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Category Archives: Grain-based
Oat Groats, Lentil & Roasted Brussels Sprouts Salad
The holidays are a big time for potlucks! With lots of food sensitivities, I end up eating only the things I bring to the potluck, but I also like bringing something delicious, thus showing people I still eat tasty food … Continue reading
Curried Zucchini and Roasted Grape Tomato Risotto
I felt like eating risotto one night and had some zucchini to use. So why not make a zucchini risotto? Looking at what I had (I was clearly not going to add only zucchini to that risotto), I found some … Continue reading
Posted in Entrées, Gluten-free, Grain-based, Grains, Nut free, Sides, Soy free, Uncategorized
Tagged coconut milk, curry, garam masala, recipe, risotto, tomato, vegan, vegetarian, zucchini
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Roasted Red Pepper and Artichoke Heart Risotto with Goat Cheese
I used to hate risotto. Hate. Big word. But it’s true. Maybe it is the way it was prepared or something. Because all I can tell you is now, I love it. I need my big bowl of creamy risotto … Continue reading
Posted in Entrées, Gluten-free, Grain-based, Nut free, Soy free, Uncategorized
Tagged artichoke heart, cheese, entree, goat cheese, parmesan, recipe, risotto, roasted pepper, vegetarian
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Butternut Squash Risotto
I used to not like hate risotto. Until I learned how to like it. I am now in love with risotto! Step 1. Stir, stir, stir. I thought risotto was too sticky, but the trick is to add a ladle … Continue reading
Posted in Entrées, Gluten-free, Grain-based, Grains, Nut free, Sides, Soy free, Uncategorized
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Pumpkin Mushroom Risotto
For me, a synonym of fall is buy-tons-of-pumpkin-puree season. And most of it goes in baked goods. Sweet breads, pies, trail mixes. And if it is not baked it is still sweet; coffee, yogurt, butter… But pumpkin is still a … Continue reading
Posted in Entrées, Gluten-free, Grain-based, Grains, Nut free, Sides, Soy free, Uncategorized
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Quinoa Lime Biryani
Some things are made to eat in the summer. On those extra-hot days. Those days when I could open a hot yoga studio in my apartment. (Definitely good incentive to get my butt off the couch and go swimming!) Back … Continue reading
Posted in Entrées, Gluten-free, Grain-based, Grains, Salads, Sides, Soy free, Uncategorized
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Easy Mango & Green Pea Rice
Good morning! With four exams this week, I knew my kitchen would not see me a lot. So I decided to keep a recipe I made last week to post during my exams. And I didn’t even have enough time … Continue reading
Posted in Entrées, Gluten-free, Grain-based, Grains, Nut free, Sides, Soy free, Uncategorized
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Refreshing Date & Orange Couscous Salad
Good afternoon! Salads are mostly a summer meal. But they are still yummy (and full of nutrients) during winter and for my late class (4-7 pm) on Wednesdays, I need to bring a lunch. Two choices: sandwiches and salads. I … Continue reading
Posted in Entrées, Grain-based, Nut free, Salads, Sides, Soy free, Uncategorized
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Mushroom and Leek Risotto
Want to create your own original chocolate chip cookie? Enter the Chocolate Chip Cookie Challenge! Good evening! Since making the Lemon & Broccoli Risotto, all I wanted was to try tons of risotto flavors. This weekend, I had to make … Continue reading
Posted in Entrées, Gluten-free, Grain-based, Grains, Nut free, Sides, Soy free, Uncategorized
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Tasty Garbanzo Bean & Rice Salad
Good evening! Tonight I am sharing with you a delicious recipe that I first tasted when my grandmother made it to me a couple years ago. As always, I did a few swaps… and ended up with a yummy dinner … Continue reading
Posted in Beans/Legumes, Entrées, Gluten-free, Grain-based, Nut free, Salads, Sides, Uncategorized
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