Tag: vegetarian

Veggie Frittata

This Veggie Frittata is so filling and who knew Brussels Sprouts and eggs could taste so good I truly think they are the star of this frittata. I am not a sweet breakfast kind of girl but I do love eggs and I am always loading them up with veggies from the recent produce haul. This week I added lots of brussels sprouts, kale, and mushrooms.

Brussels Sprouts are so good for you. They have some special cholesterol-lowering benefits, especially when steamed. The fiber-related components are great for your digestive tract and result in lowering your cholesterol levels. Raw Brussels sprouts are helpful with cholesterol-lowering, but not as much as steamed Brussels sprouts. I actually really love Brussels Sprouts since I was a kid so, I had to try it. This recipe is really easy, really tasty and you look like a cooking rock star. I think some red peppers would make it tastier and going to try that next time.

Just a tip: It is very important not to overcook Brussels sprouts. Not only do they lose their nutritional value and taste but they will begin to emit the unpleasant sulfur smell associated with overcooked cruciferous vegetables. To help Brussels sprouts cook more quickly and evenly cut each sprout into quarters or slice them. The recipe is really easy and adds a new dish for breakfast even lunch if you like.

Let me know if you tried it and what do you think?

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Dessert Gluten Free Recipes

Oeey Goey Cheerio Brownies Gluten Free

Post author By De
Post date December 11, 2017
25 Comments on Oeey Goey Cheerio Brownies Gluten Free

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I think some of the yummiest things are created when you don’t have all the necessary ingredients. That is what happened here. My middle daughter had requested dessert and I totally forgot about it. So, when she came home from school she immediately asked, “So, Mom what did you make for dessert?” I had promised her and didn’t want to disappoint her so I pulled out my go to, brownies. I have this easy brownie recipe that I have been making for years. Its one of those ones you have memorized to heart and use it in a pinch. If I forgot bible study treat or something to send in with the girls its my go-to but this time was different. I have been diligent about being eating gluten free and I knew if I made brownies that I was going to not only want to taste one but definitely indulge.

My brownies for scratch are way better than your store bought or boxed brownie mix which is hard to come by sometime. I knew that we had no more gluten free flour and I had used the last of the oatmeal for breakfast. I typically use oat flour when baking because its cheap and gluten free. I usually grind up my gluten free oatmeal and presto oat flour. So, scouring the kitchen I came up with an alternative. The babies cheerios. Cheerios are gluten free AND put those bad boys in the grinder and you have cheerio flour. But would it work? Not only did it work my husband said, “These are the best brownies you’ve ever made.” I think partly because Cheerios have sugar in them and on top of my normal amount of sugar I put in my brownies my husband overly sweet sweet tooth was more than satisfied. I had another request for the brownies recently and thought I definitely need to share this quirky recipe. When you taste these you would never believe that the flour was made of cheerios.

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Recipes

Southwest Quinoa with Avocado Cilantro Dressing

Post author By De
Post date February 29, 2016
9 Comments on Southwest Quinoa with Avocado Cilantro Dressing

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Are you looking for a recipe that is really easy? Very Tasty? Healthy and Fresh? This is it. I don’t even know where I got this recipe but over the years I have made it my own. I was raised in a faith that was vegetarian so a lot of our meals were plant based protein. One of my favorite meals from childhood is called Haystacks which is very similar to this but no quinoa and refried beans instead of black beans. I think one day playing around in the kitchen as you know I often do, this recipe was born. I started bringing it to functions for my potluck and everyone ask me the recipe. So, one day I sat down and wrote out exactly what I do but there are so many things that you can do with it, add to it.

This is a great meal to take for Potlucks because it’s great for people with food allergies, or preferences. Swap a few ingredients and it can be Vegan or Vegetarian. Quinoa is gluten free friendly too and it taste so good. Got lots of protein and iron too. I love making this all year long and it is really simple and easy. Everyone loves my Southwest Quinoa. Another great thing is it freezes AWESOME! Can’t go wrong. Top your salad, eat it with Tortilla chips, in corn or flour tortillas,casserole and even in Wontons with some cheese baked or fried its the best appetizer. Its also one of those recipes you can adapt. Sometimes I add green enchilada sauce or red enchilada sauce instead of the avocado cilantro dressing and it takes on another flavor. I am sure there are other ways I serve it but just can’t think of them at the moment but those are a few ideas. Its one of my families favorites. Let me know what your family thinks of it and other ways you end up serving it.

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Recipes

Butternut Squash and Spinach Latkes

Post author By De
Post date December 12, 2015
1 Comment on Butternut Squash and Spinach Latkes

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I love trying new things and also using what I have in the kitchen. The other day I was thinking about my friend and her amazing latkes and was inspired. I had some Butternut Squash that I really needed to use and always have Spinach. With a little imagination these latkes was born. They were tasty and hit the spot, packed with Vitamins and Nutrients and fat loss friendly. Butternut Squash is great sweet or savory because of it’s mild taste so it’s now a new tasty recipe of mine.

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