Cauliflower everyone will eat
Not everyone’s a fan of cauliflower’s cabbagey taste (or smell for that matter) – but it doesn’t mean you should stop trying to get your kids or second half to eat this underrated vegetable. Just think different and roast it, I promise you it’s a game changer. You see, roasting in a high heat will […]
Gingery carrot soup
Nothing beats my January blues more than having a bowl of this warm gingery soup. You can easily spruce it up by adding extra spices (think harissa, saffron, curry, etc) or by topping it with sauteed mushrooms, bits of bacon, candied pecans, a swirl of cilantro pesto or even a thin slab of blue cheese. […]
Lovely beet chips
I should probably start the year with some vitamin-packed juice or a gut-cleansing recipe but I’m too busy experimenting with my new kitchen toy: a mandolin. It slices and juliennes vegetables beautifully and I can already think of dozens of recipes it can bring to the next level. But first, let me start with a […]
Butternut squash Manchego cheese blinis
These little blinis are a great party appetizer. They melt in your mouth, especially right off the pan, when still warm and fluffy. The main ingredients, butternut squash and Manchego, a firm sheep’s milk cheese, go extremely well together and add so much taste that you really don’t need a topping – just as long […]
Quesadilla with avocado feta cream and papaya salsa
Quesadillas are a mom’s best week night friend: they take no time to prepare, can be gluten free, vegan or vegetarian, are really versatile and the kids ADORE them. To add a bit of extra goodness, I top them with homemade condiments. Here I use an avocado-feta cream (which by the way is just an […]
Cauliflower cream “verrines” with roquefort walnut crumble
“Verrines” took the French appetizer world by storm about ten years ago and these days frequently show up at a French dinner parties. They are essentially little shot glasses elegantly filled with anything from gaspacho to tuna tartare. The reason I particularly affection them is because, unlike canapés, they are usually gluten free and you […]
Aperitif-style cauliflower crust pizza
I was skeptical about cauliflower crust when it became all the rage a few years ago. But when my quest for gluten-free solutions began, I finally took the plunge and was pleasantly surprised. No, it isn’t like the real thing, but it’s an interestingly tasty substitute to regular wheat-based dough and a great way of […]
Crustless salmon spinach quiche
Before I get started on my Crustless salmon spinach quiche, let me first say: I make a mean quiche. Back in my gluten-filled days, that’s what I would prepare anytime there was a picnic or bring-and-share-style dinner. The secret? A generous filling of your choice, 5 eggs and 1.5 cups of crème fraîche. Not fat-free […]
Incredibly tasty courgette tartare
Not only is this little appetizer a total knock out but it’s also deceivingly easy to make. Just make sure you get good quality courgettes, and please please please don’t overcook them or they will lose their radiant green color. All the ingredients really complement each other – from the nuttiness of the parmesan and […]
Golden creamy corn soup
As far as I’m concerned, corn is right up there with watermelon and peaches when it comes to summer produce. This delicious creamy soup is great served hot in a big bowl with some savory scones or crusty bread (gluten free of course). It is also really nice cold, in little shot glasses and topped […]