Salted Turtle Overnight Oats

Dessert breakfast in a jar. You will be full and happy for the next hours. Also another great option to-go.

Since I didn't have any in my pantry, I used walnuts for the pecans.















From Organize Yourself Skinny
Recipe: http://www.organizeyourselfskinny.com/2014/07/16/salted-turtle-overnight-oats-chocolate-dates-and-pecans/

Gluten-free and Egg-free Sweet Potato Focaccia

My friend Erika recently made this focaccia from a cookbook and said its consistency was similar to a corn bread, a little bit of a disappointment. To change that, I adapted the recipe (no idea where it comes from exactly) with more tapioca flour to make the dough a little fluffier. Seems I got things right :) This focaccia was extremely tasty. It does look "crackier" on top, but it was very soft inside.

Dry ingredients:

2 ½ cups gluten-free flour mix*

1 cup tapioca flour

½ cup coconut flour

3 ½ TBS baking powder

1 heaping tsp Himalayan salt

Wet ingredients:

1 sweet potato, cooked and mashed

½ cup olive oil

1 cup warm water

Others:

Fresh rosemary, salt and olive oil to top

* I used a mix of pea, almond and buckwheat flours

Directions:

Pre-heat oven to 220°C. Using a big bowl, mix dry ingredients. In a separate bowl, mix wet ingredients. Pour wet ingredients over dry ingredients and work on the dough until smooth. Spread dough on a baking sheet covered with parchment paper. Make dimples on the dough using your fingers, drizzle olive oil, then sprinkle rosemary and salt to taste.

Bake for 20-25 min. turning the baking sheet halfway. Let it cool for some minutes on a rack before serving. Avoid touching it when too hot or it might fall apart.

Skillet Eggplant and Lentils

I love lentils and eggplant, together they are a hell of a couple!

The original recipe is vegan (that's why I marked it so), but I used non-vegan subs as per below. Feel free to try what works best for you:

Non-dairy yogurt = Kefir

Almond parmesan = Real parmesan

From Fat Free Vegan

Recipe: http://blog.fatfreevegan.com/2011/08/skillet-eggplant-and-lentils-with-almond-parmesan.html

Basic Oven-Baked Marinated Tempeh Recipe

This recipe made me finally REALLY enjoy tempeh. If you leave it to marinate for more than 2 hours (I left it for ca. 4 hours) it's going to be even better.

I used Liquid Smoke for the Pickapeppa (have no idea what that is haha).

From Epicurious

Recipe: http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Basic-Oven-Baked-Marinated-Tempeh-231049

Avocado Tartare

I love avocados, 'nuff said.

Curiosity: if you're vegetarian/vegan, remember to use vegan Worcestershire sauce, the original one contains anchovies. 

From Food and Wine
Recipe: http://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/avocado-tartare

Cauliflower "Ground Beef"

AN EASY MIX

Of course it’s not beef and meet eaters should not even try to compare, but this is a nice side-dish by itself.

I've learned with this recipe that coconut flour is a great substitute for breadcrumbs, it really makes things crunchy outside!

From DAMY Health

Recipe: http://www.damyhealth.com/2014/03/cauliflower-ground-beef-vegan-gluten-free/

Sugar-free Ferrero Rochers

I’ve been keeping myself away from store-bought stuff like chocolates for quite some time already. Very much seldom I let me get seduced by something :P Anyway, one thing is for sure: I’ll never buy me another Ferrero Rocher box again. No need with this awesome recipe!

I made it vegan using my homemade chocolate (I ALWAYS have a batch of this chocolate in the freezer for emergencies).

From I Quit Sugar

Recipe: https://iquitsugar.com/recipe/sugar-free-ferrero-rochers/

Manioc and Its Possibilities

THAT's A BIG POST :P

Food community pal Adriano Torri (as well as his wife Silvia) is one of the most intuitive cooks I've ever seen. He specializes in gluten/lactose/egg-free recipes; a humble man that has lots to teach! He’s always searching for new possibilities for his beloved son Vicenzo, who has some dietary restrictions. Unfortunately he doesn’t have a blog yet, but I’ll let you know if he decides to write one.

Good thing about manioc is that it has a totally neutral taste. Sweet or savory, it’s your call. No milk, no eggs, no flour. I would not substitute the real things (normal cheese, milk, etc.) for it (manioc) if you can have them; one must know that this was specially thought for a family into a tight budget that also can’t go for any of the foods here stated.

Enjoy Adriano’s tips below!

BASE:

Cooked manioc/cassava. That’s it!!! (Peeled & cooked in water)

OPTIONS:

The more water you add, the runnier it will be. Add less water to make it thicker/creamier.

  

Manioc cream cheese = Blend manioc with water. Add Nutritional Yeast and salt to taste.

Manioc spread = Blend manioc with water. Add garlic and salt. Spread over some artichoke or crackers.

Manioc ice ream/frappé = Blend manioc with water + honey + fruit of preference. Freeze.

Manioc mayo salad = Blend manioc with water. Pour into a bowl and add lettuce, carrots, cooked yacon, cooked yam, parsley and sprinkle olive oil and salt to taste. Mix everything.

Natural manioc mayo = Blend manioc with lime and Dijon mustard.

Salmon or chicken manioc spread = Blend manioc with water. Add shredded salmon/chicken and mix well.

Manioc flan = Blend manioc with water, vanilla. Sweeten to taste.

Manioc yogurt = Blend manioc with water, strawberry and honey. You can also add some lime for a “bitter” twist that resembles yogurt.

NOTE: After cooked, store in the fridge and use within 3 days.

“Healthified” Bagels

Bagels are great: they can be quickly baked and come in many flavors, from sweet to savory. You just have to choose your favorite recipe!

Bad news: Psyllium husk has no substitutes in this recipe, so if you don’t have it, you’ll have to skip this one L

From Keto Adapted

Recipe: http://mariamindbodyhealth.com/bagels-and-why-no-wheat/

Vegan Matcha White Chocolates

Have you ever tried green chocolate? ;) Delicious.

From Fragrant Vanilla Cake

Recipe: http://www.fragrantvanilla.com/vegan-matcha-white-chocolates/

Red Kidney Bean Curry

Winter nights can be awesome with such delicious and comforting meals... Love cooking with asofoetida.

From Dinner Diary

Recipe: http://dinnerdiary.org/2009/07/14/rajma-red-kidney-bean-curry/

Baked Spinach Falafel

Falafels are easily one of my favorite foods. They're simple, flavorful and loaded with nutrients. I made a huge batch and froze them for easy dinners!

They were a littler dry on the outside and I had the feeling they would fall apart, but they hanged on quite OK. Anyway, I would recommend making them bite-size to avoid crumbles ;)

From Vegan Yack Attack
Recipe: http://veganyackattack.com/2012/03/28/greenslove-baked-spinach-falafel-with-homemade-tzatziki-sauce/

Creamy Tomato & Spinach Pasta

So simple, creamy and delicious...

From Budget Bytes
Recipe: http://www.budgetbytes.com/2013/07/creamy-tomato-spinach-pasta/

The Best Low Carb Sub Bread

I made my version with coconut flour because it's a cheaper flour to play with :P

FILLED WITH KEFIR
CHEESE AND SPINACH

TIP: DO NOT make a loaf. It's gonna be gooey inside. Since I wanted Subs anyway, the first time I made these I pinched the dough and made 3 balls with it and then flattened to the shape I wanted, so didn't have this problem. Also, remember to powder your psyllium in a grinder or food processor. If you don't have psyllium husk, forget this recipe, it's NOT going to work with any substitutes :(

I am not sure which bread I like the most for sandwiches: this or the Paleo Garlic Bread. They are both soooo perfect! And they both freeze well.

From Keto Adapted - Maria Mind Body Health LLC
Recipe: http://mariamindbodyhealth.com/toasted-sub-sandwich-and-panini/

No-Bake Peanut Butter Cup Bars

I tell you something: don't make these, because you're gonna binge on them!!! :D The best peanut butter dessert I made until this moment. Ate them almost at one sitting. (I make them raw using raw cacao instead of cocoa powder!)

From The Detoxinista
Recipe: http://detoxinista.com/2014/05/no-bake-peanut-butter-cup-bars-vegan/

Flourless Pumpkin Chia Blondies

This batch didn't last long! Smooth and crunchy blondies filled with nutritious ingredients.

From Purely Twins
Recipe: http://purelytwins.com/2013/10/09/flourless-pumpkin-pie-chia-seed-grain-free-blondies/

Mushroom, Brocolli and Cashew Nut Stir Fry

Very nice and simple stir fry for you to pour over some quinoa or rice. This can be turned into a vegan dinner if you omit the oyster sauce (I actually used fish sauce) and maybe substitute with Tamari.

NOTE: I didn't use the corn flour, I couldn't find where it should go in the directions so left I it out.











From Dinner Diary
Recipe: http://dinnerdiary.org/2011/03/28/mushroom-brocolli-and-cashew-nut-stir-fry/

Breakfast Mush

I am very picky during breakfast. I usually have difficulties to eat early in the
morning, but when I have to cope with a longer shift without much time to stop for lunch, I
must find some decent options.

This mush contains: 3 TBS gluten-free rolled oats, 1 TBS chia, 1 mashed banana, 2
TBS raw carob (you can use raw chocolate) and 1 tsp maple.

Mix everything and let it soak overnight for a quick and nutritious breakfast.

Recipe from Dr. Garth Davis, a vegan physician.

Vegan Bacon Flavoured Chickpea Croutons

Wanna have a "Happy Meal forever? Just make a big batch of these, store in a glass container and add to your food :)

From The Taste Space
Recipe: https://tastespace.wordpress.com/2014/04/22/roasted-cauliflower-and-leek-soup-with-vegan-bacon-chickpea-croutons/

Easy Raw Licorice

I've always loved licorice, since I was a kid.

No-fuss, no-brainer.














From Marinya Cottage Kitchen
Recipe: http://www.marinyacottagekitchen.com/recipes/easy-raw-licorice