Jazzing up our everyday foods!
In my goal to constantly gain the perfect blueberry sauce recipe. This recipe was recently revised (4/28/19) to reduce sugar and increase flavors! Blueberry Sauce My daughter loves blueberries and we always get a huge container from Costco. There are days however that she forgets to eat it. This means I have a large volume of … Continue reading Blueberry Sauce
Carrot Salsa The first time I had this was at a friend's house. It is actually a traditional Indian condiment that is served with Biryani rice. I loved it so much that I was literally eating it out of the bowl. My friend gave me her recipe and over the year there has been tweaks … Continue reading Carrot Salsa
Nut and Dairy Free Pesto Before we entered the land of dairy free, gluten free, soy free, and nut free cuisine, I use to make pesto all the time. I really loved the taste of ground nuts, basil and cheese in an olive oil base. Sigh...my mouth still waters when I think about the flavors. … Continue reading Nut and Dairy Free Pesto
Herb Dressing Whether you are growing it or scoping out your local farmers market, herbs and greens are plentiful. I actually like just eating them straight in my salad or adding them to my dressing. They are so much more than just a garnish your meats. This dressing is extra special as it is vegan … Continue reading Herb Dressing
Asian Ginger Dressing My Ma would make this dressing during the summer. We would grill up some shrimp and she would toss the shrimp with some chopped green onions and water chestnuts. She wrapped the shrimp mixture into lettuce leaves to look like little burritos, while I pull out my favorite bowls with the cats on it. Each little … Continue reading Asian Ginger Dressing
Gyro Cucumber Boats My dearest husband has a street meat addiction. Whenever he is in NYC, he goes to the Middle Eastern food trucks to get a gyro platter. The problem is that afterwards, he gets a tummy ache. So, into the kitchen I went to get the spices just right for my husband's deconstructed gyro. "Why … Continue reading Gyro Cucumber Boats
Forgotten Tomato Sauce Please tell me that this happens to all of us...where we buy vegetables and completely forget about it. I happen to love cherry tomatoes but lately I seem to keep forgetting that it’s in the back of the counter. By the time, I get to it...its soft, wrinkly and not really what I … Continue reading Forgotten Tomato Sauce
Salsa Fresca Salsa Fresca, the name says it all doesn't it? Salsa Fresca means "Fresh Sauce" in Spanish. Its clean, its fresh and its gluten free! Plus, you can always customized it to your taste. I usually make a batch with Jalepenos and a batch without Jalepenos but with extra garlic. I store … Continue reading Salsa Fresca…aka “Fresh Sauce”
Cajun Spices When you are trying to eat cleaner and you have limited use of butter, olive oil or sauces...your spice rack becomes your best friend. At first, I was very hesitant and let's be honest intimidated by using spices. However, there is so much flexibility to mixing your own and you know exactly what is … Continue reading A Small Jar of Cajun Spices
Homemade BBQ Sauce Today's post is about BBQ SAUCE!! A few of you have asked for sauces and seasonings. This one is a favorite in our house and its gluten-free and soy-free. In fact, the bbq sauce is top 8 allergen free. This sauce is pretty easy to make and the fact that its soy free … Continue reading Homemade BBQ Sauce
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