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Grain-Free Sage and Pecan Stuffing

November 22, 2013 7:00 am \ 2 Comments \ Sonnet

Grain-Free Sage and Pecan Stuffing

If you live in the United States you are probably well-aware that the holidays are upon us. Most of us are planning our menus for next week and frantically trying to get to the grocery store before all the decent yams are snatched up.

If you have food allergies, dietary restrictions, or have been embarking on a grain-free lifestyle like me, you might be worried about what will take the place of stuffing at your holiday table this year.

Don’t worry, I got you covered.

Remember that tutorial on How to Make Grain-Free Cauliflower Rice? Well there was a reason I shared it with you this week… cauliflower rice makes amazing mock stuffing! And now that you know, you won’t have to worry about that empty space on your holiday menu anymore.

P.S. If you’ve now become addicted to cauliflower rice like me, be sure to check out The Seasonal Comfort Food Cookbook for all of my cauliflower rice variations!

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Posted in: fall, Gluten-Free, grain-free, Paleo, Recipe, Side, Vegan, Vegetables, Vegetarian, winter

How to Make Grain-Free Cauliflower Rice

November 20, 2013 7:00 am \ 7 Comments \ Sonnet

One of the best things that happened this year was releasing my very first cookbook, The Seasonal Comfort Food Cookbook. Thank you so much to everyone for all your support and encouragement along the way. It’s been incredibly exciting to share these recipes with you and hear from so many of you who have been cooking from the book!

My favorite part of the book is the first collection of recipes dedicated entirely to variations of cauliflower rice. I’ve been making so much of this at home lately that I finally decided it was time to share it with you on the blog.

Grain-free cauliflower rice is made by shredding cauliflower (yep, that white cruciferous vegetable!) into tiny rice-like pieces, then sauteing it to soften the texture. Can you believe that it doesn’t contain any actual rice?!

It’s the perfect grain-free, gluten-free, vegetarian/vegan, and paleo/primal side dish for any healthy meal. So let’s jump right in to this tutorial to see how easy it is to make!

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Posted in: fall, Gluten-Free, grain-free, Paleo, Recipe, Side, Vegan, Vegetables, Vegetarian, winter \ Tagged: cauliflower

Collard Green Coleslaw

November 13, 2013 7:00 am \ 3 Comments \ Sonnet

Collard Green Coleslaw

It’s that time of year again.

It’s that time of year where life starts getting hectic, schedules get busy, and dark, leafy greens are everywhere.

Do you ever get bored with collard greens? I hear from a lot of folks that they just don’t know what to do with them. If this is you, let’s talk about some inspiration:

Put ‘em in a green smoothie! After all, green smoothies aren’t just for kale! Here’s a video tutorial to show you how.
Add ‘em in soup! Try this Black-Eyed Pea and Collard Greens Soup.
Hide ‘em in a casserole! And not just any casserole: a vegan, gluten-free Lentil and Greens Casserole with Millet-Amaranth Crust.
Make ‘em into a savory side with the addition of onions, leeks, shallots, and garlic.
Make some Spicy Collard Greens with a little broth, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. No bacon needed!
Use ‘em to hide sea vegetables in a salad. For reals. This Gingered Sea Vegetable Salad is full of a variety of vitamins and minerals because it contains arame (a sea vegetable) but it’s carefully hidden among collard greens in a sweet and gingery sauce. I promise you’ll love it.

And, for my newest collard green favorite: collard greens coleslaw. I love the texture of collard greens in this salad, especially when paired with fresh parsnips and carrots.

Most coleslaws add sugar or honey in the dressing to sweeten it, but I left out the extra sweeteners and opted to add a fresh grated apple into the mix instead. Whether you’re looking for some healthy options for a weeknight side dish or planning something special for the holidays this salad fits the bill! And you won’t have to be bored with your collard greens any longer!

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Posted in: fall, Gluten-Free, grain-free, Paleo, Recipe, Salad, Side, Vegan, Vegetables, Vegetarian, winter

Sweet Greens Juice

November 4, 2013 7:00 am \ 4 Comments \ Sonnet

Can you believe that we’re already here in November? It seriously blows my mind to think about the fact that the year is almost over and 2013 is coming to a close. Although, with the year that I’ve been having, I have to say that I’m really glad it’s gonna end soon.

This year, life gave me some lemons. Actually, I think it’s more fitting to say that life threw lemons at me like it was a game of dodgeball… A game of dodgeball that I wasn’t prepared for and had showed up at wearing a cute dress and heels. Ugh.

They say that when life gives you lemons you should make lemonade. I say, forget the lemonade.

When life gives you lemons: juice ‘em. Make an awesome green juice, do some yoga, read The Desire Map, and go forward with your life. Don’t waste time on lemonade. All that extra sugar will only slow you down.

So with that, it’s time for an awesome green juice. This one is full of leafy greens like kale and chard along with cucumber and celery. For daily juicing, I don’t typically add fruit to my juices, but since apples are in season, I couldn’t resist making this one a little sweeter. Although I did throw a lemon in there, it’s nothing like lemonade; it’s better.

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Posted in: Juices & Smoothies, Recipe, Vegan, Vegetables, Vegetarian

Spicy Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

November 3, 2013 7:00 am \ 2 Comments \ Sonnet

Spicy Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

This week I’m working on taking it easy.

Of course, as I’m typing that I have to laugh at myself. Who has to work on ”taking it easy”? Apparently I do. It’s hard for me to clear my schedule, stop the to-do list and ignore the inbox… but sometimes it has to be done. Can you relate?

If you want to join me in this taking-it-easy business, might I suggest making these incredible spicy roasted pumpkin seeds? There’s nothing that will keep you focused on the present moment like carving open a slippery pumpkin with a very sharp knife. That’s just something you don’t mess around with.

Well, that and karma. Just sayin.

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Posted in: fall, Gluten-Free, grain-free, Paleo, Recipe, Snacks, Vegan, Vegetarian

Roasted Pumpkin Soup

October 28, 2013 7:00 am \ Leave a Comment \ Sonnet

Roasted Pumpkin Soup

I think I’m getting into this pumpkin business a little too late.

In between moving, finalizing my cookbook, and taking care of a sick cat, I haven’t made anything with pumpkin this season and now it’s nearly Halloween. I think it’s time we turn this around.

Some of my favorite past pumpkin recipes include my pumpkin spice smoothie and my pumpkin spice body scrub. I mean, come on, is there anything better than drinking pumpkin while making yourself smell like one?

This year, however, I opted for a more savory option in the form of roasted pumpkin soup. And, if you’ve already been doing the pumpkin thing for weeks and are over it, just know I won’t be offended if you substitute butternut squash instead.

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Posted in: fall, Gluten-Free, grain-free, Paleo, Recipe, Soup, Uncategorized, Vegan, Vegetables, Vegetarian \ Tagged: pumpkin

Yam Fries with Garlic Aioli

October 24, 2013 9:00 pm \ 7 Comments \ Sonnet

Yam Fries with Garlic Cashew Aioli If you live alone, there are a few things that you should never do:

1. Assume that you can be trusted not to eat the entire batch of cupcakes of (grain-free) almond cupcakes that you baked. (I knew these should have left my apartment immediately…)

2. Watch World War Z. Alone. On laundry night. Why not on “laundry night,” you ask?

Because “laundry night” involves walking down two flights of stairs into the dark and immensely creepy apartment basement laundry room. And the last thing that you want to think about on your way down those stairs is if there is a zombie waiting to greet you at the bottom. Truth.

3. Spend an entire evening making up voices for your cat. With accents.

But, if you do live alone, there are some things that you should always do:

Make amazing yam fries just for you? Definitely.

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Posted in: Dips & Dressings, fall, Gluten-Free, grain-free, Paleo, Recipe, Side, Snacks, Vegan, Vegetables, Vegetarian, winter

Grain-Free Almond Cupcakes with Chocolate Avocado Frosting

October 23, 2013 7:00 am \ 2 Comments \ Sonnet

Grain-Free Almond Cupcakes with Chocolate Avocado Frosting

It’s only Tuesday and we’re already talking cupcakes? This feels a little dangerous... But, hear me out!

This cupcake is my way of saying THANK YOU, thank you, and thank you to each and every one of you who purchased a copy of my new cookbook, helped me spread the word out on social media, and has shared your excitement about the recipes! It honestly fills my heart with so much joy to know that this little cookbook that I created is being read all around the world and is changing the way that you are eating this season.

And, in case you haven’t already heard, The Seasonal Comfort Food Cookbook featuring over 55 grain-free, gluten-free and dairy-free recipes for fall and winter is now available! Plus, it’s 15% off if you purchase before October 31st. Check out all the details here!

Now, back to these cupcakes! If you’ve been following my blog for awhile, you probably know that I typically try to stay away from sugar (in all forms) as much as possible, but sometimes we need to a have a little sweetness and balance in life… am I right? That’s exactly why I created these amazing grain-free almond cupcakes with chocolate avocado frosting.

They’re (of course!) gluten-free and dairy-free and are possibly too good to be true… but I think you deserve ‘em!

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Posted in: Dessert, Gluten-Free, grain-free, Paleo, Recipe, Vegetarian \ Tagged: cacao, cupcake, maple syrup

Dates with Almond Butter and Coconut

October 16, 2013 7:00 am \ 5 Comments \ Sonnet

Dates with Almond Butter and Coconut

One of my favorite afternoon snacks is simply a spoonful of almond butter. This originally started because I was too lazy to make a more complicated afternoon snack, but it was so delicious and simple that the habit stuck. And now it’s become a mandatory part of my afternoon.

Me with almond butter and a spoon? Ooh, we’re a dangerous bunch. And when you throw dates and coconut into the mix? Expect things to get a little crazy.

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Posted in: Dessert, Gluten-Free, grain-free, Paleo, Recipe, Snacks, Vegan, Vegetarian

Grain-Free Zucchini Yakisoba with Black Radishes

September 24, 2013 7:00 am \ 2 Comments \ Sonnet

Grain-Free Zucchini Yakisoba with Black Radishes

Let me tell you about a little unrational fear that I have.

At the start of every season I have this tiny moment of panic and get worried that I am going to run out of recipe ideas. What else can you possibly make with kale?! Or zucchini?! Or… whatever is in season?!

And, over the course of the last three and a half years of writing this blog, it never fails that I have amazing inspiration in my kitchen every single week. So I think it’s time to put this fear to rest.

The fear recently came up with my continued exploration of zucchini noodles. How many ways can you really cook zucchini pasta? This past summer I learned the answer: a lot. And I know it’s not even technically summer anymore, but I still have more zucchini recipes. So here you go: zucchini yakisoba, folks!

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