Category: Soy Free
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Red Lentil and Coconut Milk Soup
To be completely honest this Red Lentil and Coconut Milk Soup surprised me. I expected it to be tasty, and I knew it would be satisfying thanks to the coconut milk, but I was surprised at how subtly fragrant and delicious all of the flavors combined to be. The flavors are mildly of curry, but […]
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White Bean and Turkey Chili with Sweet Potatoes and Jalapeno
White bean and turkey chili with sweet potatoes and jalapeno This chili has been very popular with the kiddos for dinner, and will be a new winter staple in our house. That’s my 3 year old’s chili – the supermodel in the above pic. It’s a sweet, savory, and if you want, slightly spicy take […]
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Whole Grain Waffles with Fresh Strawberry Sauce and Toasted Pecans
Whole grain waffles (gluten free) with fresh strawberry sauce and toasted pecans Yesterday I absolutely delighted my daughter when she asked me what was for dinner. I wish that was a daily occurrence, but it isn’t always – she is 3, after all. When I responded with “waffles”, her immediate response was “that’s crazy” (she […]
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Oregon Blueberry Brunch Cake
A nice slice of blueberry brunch cake I’m ringing in the new year with something old – my mom’s Oregon Blueberry Brunch Cake. My mom would make this for us frequently when my sisters and I were growing up living in Oregon. We’d pick mountains of blueberries in the summer and freeze them to use […]
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Roasted Squash Salad with Two Beans and Lemon Tahini Dressing
Roasted Squash Salad with Two Beans and Tahini Lemon Dressing Beautiful, delicious and simple. There really isn’t anything not to love about this dish. But my favorite thing about, besides the taste, it is how efficient the preparation is. When I’m in a rush, and I usually am, I try to think of recipes that […]
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Salmon and Black Bean Burgers with Cumin and Lime Dressing
Salmon and Black Bean Burgers with Cumin and Lime Dressing Getting a last-minute, super-nourishing and complete dinner out of pantry staples isn’t necessarily easy. In my house the need for this kind of meal typically arises at the end of the week. In a way it’s a good problem to have, because it means that […]
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Buttercup Squash and Spinach Lasagna with Cheddar
Buttercup and Spinach Lasagna with Cheddar This is the prettiest lasagna I’ve ever made. Vibrant orange from the squash alternating with deeply green sauteed spinach. All layered with salty pecorino romano and savory cheddar cheeses. It’s a dish that’s equal parts lovely, nourishing and comforting. Unlike traditional lasagnas, this dish isn’t drowning in cheese or […]
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Polenta Pizza with Mushrooms, Kale and Cherry Tomatoes
Polenta Pizza with Mushrooms, Kale, Cherry Tomatoes and Baked Eggs Me and pizza go way back. My first job was at a pizza parlor, many of my favorite restaurants have been pizza places, and I’ve traveled fairly extensively in pursuit of amazing pizza. And now I eat gluten free. Sometimes there is a small hole […]
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Curried Quinoa Salad with Raisins and Chickpeas
Curried Quinoa Salad with Raisins and Chickpeas Curried Quinoa Salad with Raisins and Chickpeas Cooler temperatures call for more warming foods. But I don’t always want the heaviness of meat and potatoes (sometimes yes, but not always!). This curried quinoa salad provides the warmth and savoriness of curry paired with the sweetness of plump raisins […]
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Wild Coho Salmon with Mushrooms and Shallots
Wild Coho Salmon with Sauteed Mushrooms and Shallots It’s the tail end of salmon season. On the other end is the vibrant, deep orange-red, velvety, wild Coho salmon. Coho salmon is only one of the multiple varieties that lives wild in the pacific northwest, but it is one of my favorites. Here he is in […]