Quinoa Mirepoix
A traditional mirepoix is comprised of carrots, onion, and celery…my QUINOA MIREPOIX substitutes garlic for celery! This simple change highlights the carrots in the dish. Quinoa is a complete protein that is naturally gluten free and high in fiber. Quinoa will keep you satisfied for a long time. It is an idea work-day lunch that […]
Tofu Simple Sandwich
June 10, 2015 – Rene MacVay, Food Blogger | Healthy Recipe Variations I was looking for a quick and healthy meal to have post workout. I had about an hour to eat and get ready for an appointment so I worked with what I had. I looked in my refrigerator and found the following items […]
Salsa Style Blackbean Pasta
June 1, 2015 – Rene MacVay, Food Blogger | Healthy Recipe Variations Since I had to become gluten free I have reduced my pasta intake quite a bit. Pasta used to be a great go to for me, as it was a quick meal to fix and great leftovers to take to work the following day. A […]
Sunburst Pasta
Tolerant Red Lentil Pasta has a bit of a peppery flavor when eaten on its own. When I use it in a recipe I look to find flavors that enhance the pasta’s natural flavors. This dish uses sundried tomatoes for a sweet flavor, chickpeas for a meaty texture, onions and garlic as aromatics, and mushrooms for a chewy texture. […]
Gluten Free Pancakes
I was searching for gluten free pancake recipes and came up with several simple recipes each featuring eggs and bananas. I decided to make a version based upon the several recipes I read. Base Ingredients: 2 to 3 RIPE bananas (depending on size) 2 Eggs ¼ TSP Baking Powder 1 TSP Cinnamon Walnut Oil … […]
Peas and Asparagus Your Way
Peas and Asparagus Your Way I make a concerted effort to eat fruits and vegetables when they are in season, when they are at their peak. Asparagus is in season in March and April in California which means not only is the vegetable fresh but also reasonable in price. This vegetable is low in calories […]