recipes, Easy Recipes, Gluten free, Side dish, Vegan, Vegetarian

Oven roasted potatoes with sauerkraut, seasoned with onion and caraway seeds.

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Buffalo Chicken Bites

by Ginger | All Recipes, Appetizer, Chicken, Gluten free, Main dish, Side dish

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

by Ginger | All Recipes, Easy Recipes, Gluten free, Main dish, Salad, Side dish, Vegetarian

Fresh tomato, mozzarella, and basil sit atop baby lettuce and is dressed with a balsamic vinegar reduction.

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Fresh Herb Frittata (Sabzi Kookoo)

by Ginger | All Recipes, Appetizer, Breakfast/Brunch, Gluten free, Main dish, Persian, Side dish, Vegetarian

Dill, cilantro and parsley cooked with shredded potato, eggs and seasonings. Makes a great picnic snack.

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Cheese and Veggie Quesadillas

by Ginger | All Recipes, Appetizer, Gluten free, Main dish, Mexican, Sandwiches, Side dish, Vegetarian

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

by Ginger | All Recipes, Appetizer, Gluten free, Mexican, Side dish, Vegan, Vegetarian

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

by Ginger | All Recipes, Appetizer, Gluten free, Mexican, Salad, Sandwiches, Side dish, Vegetarian

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)

by Ginger | All Recipes, Easy Recipes, Japanese, Main dish, Pasta, Side dish, Soup, Vegan, Vegetarian

Ice cold wheat noodles served with a soy broth. Perfect for a hot day.

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Tomato Cucumber Salad (Salad Shirazi)

by Ginger | All Recipes, Easy Recipes, Gluten free, Persian, Salad, Side dish, Vegan, Vegetarian

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

by Ginger | All Recipes, Gluten free, Side dish, Vegan, Vegetarian

They pair perfectly! Seasoned with salt, pepper and a pinch of sugar.

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Quinoa Fig Salad with Apple Vinaigrette

by Ginger | All Recipes, Gluten free, Main dish, Salad, Side dish, Vegan, Vegetarian

A hearty salad topped with dried cherries, walnuts, gorgonzola, and a delicious and versatile vinaigrette.

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Japanese Cucumber Salad

by Ginger | All Recipes, Easy Recipes, Gluten free, Japanese, Salad, Side dish, Vegan, Vegetarian

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

by Ginger | All Recipes, Appetizer, Gluten free, Persian, Side dish, Vegetarian

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

by Ginger | All Recipes, Classic Comfort Food, Gluten free, Main dish, Pasta, Side dish, Vegetarian

This version starts with a gluten free roux, combined with cheddar cheese. Use traditional ingredients if you wish.

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Tex Mex Salad

by Ginger | All Recipes, Easy Recipes, Gluten free, Main dish, Mexican, Salad, Side dish, Vegan, Vegetarian

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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Sushi Rolls

by Ginger | All Recipes, Appetizer, Gluten free, Japanese, Main dish, Side dish, Vegan, Vegetarian

Tamagoyaki roll with Japanese egg omelet, carrot and shiitake mushrooms. California roll with cucumber, carrot, and avocado.

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Japanese Omelet (Tamagoyaki)

by Ginger | All Recipes, Breakfast/Brunch, Easy Recipes, Gluten free, Japanese, Main dish, Side dish, Vegetarian

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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Tomato and Corn Pasta Salad

by Ginger | All Recipes, Easy Recipes, Gluten free, Main dish, Pasta, Salad, Side dish, Vegan, Vegetarian

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

by Ginger | All Recipes, Easy Recipes, Gluten free, Main dish, Salad, Side dish, Vegetarian

Strawberries, apples, pecans and cranberries top this salad with spring and fall infused flavors.

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Miso Soup

by Ginger | All Recipes, Easy Recipes, Gluten free, Japanese, Side dish, Soup, Vegan, Vegetarian

Miso Soup. Quick and simple to make with fresh miso paste. Vegan and gluten free version.

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Rice Cooker Mexican Rice

by Ginger | All Recipes, Classic Comfort Food, Easy Recipes, Gluten free, Mexican, Side dish, Vegan, Vegetarian

Throw all ingredients in a rice cooker, you’re good to go! A great side dish for homemade Chicken Enchiladas.

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Hot Buttered Noodles

by Ginger | All Recipes, Classic Comfort Food, Easy Recipes, Gluten free, Main dish, Pasta, Side dish, Vegan, Vegetarian

A classic, fast, and super easy pasta. Can be topped with simple condiments, or eaten plain.

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Vegan Zucchini “Parmesan” Bites

by Ginger | All Recipes, Appetizer, Gluten free, Side dish, Vegan, Vegetarian

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

by Ginger | All Recipes, Easy Recipes, Gluten free, Salad, Side dish, Vegan, Vegetarian

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

by Ginger | All Recipes, Main dish, Side dish, Vegetarian

Roast, steam or saute vegetables, and top with Trader Joe’s Thai Green Curry Simmer Sauce. Serve over rice.

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Fruit Nachos

by Ginger | All Recipes, Appetizer, Dessert, Gluten free, Mexican, Side dish, Vegan

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

by Ginger | All Recipes, Appetizer, Easy Recipes, Gluten free, Mexican, Side dish, Vegan, Vegetarian

Cool, refreshing, delicious salsa made with cucumbers, tomato, onion, avocado, lemon juice and cilantro.

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Won-tons

by Ginger | All Recipes, Appetizer, Chicken, Main dish, Seafood, Side dish

Perfect fried pouches filled with chicken, cheddar, water chestnuts and onions.

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Fried Rice

by Ginger | All Recipes, Chicken, Classic Comfort Food, Gluten free, Main dish, Side dish, Vegan, Vegetarian

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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Cucumber Mint Yogurt

by Ginger | All Recipes, Appetizer, Gluten free, Persian, Salad, Side dish, Vegan, Vegetarian

Tzatziki in Greek. Mast-o-khiar in Farsi. Delicious and refreshing yogurt with cucumber, walnuts, raisins and mint.

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Tex Mex Cilantro Pesto

by Ginger | All Recipes, Easy Recipes, Gluten free, Main dish, Pasta, Side dish, Vegan, Vegetarian

Cilantro, sunflower seeds and cumin combine for a lively pesto. Use on pasta or anywhere else you would use traditional basil pesto.

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Greens and Feta with Pita

by Ginger | All Recipes, Appetizer, Easy Recipes, Main dish, Persian, Salad, Sandwiches, Side dish, Vegetarian

A classic Persian appetizer. Basil, mint and cilantro are popular herbs for this. Great as a simple snack, or even a substantial meal.

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Three Bean and Carrot Salad

by Ginger | All Recipes, Gluten free, Salad, Side dish, Vegan, Vegetarian

A twist on the traditional salad. Uses fresh ingredients instead of canned, and a little less sugar.

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Spinach Salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette

by Ginger | All Recipes, Easy Recipes, Gluten free, Main dish, Salad, Side dish, Vegetarian

Topped with strawberries, almonds, cranberries and feta. Dressed with a delicious raspberry vinaigrette.

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Barberry Rice Pilaf

by Ginger | All Recipes, Gluten free, Main dish, Persian, Side dish, Vegan, Vegetarian

Small, sour barberries (zereshk) combined with caramelized onion, almond, orange and saffron, atop basmati rice.

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Free Tempura

by Ginger | All Recipes, Appetizer, Gluten free, Japanese, Side dish, Vegan, Vegetarian

Fabulously crispy and delicious. Uses gluten free flour. Dairy and egg free.

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Simple Seaweed Rice

by Ginger | All Recipes, Easy Recipes, Japanese, Main dish, Side dish, Vegan, Vegetarian

Rice topped with seaweed and edamame. Super simple and quick to make.

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Sweet Potatoes with Balsamic Kale

by Ginger | All Recipes, Main dish, Side dish, Vegan, Vegetarian

Baked sweet potato topped with kale, mushrooms and a citrus balsamic glaze.

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Creamy Carrot and Fennel Soup

by Ginger | All Recipes, Classic Comfort Food, Gluten free, Main dish, Side dish, Soup, Vegan, Vegetarian

Roasted carrots, fennel and onion come together in this soul warming soup. Use dairy or non-dairy milk for the cream.

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Mixed Greens and Egg Salad with Tarragon Vinaigrette

by Ginger | All Recipes, Easy Recipes, Gluten free, Main dish, Salad, Side dish, Vegetarian

Egg and tarragon are a perfect match. Top this salad with whatever veggies you have on hand.

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Guacamole Deviled Eggs

by Ginger | All Recipes, Appetizer, Gluten free, Side dish, Vegetarian

Avocado in place of mayonnaise & seasoned with a kick. Perfect for St. Patrick’s day… green eggs!

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Broccoli Grape and Mock Bacon Salad

by Ginger | All Recipes, Gluten free, Salad, Side dish, Vegan, Vegetarian

A lighter version of a popular springtime favorite. Smokey coconut replaces the bacon, and vegan mayonnaise replaces traditional.

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Quinoa Spinach and Raspberry Salad

by Ginger | All Recipes, Gluten free, Main dish, Salad, Side dish, Vegan, Vegetarian

An infusion of a super food grain, a super foods salad, and a super tasty raspberry vinaigrette.

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