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Indian Chicken Fajitas (Gluten Free)
This Indian-ish chicken marinade is easy to put together. It includes crushed fennel seeds which is quickly becoming one of my favorite spices for a bright, refreshing flavor. It’s a like a much lighter version of licorice. Depending on taste you can make it as spicy as you like. I recommend cooking the chicken and […]
Arrowhead Mills Maple Buckwheat Flakes (Gluten Free)
Buckwheat cereal? That sounds odd. Maple though? Maybe we have something here. I’ve used buckwheat flour many times in baking but certainly never considered the grain for a cereal. This product from Arrowhead Mills proved my skepticism wrong. These flakes possess a stronger-than-the-average crunch. If accustomed to wheat or corn based flakes, buckwheat looks very […]
My Dad’s Cookies Chocolano Flavor (Gluten Free, Dairy Free)
These My Dad’s chocolano cookies are a gluten free (also labelled wheat free/dairy free) cousin to the more famous Milano from Pepperidge Farm. These treats are an improvement however because they have the richness of a Milano but with a more delicate crunch and a slight crumbliness. The cookie is in perfect proportion to the […]
Garvi Gujarat: Taro Leaves Roll Review (Gluten Free, Vegan)
I’d never seen a taro leaf based snack at an Indian grocery before. When opening the package, the aroma of chili powder and amchur (dried mango) stings the nostrils. Inside the “rolls” were actually larger than expected (probably the diameter of a golf ball). The dried taro leaves are covered in gram (chickpea) flour and […]
Chickoo Banana Smoothie Recipe
Chickoo is an excellent source of iron, fiber and calcium. Found in mostly warm, tropical climates it’s popular throughout South Asia and Latin America. They have a circular shape with a rough feeling skin. The fruit’s color on the inside varies from orange to near brown. The flavor can range from very mild and creamy […]
FastSnack: Potato Pancake Recipe (Gluten Free, Vegan)
Potato pancakes are a fun, very customizable snack and a great to use leftover mashed potatoes. The recipe below is non-traditional but very tasty. They’re enjoyable served with ketchup, apple sauce, or chutney. I’ll post up a cousin to this, the Aloo Tikki very soon as well. Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes […]
Sage and Fennel Chicken Recipe
This is a nice simple, aromatic chicken recipe that is great for the summer. The fennel provides a refreshing aftertaste and the vinegar really helps to moisten the meat. This version is oven-baked but the grill works well too. Side Note: After seeing the documentary Food Inc, I’m still a meat eater but only non-hormone/non-factory […]
Sweet Beat: Enjoy Life Soft-Baked Chocolate Chip Cookies Review (Gluten Free, Vegan)
Enjoy Life Foods, not to be confused with Eat Well Enjoy Life make some of the best soft baked cookies I’ve ever had. They’re bite size and come 12 to a box. For the sale price of $3.19 (regular price $4.50-$5) at LifeThyme Health Market in New York, they were a deal. Unlike many cookies […]
Banana Muffins Recipe (Gluten Free, Vegan)
Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 8-12 minutes (whoopie size; 20-25 minutes standard muffin size) These mini muffins are perfect fresh out of the oven, especially on a crisp spring or fall day. Bananas bring health benefits like fiber and potassium in addition to moisture to GF recipes, and this one, adapted from Book of […]
Eat Well Enjoy Life Edamame Hummus (Gluten Free, Vegan)
I’ve bought this brand several times lately because they’ve been on sale for a buck cheaper ($2.99 instead of $3.99) than Sabra and have some interesting flavors. The Edamame Hummus, like the White Bean Hummus is an off white color. Eaten with tortilla chips the edamame flavor is light but definitely there. It gives it […]
