Posts Tagged "nut free"

Toasted Cheese & Apple Sandwich

Posted by on Jul 7, 2010 in Recipes, Sandwiches, Warm Sandwiches | 0 comments

Toasted Cheese & Apple Sandwich

shredded cheddar cheese peeled, shredded apple your favorite bread Mix together equal parts of shredded cheese & apple. Spread on each bread slice & place them in a toaster oven for a few minutes. A sprinkle of cinnamon is nice over the top if you’re in the mood. ___________________________________________________ SIDE NOTES:  For those with various food restrictions, this recipe falls into the following categories: Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Egg Free, Nut Free, Sugar Free, Grain Free, Vegan, Raw If eating gluten free, be sure to use a certified gluten free bread....

Read More

Apple Gingerbread

Posted by on Jun 27, 2010 in Baked Goods, Quick Breads, Recipes | 0 comments

Apple Gingerbread

8 eggs 1/2 cup coconut milk (or milk of choice) 1/4 cup molasses 1/2 cup natural sugar 1 tsp pure vanilla extract 1 tsp ground ginger 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp ground cloves 1/2 tsp pure salt 2/3 cup sifted coconut flour 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 cup coconut oil or butter, melted 1 cup peeled, chopped apples Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Whisk together eggs, coconut milk, stevia (or sugar), vanilla, ginger, cinnamon, & salt. Combine coconut flour with baking powder & whisk thoroughly into batter until there are no lumps. Mix in coconut oil (or butter). Fold in chopped apples....

Read More

Quick Tomato Sauce

Posted by on Jun 16, 2010 in Pasta, Recipes, Red Sauces | 0 comments

Quick Tomato Sauce

1 28 oz package diced tomatoes 2 medium garlic cloves 1 tsp water 2 TBSP extra virgin olive oil 3 TBSP coarsely chopped fresh basil (or more) 1/4 tsp sugar (optional) 1/2 tsp plus 1 TBSP pure salt 1 additional TBSP extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 cup reserved cooking liquid (pasta water) 1 lb whole grain pasta Bring water to a boil in large pot, add 1 TBSP salt along with the pasta and cook until al dente. Meanwhile, crush garlic into a small bowl & stir in 1 tsp water. Heat 2 TBSP oil in a 10 inch saute pan over medium heat and saute garlic/water mixture until fragrant but not brown, approx...

Read More

Banana Bread

Posted by on Jun 13, 2010 in Baked Goods, Quick Breads, Recipes | 0 comments

Banana Bread

1 ripe banana, mashed 8 eggs 1/2 cup coconut milk 1/2 cup natural sugar 1 tsp pure vanilla extract 1/2 tsp pure salt 3/4 cup coconut flour, sifted 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 cup walnuts (optional) Preheat oven to 350. Blend together mashed banana, eggs, coconut milk, sugar, stevia, vanilla, and salt. Combine coconut flour w/ baking powder & whisk thoroughly into batter until there are no lumps. Fold in nuts (if using). Pour into greased 9x5x3-inch loaf pan & bake for 60 mins. Remove from pan & cool on rack....

Read More

Indian Spiced Basmati Rice

Posted by on Jun 9, 2010 in Grains (non breakfast), Recipes, Rice | 0 comments

Indian Spiced Basmati Rice

1 TBSP coconut oil, butter, or ghee 1 three-inch cinnamon stick, broken in half 2 whole cloves a good pinch of ground cardamom 1/4 cup thinly sliced onion 1 cup white basmati rice* 1 & 1/2 cups water 1 tsp pure salt Heat oil or butter in a medium saucepan over high heat until almost smoking. Add cinnamon, cardamom & cloves & cook, stirring until cinnamon unfurls & cardamom & cloves pop, less than a minute. Add onion & cook, stirring until translucent, about 2 minutes. Add rice and cook, stirring until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add water & salt; bring to...

Read More