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Gluten Free Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies

November 7, 2014 By jewels 2 Comments

Can you say – yum?

I’ve been working on this gluten free recipe for quite a while, adding and deleting ingredients like the wind until my experimentation produced an amazing cookie that I couldn’t resist sharing with you!

This recipe is amenable to many changes within reason. Making a cookie that doesn’t turn into a brick or get crumbly without the starches or xanthan gum can be a difficult balance; the liquid components and choice of flours are important in making everything well balanced. Many people are intolerant of gums or starches mainly because they cause abdominal upset, so I thought I’d try my hand at a recipe that didn’t include them. [Read more...]

Filed Under: Celiac Disease Tagged With: coconut oil, cookies, diabetes, gluten free, healthy, no starch, no xanthan gum, protein, tofu, vegan

Vegan Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookies

November 15, 2013 By jewels Leave a Comment

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Baking is always a personal challenge for me – decreasing carbohydrates, ensuring a gluten free status and adding in anything healthful under the radar of watchful eyes.

When requests roll in to mom for “flat” chocolate chip cookies, that can equate to butter- and a lot of it. I hit the jackpot with this variation of a Babycakes cookie recipe. The butter is substituted with coconut oil and homemade applesauce – a nutritious flavorful duo. Evaporated cane juice is a less processed sweetener and falls in at 4 carbs per teaspoon. [Read more...]

Filed Under: Celiac Disease, Desserts, Gluten Free Recipes Tagged With: applesauce, celiac disease, chocolate chip, coconut oil, coeliac disease, cookies, gluten free, healthy, vegan

Chard Leaves Stuffed with Rice and Herbs Recipe

April 22, 2013 By jewels Leave a Comment

Harvesting chard from the garden always makes me happy. This hearty vegetable grows beautifully from spring to fall. I usually plant rainbow chard as the veins are a variety of colors and are beautiful in their own right. All parts of this nutritious veggie are edible and the health benefits are innumerable.

“Related to spinach and beets, Swiss chard offers fantastic antioxidant protection... Specifically, the beta-carotene, lutein, and zeaxanthin found in chard help maintain eye health… the body converts beta-carotene to vitamin A, which also helps promote healthy vision, boosts immunity, and may even fight cancer. Chard’s high vitamin C content provides even more immune support.”

“Just 1 cup of cooked Swiss chard supplies more than a third of your daily value of vitamin C. Vitamin E, another chard superstar, has shown anti-inflammatory effects…” – According to wholeliving.com [Read more...]

Filed Under: Celiac Disease, Entrees, Gluten Free Recipes Tagged With: celiac disease, chard, fresh, garden, gluten free, health, recipe, rice, vegan, veggies

Gluten Free Black Rice Stir-Fry

February 22, 2013 By jewels Leave a Comment

This gorgeous stir-fry is incredibly healthful with its shades of black, purple and green. Taking a gander at all of the chopped ingredients, I knew this would be a delicious dish. What surprised me was my kids reaction to it. As I waited for unapproving groans about the “weird black rice”, they never materialized. There were just a lot of positive yummy comments- I love when that happens.

Nevertheless, I have cooked with wild rice before but that is not what this recipe calls for. Black rice (aka purple or forbidden rice) is a rich nutty tasting rice. It’s fiber content parallels that of brown rice. It turns a deeper purple when cooked which makes this dish shine. Be sure what you select is gluten free, below a picture of the rice we used which clearly states gluten free. [Read more...]

Filed Under: Celiac Disease, Entrees, Gluten Free Recipes Tagged With: anthocyanin, black rice, easy, eggplant, garlic, ginger, healthy, kale, quick, red cabbage, scallions, stir-fry, tofu, vegan, vegetarian, wok

Veggies for Carnivores Cookbook Review

November 14, 2012 By jewels 1 Comment

Veggies for Carnivores, a new cookbook by chef and lifestyle coach Lora Krulak is waiting to grace your kitchen.

Chef Krulak has known food intolerances herself. Wheat, dairy and refined sugars are not common practice in her cooking but you won’t even know they are missing. I personally appreciate her creations because they are vegetarian, naturally gluten free and have a low glycemic index.

These ethnic dishes with fresh fruits, vegetables, herbs, and spices meld together quickly and tastefully. Base ingredients include: natural sweeteners, veggies, herbs, healthy oils, salt and acid. Chef Krulak explains how these ingredients accent one another beautifully. [Read more...]

Filed Under: Celiac Disease, Eat Well Tagged With: chef, cookbook, cooking, ethnic, gluten free, healthy, Lora Krulak, low glycemic index, recipes, vegan, vegetarian, veggies for carnivores

Roasted Carrot Ginger Soup Recipe

November 12, 2012 By jewels 1 Comment

This recipe is from Chef Lora Krulak’s new cookbook “Veggies for Carnivores”. It is both gluten free and vegan- and to die for.

The heart and origin of this book surfaces from the deep connections this author made with local foods and spices on her extensive world travels. This particular recipes roots are found in the Northern Indian town of Rishikesh.

My twelve year old gave this recipe a two thumbs up and went back for a second helping- impressive.

She Sugar’s Gluten Free Vegan English Muffin Recipe

November 5, 2012 By jewels Leave a Comment

English muffins are simply the best. These gluten free, vegan English muffins are nutritious and hard to resist fresh out of the oven. Made with a variety of hearty gluten free flours, So Delicious® dairy free coconut milk, coconut oil and nutritious additions of flax and chia seed these are winners!

If you are intimidated with gluten free bread making this recipe is a great place to start. These have both yeast and baking powder in the mixture making for an easy rise. Because they are like miniature loaves there is no fuss with making sure the centers are undercooked or worrying about them flopping.

The slightly sweet aroma that emanates from these muffins is delightful with both the coconut milk and oil. Your kitchen will smell amazing! [Read more...]

Filed Under: Bread, Celiac Disease, Gluten Free Recipes Tagged With: celiac, chia, coconut milk, coconut oil, coeliac disease, english muffins, flax, gluten free, nutritious, oat flour, quinoa flour, recipe, vegan

Gluten Free Vegan Morning Glory Muffins

April 27, 2012 By jewels 1 Comment

I was craving a hearty, yet healthy muffin and here’s the recipe I created. This is a no guilt muffin, made with heart healthy ingredients. Enjoy! [Read more...]

Filed Under: Breakfast, Celiac Disease, Gluten Free Recipes Tagged With: dairy free, fat free, gluten free, healthy, muffins, recipe, vegan

Hummus, a naturally gluten free appetizer

April 15, 2012 By jewels Leave a Comment

If you are looking for a delicious & nutritious gluten free appetizer this is it!

Hummus originates from the Mediterranean region and is a healthy low glycemic diet choice, making it a perfect option for all. If you are have type 1 diabetes and celiac disease this recipe is gluten free, low in carbohydrates and high in protein.

Hummus is full of vitamins and minerals, which come from the tahini and the garbanzo beans. It is high in Manganese, Copper, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Zinc. It is also rich in Vitamin C, B6, E, K, Folate and Thiamine. Preparing hummus from scratch is the way to go if you are looking for the freshest taste and highest level of nutrients. [Read more...]

Filed Under: Appetizers, Gluten Free Recipes Tagged With: appetizer, beans, gluten free recipe, healthy, hummus, protein, vegan

Babycakes NYC Bakery and Cookbooks- gluten free heaven

January 30, 2012 By jewels Leave a Comment

Babycakes NYC Bakery was on the top of my hit list on a recent trip to NYC.

This bakery offers refined sugar free- gluten free- wheat free- soy free- casein free- egg free- vegan – kosher baked goods. A little taste of heaven in every bite… [Read more...]

Filed Under: Celiac Disease, Eat Well, Gluten Free Products, Gluten Free Recipes Tagged With: allergies, bakery, celiac, cookbooks, gluten free, low sugar, New York City, vegan