Buckwheat Crepes from Brittany | gluten-free | savoury crepes

In 2010, I was just finishing up culinary school at Le Cordon Bleu Paris and it was my birthday. What would I ask for?  Well, crepes of course!  But not the sweet ones with nutella and banana- the savory ones. Making these brought back memories of living in Montparnasse and walking that little street full of crepe houses and Japanese restaurants. I looked it up- … Continue reading Buckwheat Crepes from Brittany | gluten-free | savoury crepes

The Gluten-Free grain that you're not eating | Start eating this "grain"

Many of us know about rice, potatoes, and quinoa as gluten-free carb alternatives.  But, this lesser known alternative is more similar to regular flour. And it can be used to make delicious crepes.  So, I want to introduce you to buckwheat.  What is buckwheat? It sounds scary to gluten free people, but its actually gluten-free and super healthy! Despite its name, buckwheat does not contain … Continue reading The Gluten-Free grain that you're not eating | Start eating this "grain"

Pico de Gallo "Rooster's Beak" Salsa | Naturally Vegan Fresh Salsa

To pair with the breakfast tacos, here is the pico de Gallo or “rooster’s beak” salsa I made with @connor.cooks. There are many stories about its name but my favorite and easiest to remember is: all ingredients need to be cut small enough so a rooster can peck at it with its beak. This salsa is one of my favorites and brings with it a … Continue reading Pico de Gallo "Rooster's Beak" Salsa | Naturally Vegan Fresh Salsa

Breakfast Tacos | Tofu-Egg Veggie Scramble with Pico de Gallo | High-Protein Breakfasts

Breakfast tacos with Connor! Today we made an amazing meal together! The star was pico de Gallo salsa but it would be nothing without some nice breakfast tacos! Connor made his with steak and I made mine with tofu, egg and veggies. Check out Connor’s page to see the beautiful tacos he made! @connor.cooks  amzn_assoc_placement = “adunit0”; amzn_assoc_search_bar = “true”; amzn_assoc_tracking_id = “chefjoannas20-20”; amzn_assoc_ad_mode = … Continue reading Breakfast Tacos | Tofu-Egg Veggie Scramble with Pico de Gallo | High-Protein Breakfasts

7-ingredient Veggie Champuru (stir-fry) | Gluten-Free

Wellness Wednesday is here! This time we went to Blue Zone Okinawa Japan to make….7-ingredient Veggie Champuru. “Champuru” means something mixed in Okinawan dialect and this is exactly what it is- a veggie mix!.Thank you Minal and Tigist for the opportunity to cook with you and your staff! #childrenshospitalofphiladelphia This meal is 100% plant based and 100% flavourful. Pair it with sweet potatoes or rice … Continue reading 7-ingredient Veggie Champuru (stir-fry) | Gluten-Free

Gluten-Free Oatmeal Pancakes with Raspberry & Honey Sauce | By Nigella Lawson

Need another way to eat your oatmeal? These pancakes by Nigella have no sugar added and are pure oatmeal, no flour. They are gluten-free too! (Make sure to find oats that have not been processed in a wheat facility if you are very sensitive to gluten). . Ever since the whole coranavirus thing happened I have had this terrible habit of watching YouTube videos to … Continue reading Gluten-Free Oatmeal Pancakes with Raspberry & Honey Sauce | By Nigella Lawson

No Cook Pickled Vegetables (Spicy) | Blue Zones Costa Rica

More of these No-Cook Pickled Veg. I first made them with @connor.cooks on the Simple Cooking Cooking Show and have become obsessed! I made this simple recipe to accompany the Gallo Pinto 🇨🇷 dish I made. The spicy mix was the perfect contrast to the avocado. Those are spicy habanero chiles you see there but it wasn’t as spicy as I expected. I put 1 … Continue reading No Cook Pickled Vegetables (Spicy) | Blue Zones Costa Rica

19 Plant-Based Dinners in 30 minutes for Summer

These are some no-fuss, quick meals that will make your vegan detox month or vegan living easier. Don’t get intimidated by the fancy names. These are the original vegan dishes from these countries or regions. Enjoy a trip around the world in these dishes! This is how I travel. Click on the titles to be directed to the recipes. Thanks for visiting. Happy Cooking. 19 … Continue reading 19 Plant-Based Dinners in 30 minutes for Summer

Carrot Pistou with Poached Egg and Boiled Carrots | Gluten-Free Breakfasts

Carrot Pistou 🌱🥕(vegan) with @connor.cooks it was so great to have him back on the show! We made this beautiful zero-waste sauce. . What is Pistou? Pistou literally means “to pound” in Provençal dialect because it was made by putting ingredients into a mortar and pestle. It is very similar to pesto, but Pistou is made with fresh herbs like basil, and then garlic, olive oil, and … Continue reading Carrot Pistou with Poached Egg and Boiled Carrots | Gluten-Free Breakfasts

Vegetable Tagine with Chermoula Sauce (vegan & gluten free) 🌱

House will smell amazing and any vegetable will taste incredible with this spice mix! No tagine required- just use a Dutch oven. Top the stewed vegetable with bright and herbaceous Chermoula (the 5th green sauce you should know. Like Moroccan pesto). Eat with pita bread or couscous to soak up all the sauce. I added chickpeas and toasted almonds on top to make it a … Continue reading Vegetable Tagine with Chermoula Sauce (vegan & gluten free) 🌱