Category Archives: Side Dish

Quinoa Tabouli (sans tomato)

Posted on May 30, 2012 by

I love tabouli on a hot day. It’s cool and refreshing and makes a flavorful lunch or side-dish with dinner. Since I can’t eat bulgur wheat or tomatoes I substitute quinoa and cucumbers. I used mint and chives from my … Continue reading →

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Shaved Asparagus Salad

Posted on April 10, 2012 by

Spring means gorgeous fresh asparagus is readily available. My mom brought home two pounds of the large, flavorful shoots. I’ve never seen asparagus so big. Most of them were bigger around than my thumb at their base. I wanted to … Continue reading →

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Avocado Egg Salad

Posted on April 9, 2012 by

Even though I have no reason to dye eggs for Easter, I associate the holiday with egg salad and deviled eggs, two things I seldom make or eat at any other time of year. Last night I boiled eggs and … Continue reading →

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Grain Free Almond Tortillas

Posted on April 2, 2012 by

Since I went gluten free two years ago I’ve satisfied a lot of my cravings for bread with corn tortillas. Fish tacos especially have been a staple in my diet. Now that I’m grain free I’ve been looking for a … Continue reading →

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Lemon Garlic Roasted Cauliflower

Posted on April 1, 2012 by

I love things I can throw together, stick in the oven, and forget about for 20-30 minutes. This dish was simple to prepare yet tastes like I spent a long time on it. I like my cooked veggies to retain … Continue reading →

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Oven Roasted Root Vegetables

Posted on February 28, 2012 by

For the past month I’ve been living on roasted root vegetables. It’s very convenient to have a bowl of already roasted veggies in the refrigerator so I can make quick meals or side-dishes with them. They make a gorgeous breakfast … Continue reading →

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Shrimp and Grapefruit Salad

Posted on February 23, 2012 by

When I was eating 9 cups of veggies a day, I got used to eating large quantities of fresh vegetables and found I missed it when I switched to a diet that didn’t require so much food. I’ve been satisfying … Continue reading →

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Sesame Ginger Slaw

Posted on February 17, 2012 by

On my new eating plan I need to eat 3 cups of sulfur rich veggies a day, this includes cabbage and onions. One of my favorite ways to prepare cabbage and onions is in coleslaw. Usually I make a spicy … Continue reading →

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Liver Puree with Cranberries

Posted on February 2, 2012 by

I’m seeing a new doctor who specializes in functional/integrative medicine, where they look at treating the whole body rather than simply focusing on symptoms of disease. My MD suggested I check out Terry Wahls’ website and switch to her eating … Continue reading →

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Creamy Dairy Free Polenta

Posted on January 10, 2012 by

I made a really fantastic beef and beet ragu tonight and instead of serving it on quinoa pasta, I decided to make polenta. I happened to have my favorite brand of dairy free cheese on hand (Daiya mozzarella cheese shreds) … Continue reading →

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