tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33928532474841665612024-02-20T03:22:39.643-05:00vegan celiacanimal and gluten FREELife Goes Onhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10194523257623947245noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3392853247484166561.post-15139315279701539852012-02-16T02:00:00.002-05:002012-02-16T02:05:03.068-05:00"cheesy" mac and veggiesA perfect winter meal. Warm, hearty and filling. You really can mix and match the veggies to what's on sale that week, it all tastes delicious covered in the sauce!I also like to sometimes add beans to this recipe (butter beans or chick peas are my favorite for this dish) for the added protien.
mac and veggies1 box of gluten free pasta (i used tri-color rotini quinoa pasta)
olive oil
salt
2 Life Goes Onhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10194523257623947245noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3392853247484166561.post-15276908032174942432011-12-11T19:43:00.002-05:002013-02-13T19:21:50.358-05:00raw parfait!
i am seriously addicted to making these.
i love love love chocolate pudding. i love caramel. i love layers of the two with vanilla cream and fruit added to the mix.....
i have combined the layers in all sorts of ways, with raspberries, strawberries, and bananas as additions.
the possibilities are always endless!
besides the slight preparation needed in advance, this is a really quick,Life Goes Onhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10194523257623947245noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3392853247484166561.post-11508054924390773772011-11-20T04:44:00.001-05:002013-02-13T19:20:20.740-05:00"tuna" salad
this is a delicious raw meal.
it's really just a simple nut meat salad, but some people are turned off by the words "nut and meat."
call it whatever you want, it's good and good for you!
keep in mind you need to soak the nuts overnight
Raw vegan "tuna" salad
1 cup raw sunflower seeds (soaked and covered overnight, then drained)
1 cup walnuts (soaked and covered overnight, Life Goes Onhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10194523257623947245noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3392853247484166561.post-15174362239519860712011-11-20T04:17:00.001-05:002011-11-20T04:18:49.693-05:00Lasagna! (with cashew "ricotta")Layers of veggies and "cheesy" goodness?Yes, please!I made this one past cold night, it really hit the spot, and fed me for days!You do have to soak the cashews an hour in advance, so keep that in mind.Other than that, this is a very simple comforting dinner for many.
Lasagna with cashew "ricotta"
cashew ricotta1 1/3 cup raw cashew nuts (soaked, one hour in advance in two cups waterLife Goes Onhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10194523257623947245noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3392853247484166561.post-39530986172884735052011-07-12T02:05:00.001-04:002011-07-12T02:26:17.356-04:00lentil salad!no cooking necessary. no utensils needed to eat it. sold!
lentil salad2 cloves garlic, minced
the juice of one lemon
2 cans of lentils, drained and rinsed (couldn't use goya dry lentils, they warn they might have wheat in them!!)
1 red bell pepper, chopped fine
2-3 stalks green onion, sliced
a handful of fresh sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
3 tablespoons Life Goes Onhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10194523257623947245noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3392853247484166561.post-88618055226842156682011-06-09T15:14:00.000-04:002011-06-09T15:14:50.853-04:00veggie fajitas!it's getting so hot here in new york, pretty soon i'll only want to eat salads and watermelon!
last night i was craving mexican, so i made vegetable fajitas, re-fried beans and guacamole.i heated some corn tortillas, topped it all with fresh greens and cilantro, and chowed down!
guacamole, veggie fajitas, and re-fried beans
guacamole3 ripe avocados
juice of one Life Goes Onhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10194523257623947245noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3392853247484166561.post-2748159800268252522011-05-03T13:21:00.001-04:002011-05-03T13:23:45.639-04:00fruit tart!tis' the season for fresh berries, and to enjoy them on top of a flaky crust and custard is a real treat!
fruit tart
for the crust i used my tart crust recipe, and baked at 375 F for 20-25 minutes, until lightly goldenthen i set aside to cool
custard2 tablespoons brown rice flour
4 tablespoons cornstarch
1/3 cup sugar
1 2/3 cup milk of choice (i used sweetened Life Goes Onhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10194523257623947245noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3392853247484166561.post-2494229353205935912011-04-28T00:45:00.003-04:002011-05-09T02:59:13.344-04:00gluten free soy free vegan chocolate bundt cakebundt cakes are so darn cute! it's pretty much a giant donut, how could you go wrong!?this cake recipe is full of chocolate flavor, and guaranteed to impress. gf, sf, v chocolate bundt cake cake1 cup brown rice flour
1/8 cup potato starch (not potato flour)
1/8 cup tapioca strach (also known as tapioca flour)
1/2+1/8 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 Life Goes Onhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10194523257623947245noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3392853247484166561.post-15898951092637225202011-04-20T04:26:00.004-04:002011-04-28T13:41:21.199-04:00mmmm pie!!just because i haven't been posting a lot lately, doesn't mean i haven't been cooking everyday and constantly making treats. it's just that some days are better documented than others.i did have a camera around when making pie the other day.can i just say this pie was SO GOOD! like perfect even. wonderful flaky crust, it didn't even have the slightest "gluten free" consistency. can't wait to haveLife Goes Onhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10194523257623947245noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3392853247484166561.post-27610817135377905202011-03-24T16:39:00.001-04:002011-03-24T16:40:40.324-04:00chilly day chili!yesterday was a weird weather day here in new york city.so weird, in fact, that i'm writing about it on a food blog.it snowed, rained, hailed with a lightning and thunder storm, and then snowed some more.covering all the bases, i suppose.
anyways, i want nothing more than to be cuddled up, warm, and full on days like these. so after a trip to the store to get ingredients for my NEW Life Goes Onhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10194523257623947245noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3392853247484166561.post-56507827558612219162011-03-23T13:52:00.001-04:002011-03-23T13:53:45.516-04:00muffins!these came out great, and tasted like a dessert muffin that i could snack on anytime.
chocolate chip oatmeal muffins1 cup milk of choice, mixed with 1/2 of a lemons juice
1 cup brown rice flour
1/2 potato starch (not potato flour!)
1/4 tapioca starch (also known as tapioca flour)
1/2 teaspoon xanthan gum
1 cup gluten free oats
1/4 cup ground flax seeds
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon bakingLife Goes Onhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10194523257623947245noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3392853247484166561.post-65475032140666320572011-03-23T01:46:00.002-04:002011-03-23T13:48:27.128-04:00biscuits!!the day i made this simple biscuit recipe, my roommates had just bought brand new cookie cutters that i could use before they glutified them. yay! not only were they tasty, but they were also cute!these make a great quick snack with preserves, margarine, or with dinner
biscuits1 1/4 cup brown rice flour
1/2 cup potato starch (NOT potato flour)
1/4 cup tapioca starch (also known as tapioca flour)Life Goes Onhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10194523257623947245noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3392853247484166561.post-50297245338854169692011-03-22T21:46:00.003-04:002011-03-23T13:48:54.203-04:00mom's delicious almond chocolate chip oatmeal cookiesmy mom gave me this awesome recipe. chocolate chip cookies made with almond meal and agave. yum!
if you're like me and like big cookies, i recommend at least doubling the recipe
almond chocolate chip oatmeal cookies(makes 6 large cookies) 1 cup almond flour
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons coconut oil
2 tablespoons agave
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 cup chocolate chips&Life Goes Onhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10194523257623947245noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3392853247484166561.post-55021109571371575462011-03-05T05:02:00.000-05:002011-03-05T05:02:18.999-05:00dumpling revelation i've been thinking about making dumplings all week long. i haven't actually had a dumpling in a really long time, i don't even really remember what they taste like, and this being the first time making my own dumplings, i wasn't expecting much. turns out, for me, there was more heart in the hype than in the act. i think i've really just been craving the idea of dumplings.
once Life Goes Onhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10194523257623947245noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3392853247484166561.post-35658499982228711352011-02-28T05:03:00.003-05:002012-02-25T15:33:27.542-05:00banana bread loaf!!mmm as i type this the smell of the bread is filling my room.....
this bread came out awesome. soft, moist, fluffy, not too sweet, filling, and refined sugar-free even!
banana bread loaf1 1/2 cup brown rice flour
1/4 cup potato starch (not potato flour!)
1/4 cup tapioca starch (also known as tapioca flour)
1 teaspoon xanthan gum
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1/Life Goes Onhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10194523257623947245noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3392853247484166561.post-71475503378172860352011-02-28T04:24:00.002-05:002011-06-14T05:08:15.223-04:00vegetable curry, dal, and naan!i was craving Indian cuisine for dinner so i whipped this up!
vegetable curry2 tablespoons soy free margarine
1/2 large onion, sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
2 zucchinis, sliced
1/2 a head of cauliflower, chopped
3/4 cup vegetable broth
1/4 cup coconut milk (canned)
3 vine tomatoes, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
pepper, to taste
2 cups long Life Goes Onhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10194523257623947245noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3392853247484166561.post-62602031104901976862011-02-27T21:12:00.002-05:002011-06-11T03:00:31.645-04:00did you know?there could be wheat (among other things) in your xanthan gum!?!
Xanthan gum may be derived from a variety of source products that are themselves common allergens, such as corn, wheat, dairy, or soy. As such, persons with known sensitivities or allergies to food products are advised to avoid foods including generic xanthan gum or first determine the source for the xanthan gum before consumingLife Goes Onhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10194523257623947245noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3392853247484166561.post-84097151710321093752011-02-24T14:56:00.000-05:002011-02-24T14:56:59.099-05:00new cookbook!i have been baking up a storm with my newest cookbook, the allergen-free baker's handbook!
every recipe i have tried so far has come out absolutely amazing. i wish i could share the recipes with you, but you're going to have to get the book if you wanna cook!
plus it has all these amazing and helpful facts, substitution ideas, and even a list of the supplies and tools you might need along the wayLife Goes Onhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10194523257623947245noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3392853247484166561.post-43460796414626365872011-02-23T17:53:00.001-05:002011-02-27T20:57:33.318-05:00got an hour to kill?i felt like i wasn't absolutely starving when i went to cook dinner last night, so i made an easy dinner, but with some simple waiting time. totally worth it, especially for the leftovers!
i made scalloped potatoes, fancy beans and rice, and green beans with mushroom and cashew
scalloped potatoes4 medium sized potatoes, peeled and THINLY sliced
1 medium onion, chopped
3 tablespoons soy free Life Goes Onhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10194523257623947245noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3392853247484166561.post-85305714321247921312011-02-23T06:34:00.004-05:002011-02-28T20:04:10.749-05:00did you know?some vegans don't use table sugar.
typically, in the refining process, it is filtered through bone char to remove impurities.there are no animal products in the sugar itself, but it is a naughty hidden secret of the factories.if you are baking for a vegan friend of yours, make sure you find out if they choose not to use table sugar.and if so, don't fret! there are tons of alternatives, including Life Goes Onhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10194523257623947245noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3392853247484166561.post-52661169785578869912011-02-23T05:28:00.002-05:002011-04-01T00:06:54.015-04:00lemon-lime loaf!light, zesty, sweet, sour, and with a slight crunch, this is sure to please anyone who enjoys a citrus snack!
gluten free lemon-lime loaf
3/4 cup milk of choice
2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoon lime zest
3/4 cup brown rice flour
1/2 cup potato starch (not potato flour)
1/4 cup tapioca flour (also known as tapioca flour)
1/4 teaspoon xanthan gum
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup sugar of Life Goes Onhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10194523257623947245noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3392853247484166561.post-76126298960669154102011-02-21T01:44:00.002-05:002011-04-27T23:55:20.972-04:00noodle bowl!made a fresh, healthy, filling dinner tonight!i was craving a Vietnamese noodle bowl, and with a quick run to my favorite healthy corner store after work i was on my way to one!
cashew nut butter noodle bowl1 package rice noodles
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1 orange pepper, chopped
6-7 mushrooms, chopped
about 1 cup sugar snap peas
1 tablespoon raw liquid coconut aminos
Life Goes Onhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10194523257623947245noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3392853247484166561.post-16480358647008854712011-02-19T19:03:00.001-05:002011-02-19T19:04:59.278-05:00french toast!ever bought a loaf of gluten free bread that just wasn't very good?too dry?too dense?or just didn't taste good?
if that's the case for you, or you simply want to make your day-old bread better, turn that bread into french toast!!
simple recipe, and with this one batch of batter i made a whole loaf of french toast
vegan gluten free french toast1 cup milk of choice (i used regular so delicious Life Goes Onhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10194523257623947245noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3392853247484166561.post-59481048165691935212011-02-09T06:53:00.000-05:002011-02-09T06:53:00.481-05:00pizza!!
i was craving pizza at 3am, so i didn't really want to mess around with a dough for too long.whipped this whole pizza up in around 30 minutes (majorly multitasking though!)no worries of yeast for this crust recipe, just simple and fast.for the toppings i used what i had in the veggie drawer, plus some daiya cheese (what a treat!)next one i'll prepare ahead and have some pinapple.... mmmmmLife Goes Onhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10194523257623947245noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3392853247484166561.post-18911339841547717342011-02-08T06:34:00.005-05:002012-02-22T06:11:21.917-05:00coffee cake!i couldn't find a single gluten free vegan recipe for old fashioned coffee cake anywhere online, so i concocted one of my own, and it came out great! holy moly is this delicious!for some reason the first few pictures i took of this cake got deleted while sending them, but these "after" photos just prove how good the cake really is, because we ate it!!
vegan gluten free soy free coffee cake
Life Goes Onhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10194523257623947245noreply@blogger.com0