gluten free
Veggie Burger Recipe: Black-Eyed Pea Burger
Necessity is the mother of invention. Without any black beans, pinto beans or lentils around, the only legume left in the pantry was the humble black-eyed pea. I’d never heard of a black-eyed pea veggie burger before but this experiment turned out quite well. The natural creaminess contrasted well with a generous dose of pepper […]
Steel Cut Oatmeal with Mango and Strawberry
Steel cut oatmeal is one of my favorite, easy breakfasts. It’s whole grain and a great source of fiber, iron and protein. Unlike nutritionally similar rolled oats, steel cut doesn’t spike the blood sugar because the thicker pieces take longer for the body to process. Check out this link comparing the benefits of the two […]
Go Veggie! Non-Dairy Pepper Jack Slices
Affordable cheese alternatives are difficult to find, so when a sale happens, it’s best to stock up. This Go Veggie cheese was on sale for $3 at Lifethyme market. It only seemed logical to make grilled cheese sandwiches to go with split pea soup. Go Veggie Pepper Jack is lactose free, casein free, soy free […]
Rice Recipes: Fenugreek and Tomato Pulao AKA Dragon Rice
Pulao, not to be confused with the small decorative dragon found on Chinese bells, is a rice dish popular throughout parts of the Middle East, Central and South Asia. There are literally hundreds of variations to be found. This particular recipe is South Indian. Just for fun and in honor of the upcoming season of […]
Product Reviews: Primo Spicy Aged Egyptian Cheese
I’m a fan of spreadable cheeses, making a point to seek them out whenever visiting an ethnic neighborhood or store. But my streak of uneventful spreadable cheese purchases came to a halt at Fertile Crescent at 570 Atlantic Avenue the other day. This “Primo Spicy Aged Egyptian Cheese” was in the dairy case of go-to […]
Chilaquiles Verdes or Nachos in Green Tomatillo Sauce
Chilaquiles Verdes is another food like Sopa de Lima I came across in Mexico. It’s a pretty way of saying soggy nachos in green sauce. Which name sounds better to you? Despite the unappetizing translation it’s a very tasty breakfast or snack. With breakfast, the dish will often include a sunny side egg on top. […]
Chicken Soup with Lime or Sopa De Lima Recipe
I first tried sopa de lima at Paradisus resort in Cancun, Mexico. While I had misgivings about the selection of foods (no tacos?), they did have a few options I’d never seen including this one. On initial glance this Yucatan specialty looks like standard chicken soup until you taste the generous squeeze of lime that […]
Chicken Curry and a Bit of History
The label “curry” is often used to describe dishes from the Indian subcontinent. The word may be derived from the Tamil kari which means sauce according to Slate.com. Unsure of how to describe the dishes they encountered, British traders in the 17th century referred to all savory dishes as curry. A curry, as the Brits defined […]
RoodonFood: 2nd Anniversary
Dear RoodonFooders, The blog just celebrated its 2nd anniversary. Thank you very much for stopping by. And if you’re a regular visitor, thank you for the continued support. Over this period it has grown from a snack focused site to including recipes, articles and interviews. Hopefully it will continue to grow. Inexplicably, one of the most […]
Little Aussie Bakery Gluten Free Sampler Review– Mailing Throughout the U.S
Little Aussie is a bakery based in San Antonio, Texas. Founded by two registered nurses, they offer a variety of baked goods from breads to sweets. And unlike many other bakeries, they mail to the 48 contiguous states. I came to learn of these guys on the gluten free section of the community and news […]
