Author: Chef Joanna

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Mediterranean Grain Bowl with Lemon Tahini Herb Sauce | Blue Zones Mediterranean | Weekly Meal Prep Ideas

Do you need NEW healthy bowl ideas? Maybe for meal prep? This recipe has made it on my meal prep list. It’s a Mediterranean Grain Bowl with a Lemon-Tahini Sauce. I love the sauce and think I’ll make more as a dipping sauce for crudité! Hope you enjoy this recipe. Roast a few more veggies when you have time, so you can assemble this bowl … Continue reading Mediterranean Grain Bowl with Lemon Tahini Herb Sauce | Blue Zones Mediterranean | Weekly Meal Prep Ideas

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Southwest Bowl with Avocado and Roasted Peppers (vegan, gluten free) | Healthy Bowl Ideas | Meal Prep Ideas

Hello summer! ☀️ I hope you are enjoying corn, peppers and tomatoes if you like them. 🌽🌶🍅 They’re in season! Here’s a healthy and delicious way to eat them.  . I’ve been on a weekday 90% vegan thing and this served as a couple easy lunches and dinners that made me full, but feel light. (I got some plantain chips too! Yumm) Hope you enjoy. … Continue reading Southwest Bowl with Avocado and Roasted Peppers (vegan, gluten free) | Healthy Bowl Ideas | Meal Prep Ideas

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Italian Appetizers | Vegan and Gluten-free | Healthy Tuscan Lunch

A light Italian lunch. Bruschetta + pinzimonio. pinzimonio is super simple. It’s an olive oil-lemon juice mix with salt and pepper. You use it as a dipping “sauce” for fresh veggies like fennel, carrot, bell pepper. It’s refreshing, light and a way to transport yourself to Italy. 🇮🇹 . Make it by adding a couple tablespoons of GOOD extra virgin olive oil + lemon juice … Continue reading Italian Appetizers | Vegan and Gluten-free | Healthy Tuscan Lunch

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Vegan Mexican Rice | Gluten Free and Vegan Weekday Meals

Today Marta and me cooked it up again! It’s been too long since we cooked together but for good reason- cooking classes have been slowly starting up again and things are happening! But, I missed the energy and positivity of cooking together with @martascooking 😊 . Today I shared a simple family recipe with Marta- Mexican rice. It’s something I grew up with and always … Continue reading Vegan Mexican Rice | Gluten Free and Vegan Weekday Meals

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Okinawan Sweet Steamed Bread | Easy Vegan Desserts, No Oven Required

This is a simple recipe inspired by the Blue Zones cookbook in Okinawa, Japan. Unlike the US, most Asian countries don’t have ovens to make cakes and muffins. Instead, they steam their sweet breads on the stovetop. They come out SUPER fluffy and soft. It is worth trying! This was my first try and I really enjoyed it. I want to experiment more, maybe coloring … Continue reading Okinawan Sweet Steamed Bread | Easy Vegan Desserts, No Oven Required

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Deconstructed Stuffed Pepper Bake (Vegetarian) | Weekday Vegetarian Dinners | Gluten-free Vegetarian Dinner Ideas

Today, I have the privilege of introducing Dom of domskitchen.com. Dom has been an incredible supporter of the Simple Cooking Cooking Show from the beginning and I’m so grateful we connected!  . I had so much fun on our Live IGTV today. Dom and I are on the same page when it comes to taking time to enjoy the cooking process and not rushing it. He … Continue reading Deconstructed Stuffed Pepper Bake (Vegetarian) | Weekday Vegetarian Dinners | Gluten-free Vegetarian Dinner Ideas

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Turmeric Cauliflower Pasta inspired by Alison Roman

Today’s lunch is a dish that I made early on in the pandemic. It’s inspired by Alison Roman, a food writer with a few viral recipes. She’s worth checking out. She gave me the idea here and I made a few edits. I really love this dish because it’s somewhat decadent for being a vegetarian dish. The SECRET really is the breadcrumbs. Breadcrumbs and pasta … Continue reading Turmeric Cauliflower Pasta inspired by Alison Roman

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Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookies by Marta | Easy Gluten-Free Recipes for Kids

Thank you Marta!! This is an incredibly Simple recipe for our Simple Cooking Cooking Show and its also gluten-free. (Full video at bottom of this post) The cookie is really delicious. Kids and picky eaters would love this cookie- no problem there. What I love most is that this recipe can be a base for any flavor you want. I thought that maybe replacing the … Continue reading Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookies by Marta | Easy Gluten-Free Recipes for Kids

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Pureed Fava Bean with Fried Bread and Peppers | Naturally Vegan Recipes from Puglia, Italy

a few notes to self here: one is that fried fava beans are a revelation. wow, if you soak them and then fry them in a little olive oil, they kind of taste like chicken. They are a wonderful snack. second, if I ever have to go 100% strict vegan, I will choose Puglia, Italy. third, cooking and talking about cooking has been a saving … Continue reading Pureed Fava Bean with Fried Bread and Peppers | Naturally Vegan Recipes from Puglia, Italy

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The Sushi Bowl sin Sushi (without sushi!) | Blue Zones Adapted Recipe

This is the adapted Blue Zones recipe I showcased with the Children’s Hospital staff for Wellness Wednesday! It comes together easily. And, it’s a great bowl to ring in the spring and summer! It’s light, fresh and everyone can make their own bowl. Maybe it’s the new Taco night!? Here are the ingredients I used, but feel free to use your favorite veggies. The sauce … Continue reading The Sushi Bowl sin Sushi (without sushi!) | Blue Zones Adapted Recipe

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