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Gluten-Free Baked Feta Pasta

3/26/2021

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I had to jump on this viral video with a gluten-free version and of course add my personal flavor twist.

Baked Feta Pasta
(Serves 4-6 people)

Ingredients:
  • 2pints grape tomatoes
  • 8oz block of feta cheese
  • 6oz black olives
  • 1 whole head of garlic
  • 2 packs Miracle Noodle fettuccine
  • Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • Fresh basil
  • Salt
  • Black pepper
  • Red pepper flakes for garnish (optional)

Instructions:
  • Preheat the oven to 400* degrees.
  • In an oven safe dish add tomatoes, feta cheese, black olives, whole garlic with the top sliced off.
  • Add salt, black pepper and liberally top with olive oil evenly throughout all ingredients.
  • Mix the ingredients making sure the tomatoes and olives are evenly coated.
  • Place in the oven to bake for 35mins.
  • Prepare noodles to packaging instructions and set aside.
  • Remove from the oven and carefully take out the garlic and squeeze out of its casing. At this point the garlic is so soft, this will be very easy for you to do. (Be careful as it will be hot)
  • Add garlic back to baking dish and mix the ingredients together until it forms a creamy well combined sauce.
  • Add the noodles to the creamy mixture and make sure to evenly coat all the noodles.
  • Serve, top with red pepper flakes and enjoy!
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CHEF’S NOTE: Remember that feta cheese is naturally salty, so go easy on the salt!


Click HERE for step by step video!

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NO BAKE POWER BITES

3/21/2021

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No Bake Power Bites

Ingredients:
  • 1 cup dry gluten-free oatmeal
  • 2/3 cup coconut flakes
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup ground flaxseed
  • 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1 tbsp Chia seeds
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
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Instructions:
  • In a large bowl mix all ingredients together. Let’s sit in the fridge for about half hour.
  • Roll into small balls, about 1-1.5 inches size in size.
  • Store in airtight container in fridge.
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GARLIC & HERB BAKED CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS (with spicy dipping sauce)

2/23/2020

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Garlic & Herbs Baked Drumsticks {with spicy dipping sauce}
(Serves 4-6)

Ingredients:
  • 3lbs chicken about 14-16 drumsticks 
  • Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • Women’s Bean Project Garlic & Herb spice blend (can substitute with garlic and herb seasoning of choice, but this one is perfection)
  • Salt & Pepper to taste

Prep:
  1. ​Thoroughly coat drumsticks with olive oil
  2. Sprinkle with seasoning (2-3 tbsp), salt and pepper
  3. Make sure each piece is covered evenly with all ingredients
  4. Cover and let sit in fridge for 30 minutes to an hour. You can leave it to sit overnight for a bolder flavor.
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Cooking:
  • Preheat oven to 375*
  • Bake 15 minutes
  • Turn chicken over and bake 15 more minutes
  • Broil for an additional 6 minutes
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Spicy Dipping sauce

Ingredients:
  • Mayonaise
  • Sriracha sauce

Instructions:
  • Always use a 2 to 1 ratio for this dip. Two parts mayo and one part Sriracha.
  • Add ingredients to a bow and mix together until smooth and one solid color.

​​You can make this dipping sauce for 1 or 100 as long as you keep the ratio. Feel free to add more Sriracha if you prefer a hotter spice to your dip.
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​NOTE: This secret weapon sauce will give an updated kick to any dish. It is rich and spicy and will compliment any protein dish as well as fried foods to dip. The best part, it takes 3 minutes to whip up!!
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AVOCADO & EGG TOAST

2/19/2020

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This is our favorite way to get healthy fats and protein nutrition, it is great as a power breakfast dish or a great snack that is both satisfying and energizing.

​Avocado & Egg Toast (serves 1)

  • 1 gluten-free slice of multigrain bread
  • 1/2 Haas avocado mashed 
  • Organic egg over-easy (or however you love your egg)
  • Trader Joe's Chile Lime seasoning to taste

Toast bread to your liking, spread mashed avocado, add egg on top and sprinkle with seasoning. 

enjoy!
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SPICY GARLIC & GINGER VEGAN STIR FRY WITH GRAINS

10/14/2019

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Spicy Garlic & Ginger Vegan Stir Fry w Grains (serves 4-6)
  • 1 Medium Eggplant 
  • 1/2 Celery Stalk
  • Broccoli
  • 3 Large Carrots
  • 2 Heads of Bok Choy
  • 1/2 Small Chopped Cabbage
  • Snow Peas
  • Mushrooms
  • Brussels Sprouts
  • {you can pick up a pre-mix of Sri Fry vegetables}
  • 1tbs Organic Fresh Garlic
  • 1tbs Organic Fresh Ginger
  • 1tbs Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1/2tbs Roasted Sesame Oil
  • 1.5tbs Gluten Free Soy Sauce
  • 1ts Chili Paste / Sriracha
  • 4tbs Vegetable Broth/Water

Garnish: 
  • Chopped roasted cashews 
  • Chopped scallions (green onions) 
  • Gochugaru {Korean style red pepper flakes}

In a warm wok or large skillet add Olive Oil, garlic, ginger stir until they start to get golden brown. Add Brussels sprouts, carrots and eggplant with 1tbs vegetable broth, 1/2tbs soy sauce, lower heat to medium, cover and let steam for 5mins.

Uncover to add celery, cabbage, 1/2 tbs soy sauce, 1tbs vegetable broth, mix,
cover and let steam for 5mins.

Uncover to add broccoli, mushrooms, bok hoy, snow peas, sesame oil, chili paste,
remainder of soy sauce and vegetable broth, stir, cover and let steam for 5mins or until vegetables are to desired tenderness. 

***Learned it from a vegan: Mixing quinoa with rice adds more protein to you dish. Instead of making 2 cups of rice make 1 rice + 1 quinoa, this is a good ratio to make varied sized portions.

Quinoa Brown Rice (serves 4-6)
  • 1 cup organic basmati rice 
  • 1 cup quinoa 
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 tsp minced organic fresh garlic
  • Pinch of salt

Always remember the 1:2 ration for most types of grains, you'll always use a ratio of 1 cup rice to 2 cups water, which you can scale up or down. (Double-check your rice packaging to be sure.) Feel free to swap in vegetable broth for more flavor.

Bring water to a boil. Stir in grains, garlic and salt. After adding the grains, the temperature of your water will drop significantly, and it'll stop boiling, bring it back to a boil and let dry until water is at same level of gains.

Cover the saucepan and reduce heat to low. Though it will be tempting, DO NOT TAKE OFF THE LID, this is very important! You don't want to mess with the steam. Set a timer for 15mins. At 15mins, uncover and stir the rice making sure your stir well. Cover and cook fro another 10mins. After 10mins, turn of heat and let sit a few minutes. (Cooking brown rice? At 15mins cover and cook for another 15-20mins.)

After it's done, fluff it up. Use a fork to move it around the pot.
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USING A RICE COOKER? This makes it a lot easier. Use the same ratio and throw everything into the rice cooker, which does all the work for you. When the cooker says its ready, let sit and follow the same fluffing instructions. 

Serving Suggestion 
In a bowl, add 1cup of grain mixture to line the bottom of the bowl. Scoop vegetables on top of grains. Garnish with cashews, scallions and a few sprinkles of gochugaru.

*{Feel free to add more soy sauce to taste and chili paste for an eXtra spicy kick.}*

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LOADED WAFFLE WITH BERRIES

10/8/2019

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This is a great way to fuel up you body with nutritional energy to start your day as a power breakfast dish or a great snack to propel you through the day.

​Loaded Waffle With Berries
(serves 1)

  • 1 gluten-free waffle
  • 1tbs organic peanut butter
  • Handful of organic blueberries
  • Handful of organic blackberries

Toast waffle to your liking, spread with peanut butter and add fruit on top, here we use dark berries full of antioxidants.

Feel free to switch up nut butters and berries of you preference.
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STEAK TACO SALAD

8/13/2019

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Our take on a healthy, gluten-free, lactose-free and flavorful Taco Salad!


Steak Taco Salad (serves 1)
  • 1 6.0-8.0oz Grass Fed Organic Angus Filet {cooked, seasoned to your liking and cut into cubes}
  • 1/2 head of Chopped Organic Romaine Lettuce
  • Handful of Fresh Organic Cilantro
  • 1 cup Quinoa {cooked and seasoned to liking}
  • 3tbs Black Beans
  • 3tbs Corn
  • 3tbs Salsa or Pico De Gallo
  • 2tbs Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO}
  • 1tbs White Balsamic Vinegar
  • Sea Salt
  • Fresh Black Pepper


Mix beans, corn, salsa/pico, EVOO & vinegar in a separate container to create a vinaigrette and set aside.


Start building the salad by layering the ingredients in a bowl. The first layer is a mixture of romaine lettuce and cilantro. Followed by quinoa. Then place the chopped steak atop the quinoa. Top with salsa vinaigrette. Salt and pepper to taste.


You can change the recipe to a Family Style size version by simply multiplying each ingredient times the amount of people that will be sharing the salad. Layer all ingredients in an extra large serving bowl to set at center of dinner table.

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Vegan Option*
Substitute steak with grilled: eggplant, portobello mushrooms, green & yellow zucchini or tempe/tofu.

~ We highly suggest that organic ingredient are used as they provide a higher nutritional impact to our overall health.
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ROASTED ASPARAGUS PARMIGIANO

2/13/2018

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Roasted Asparagus Parmigiano (serves 4)

Asparagus is a powerful aphrodisiac. Dress it up with some Parmigiano Reggiano for a healthy, romantic dish.

  • 2 Lbs asparagus stalks, washed and trimmed
  • Parmigiano- Reggiano cheese
  • Extra- virgin olive oil
  • Coarse salt or sea salt
  • Coarsely ground black pepper

  • Use a vegetable peeler, shave curls off the Parmigian-Reggiano cheese.
  • Snap or cut off the tough ends of the asparagus. Arrange asparagus in a single layer in a shallow baking pan.
  • Blanch the asparagus in lightly salted boiling water for approximately 3 minutes or until crisp-tender; do not overcook. Remove from heat and refresh under cold water; drain well.
  • Toss asparagus with just enough olive oil to lightly coat. Arrange asparagus on a serving platter or individual serving plates.
  • Sprinkle coarse salt, pepper, and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese curls over the top of the asparagus.
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Shrimp and Chorizo Quesadillas w/Smoky Guacamole

2/3/2018

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This is one of my favorite Rachel Ray recipes from her 30 minute meals show I switched up a little to make it Glute-Free/allergy friendly and with the upcoming Super Bowl, I just had to share it with you. This is quick and easy to make and it packs incredible flavor!!
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Shrimp and Chorizo Quesadillas w/Smoky Guacamole (serves 4)
Feel free to adjust ingredients to accommodate the size of your party

2 ripe Haas avocados
1 lime, juiced
A couple pinches salt
1/4 cup sour cream, 3 rounded tablespoonfuls {Sub non-dairy product}
2 chipotle peppers in adobo, available in cans on specialty food aisle in Mexican section
1/2 pound chorizo sausage, sliced thin on an angle
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, plus some for drizzling
1 clove garlic, cracked away from skin and crushed
12 large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails removed, ask for easy-peels at fish counter
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 (12- inch) gluten-free tortillas
1/2 pound, 2 cups, shredded pepper Jack cheese {Sub non-dairy product}

Cut avocados all the way around with a sharp knife. Scoop out the pit, then spoon avocado flesh away from skin into a food processor. Add the juice of 1 lime, a couple of pinches salt, sour cream and chipotles in adobo. Pulse guacamole until smooth. Transfer to a serving bowl.
Heat a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Brown chorizo 2 to 3 minutes, then remove from pan. Add oil, garlic, then shrimp. Season shrimp with salt and pepper and cook shrimp until pink, 2 or 3 minutes. Transfer shrimp to a cutting board and coarsely chop.
Add a drizzle of oil to the pan and a large tortilla. Cook tortilla 30 seconds, then turn. Cover 1/2 of the tortilla with a couple of handfuls of cheese. Arrange a layer of chorizo and shrimp over the cheese and fold tortilla over. Press down gently with a spatula and cook tortilla a minute or so on each side to melt cheese and crisp. Remove quesadilla to large cutting board and repeat with remaining ingredients. Cut each quesadilla into 5 wedges and transfer to plates with your spatula. Top wedges of quesadillas with liberal amounts of smoky guacamole.
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GLUTEN-FREE APPLE PIE

7/4/2015

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Gluten Free Apple Pie

{Makes one 9-inch pie. Serves 8-10}

Ingredients:

  • 1 package Bob’s Red Mill Gluten Free Pie Crust Mix, prepared
  • 4 lbs Granny Smith Apples (about 8 apples), peeled and cored
  • 1/2 cup plus 1 Tbsp Sugar
  • 1 Tbsp fresh Lemon juice
  • Zest from 1 Lemon
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp Cinnamon
  • 1 egg White, or 1/8 cup Milk

Instructions:

  1. Prepare pie crusts according to basic instructions. Keep dough disc for top crust refrigerated. Roll out bottom crust and place in 9-inch pie pan. Place pan in refrigerator.Preheat oven to 425° F.
  2. Cut apples into 1/4-inch slices and place in a large bowl. Add 1/2 cup sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt and spices. Stir to coat.
  3. Remove pie pan from refrigerator. Pour apple mixture into pie shell.
  4. Remove dough for top crust from refrigerator. Roll out top crust and place over filling. Trim dough edges, leaving 1/2-inch overhang. Tuck overhanging dough beneath itself. Flute or crimp with a fork to seal. Cut three slits in top crust. Place pie in freezer for 10 minutes if dough is very soft and sticky. Brush top crust lightly with egg white or milk and sprinkle with 1 Tbsp sugar.
  5. Bake on center rack for 25 minutes at 425° F. Reduce temperature to 375° F, place a baking sheet on lower rack and bake for 30-35 minutes more, until crust is golden brown and juices are bubbling. Remove from oven and cool on wire rack for at least 1 hour before serving.

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    Being diagnosed with a few eating allergies that include GLUTEN, LACTOSE AND EGG. For me it was pretty much EVERYTHING I loved to eat! I had to put my big girl panties on and rewire my mind about everything and rearrange my nutritional routine. The result: I have come up with ways of enjoying a gluten-free life as well as a few indulgent treats that are completely allergy friendly and great not only for an allergy conscious lifestyle, but for all the guests at your table alike!

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