Belgian Waffles

These have a light, fluffy texture and are delicious with maple syrup, fresh berries and rice whipped “cream.” Its hard to tell them apart from the gluten, egg and dairy version. Continue reading →

Quinoa Tabbouleh

In this recipe, quinoa replaces the usual bulgar in this Middle Eastern classic. Tabbouleh can be used as a side, a filler for gluten-free wraps or crepes or tossed with beans or sardines to make a filling main course. Continue reading →

Thursday Evening Extra: Carrot Greens Pesto

I purchased a beautiful bunch of carrots at the farmers’ market this afternoon, and I was about to trim off the greens and throw them away when I decided to look online and find out if there were any good tips for using them. I came across this post by blogger Ned Raggett, and thought the suggestion for Carrot Green Pesto sounded the most promising. Continue reading →

Butternut Squash and Leek Risotto

For me, risotto is comfort food. I love how the rice starch gives risotto a creamy texture without the addition of butter, milk or cheese. I had some leftover roast chicken, so I added chicken to this recipe, but you could just as easily make it vegan by omitting the chicken and substituting vegetable broth for chicken broth. Continue reading →

Very Veggie Marinara Sauce

This recipe for marinara sauce makes enough for several meals. I tend to freeze it in one-meal portions and then defrost for a quick weeknight meal or to use in place of commercial spaghetti sauce. Continue reading →