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Light Summer Noodle Bowl Recipe

(Sauce adapted from Ed Schoenfeld, via Sam Sifton, via recipe adapted from Smitten Kitchen) Makes 4 servings Ingredients: 3/4 pound dried rice noodles 2 T toasted sesame oil 2 T tahini 1 T smooth almond butter (Barney Butter is the best!) 3.5 T coconut aminos 2 T rice vinegar 1 T granulated or brown sugar 1 T grated ginger 2 t minced garlic 1 t… Continue reading Light Summer Noodle Bowl Recipe

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Crustless Quiche Recipe

Makes 9 servings. Ingredients: 9 eggs 0.5 cup half & half 0.5 cup basil pesto 300 g frozen chopped spinach, thawed 1 red wine chorizo sausage, diced 1 cup sweet bell pepper, diced 160 g Macedonia soft feta cheese, crumbled 200 g cheddar cheese, grated Instructions: Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. In a large… Continue reading Crustless Quiche Recipe

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Broiled Veggies & Chicken Soup

The weather has been rainy and cold, business has been slow, so we're craving soup, and what better way to save a little money on the grocery budget than to use up what you have in your fridge and freezer? Every time I roast a chicken I make a big pot of homemade herbacious delicious… Continue reading Broiled Veggies & Chicken Soup

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Spicy Honey Garlic Chicken Salad Recipe

I love the taste of sweet and spicy together, and this is a recipe I've been wanting to try for awhile. Makes enough chicken for 4 single-serving salads. Chicken Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts, frozen, skinless, boneless 1 T vegetable oil 0.3 cup honey 2 T coconut aminos (soy sauce can be replaced) 1 T chipotle… Continue reading Spicy Honey Garlic Chicken Salad Recipe

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Egg in the Hole Recipe

This is a French Canadian breakfast my dad used to make for us on the rare weekend he didn't have to work when we were kids. I've adapted it for my own wheat allergy by using gluten-free cinnamon raisin bread instead of regular whole wheat bread, but the basic recipe is the same, and you definitely have… Continue reading Egg in the Hole Recipe

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Yam, Bean, and Cheese Quesadilla Recipe

Sometimes I want a lighter dinner that is quick to prepare, and quesadillas are a perfect option. I had a version of this quesadilla in a local cafe (that is no longer in business) last year and decided to try making my own version. It's delicious! Makes 8, serves 4. Ingredients: 1 cup canned spicy pinto refried… Continue reading Yam, Bean, and Cheese Quesadilla Recipe

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Lentil Chickpea Bake Recipe

I've tried many different veggie burger recipes over the years, and they never turn out well. I've had dry ones, crumbly ones, bland ones, and this was yet another attempt that ended up super gloopy... So instead of tweaking it more, I picked the lazy way, and decided to pour it in a pan and… Continue reading Lentil Chickpea Bake Recipe

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Quick Vegetarian Lentil Curry Recipe

Fall is upon us and I've been craving hot comfort food as the days grow shorter and the evenings cooler. I've adapted a Red Thai Curry recipe to be vegetarian. I used canned lentils, but you could just as easily throw dried lentils in at the beginning, or put everything in a crock pot before leaving… Continue reading Quick Vegetarian Lentil Curry Recipe

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Cabbage Rolls Recipe

I'll admit I've only eaten cabbage rolls a couple times in my life (and loved them!), but it wasn't a traditional meal in my house growing up, so I never learned to make them, and this was my first attempt. Here's a version I came up with, adapted from Martha Stewart's Stuffed Cabbage Recipe, mine… Continue reading Cabbage Rolls Recipe

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White Chicken Enchiladas Recipe

Adapted to be gluten-free, from the Better Homes & Gardens recipe site for Seafood Enchiladas. I first made this recipe in my early 20's, many many moons ago. I've made it the seafood way and the chicken way, and it's a recipe I keep going back to. It also highly influenced my Tuna Casserole recipe.… Continue reading White Chicken Enchiladas Recipe