Category Archives: gluten free

Bombay Potatoes

These are, quite possibly, the most delicious spicy potatoes ever. We have made them countless times and crave them on a regular basis. This recipe was adapted from the Yellow Spiced Potatoes recipe in the excellent cookbook, Easy Indian in Minutes.

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Farinata / Polenta Porridge with Kale or Cabbage

This warm and hearty recipe was adapted from a post on Margaret Roach’s fabulous blog, A Way to Garden. See comfort food: farinata, a polenta delight for the original. This porridge makes a satisfying lunch on a cold day.

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Fruit & Kale Smoothies for Two

This is a basic recipe to adapt to customize according to your taste and available ingredients. It is creamy, delicious, and nutritious. Leave out the maple syrup for more tartness; adjust the fruit selection to include your favorites; and for … Continue reading

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Cajun Yam Fries

These Cajun Yam Fries are DELICIOUS.  All caps are warranted for this recipe, which is slightly adapted from Chef Chloe Coscarelli’s original.  These deeply flavorful, salty, spicy addictive fries will leave your mouth with a pleasant glow.

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Veggie Burgers with Beans, Carrots & Carmelized Onions

This is a scaled-down, spiced-up, and veganized adaptation of the Carrot and White Bean Burgers recipe on the inimitable Smitten Kitchen site.  Hot sauce and caramelized onions boost the flavor and garbanzo bean flour holds the burgers together.

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Vegan Parmesan Cheese

Simple and quick to make, this salty, savory “cheese” is the perfect condiment for sprinkling over pasta, grain bowls, soup, or other dishes that could use an extra dusting of flavor.

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Vegan Hoppin’ John

Hoppin’ John is a dish traditionally served on New Year’s Day to bring good luck in the year ahead.  This spicy version is a blend of several different recipes we have tried and adapted over the years.  It’s big on … Continue reading

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Sweet Potato Pakoras

Another delightful recipe for pakoras.  This one was adapted from the Sweet Potato Pakoda/Fritters recipe on the fabulous Blend with Spices food blog. Here we increase the quantity of vegetables and bake the pakoras instead of deep frying them.  The … Continue reading

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Chana Masala / Spiced Chickpeas with Rice

This delicious take on Chana Masala was adapted from a February 1999 recipe for Spicy Chickpeas in the oldie but goodie magazine Food & Wine.  This savory dish comes together quickly.  We’ve made it countless times over the years and … Continue reading

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Black Bean Burritos

These burritos are delicious, nutritious, and quick to make.  A perfect weeknight dinner.  The recipe makes a large batch, so it is possible to cook once and eat twice.  Or, you can serve these to a crowd.   

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