Posts Categorized: Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten Free

Curried Tofu Dip

by: fabiola in: Appetizer, Breakfast, Brunch, Bread, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten Free
Curried Tofu Dip

A little over a month ago I had the opportunity to attend two writing workshops held by Diane Morgan, a local phenomenal writer, and cookbook author.  She has kindly been helping me hone my writing skills and I had the pleasure of working with her on her writing workshops, I …

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Black Bean Yam Tortilla Bake

by: fabiola in: Breakfast, Brunch, Bread, Entrees, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten Free

This recipe was one of those mid week ideas that came to me when I wanted to have Mexican food but needed it to be easy, healthy, and quick, as my time was taken up by other projects.  It seriously took me twenty minutes at most to put this tortilla …

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Cornmeal Sweet Potato Baked Fries with Avocado Lime Dip

by: fabiola in: Appetizer, Side Dishes and Vegetables, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten Free
Cornmeal Crusted Sweet Potato Baked Fries with Avocado Lime Dip

I absolutely am a fan of simple food, made well, and tasty.  It is my favorite way of eating.  I also love yams and sweet potatoes.  I realize by not frying them, they don’t get crispy like a potato fried in oil.  But I eat yams and sweet potatoes on …

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Butternut Squash Pear Soup with Chorizo and Goat Cheese

by: fabiola in: Entrees, Soup, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten Free
Butternut Squash Pear Soup with Chorizo and Goat Cheese:: not just baked

Did you know pears are a year round fruit?  We think of them as winter bearing fruits, but in fact you can fresh of the tree fruit whenever you want.  Especially here in the Pacific Northwest, pears are abundant and beautiful.  I took this opportunity to add natural sweetness to …

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Black Bean Mango Bowl

by: fabiola in: Breakfast, Brunch, Bread, Entrees, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten Free
black bean mango bowl

It’s no secret here or to anyone I know I crave Mexican food all of the time, everyday.  I love the balance of flavors it offers with acidity, sweetness, sour, and sometimes spicy, but always so good.  Being on the cleanse I needed to find a way to eat tacos. …

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Chole Chana Masala

by: fabiola in: Entrees, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten Free
chole | chana masala

Chole is an Indian dish that I learned about in my Asian Cuisine class in Culinary School.  It is also known as Chana Masala.  In this particular class we were focusing on the cuisine of India.  We made samosas, chutneys, flat breads, and curries.  This is a Northern Indian dish …

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Perfect Jasmine Brown Rice and Nori Wraps

by: fabiola in: Breakfast, Brunch, Bread, Entrees, Snacks, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten Free

This is the perfect accompaniment to a bowl of roasted vegetables, or a large salad filled with a myriad of colors to fill you up for a hearty lunch or healthy dinner.  This is great for week one of the cleanse, and a good meal if you are looking to …

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