Archive for the ‘Gluten-free’ category
Tandoori salmon salad with spinach, cucumbers and pickled onions
Hello my lovely readers! Today’s post is a guest post I wrote for Leanne from Healthful Pursuit. She’s a Canadian Holistic Nutritionist, yogi, athlete, recipe creator, and substitution nerd who loves remaking recipes for people with allergies and dietary restrictions. Her site has a WEALTH of great tips and recipes for people looking to adopt a more healthy lifestyle.
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I was so excited when Leanne approached me to write a guest post for her blog! I came across Leanne’s blog last year when I was looking for recipes for guilt-free desserts and I’ve been absolutely hooked since then. She is my go-to resource for healthful tips and recipes, but what I look forward to the most are her inspirational posts. She is one truly inspiring woman and I’m glad to have “met” her through blogging.
When Leanne asked me to write a guest post, I immediately started thinking about what I was going to make. I wanted to make something extra special for her and came up with a few ideas for dessert. But things didn’t work out in the kitchen as expected! Isn’t it a shame that a concept that sounds great in your head doesn’t seem to work out so well when you try it out in the kitchen? Ahh…the unpredictability of recipe testing! Anyways, since Leanne is going to India, what could be more apt than a dish inspired by Indian cuisine? So I came up with this simple and delicious tandoori salmon salad with baby spinach, cucumber and pickled onions. And to top it all off and to cut out some of the heat, I added a few dollops of a cilantro-yogurt sauce. Doesn’t that sound like a scrumptious spring salad?
Cayenne shrimp with a tomato & yellow pepper sauce + chickpea pan bread
You’re either a fan of shrimp or you’re not…Growing up, I hardly ate shrimp because my mother didn’t like how it looked – tails and all. But now that I’ve been cooking for myself, I have a new found respect for this ingredient. It can turn something mundane into something special. I realized I haven’t blogged about a main dish in quite some time now, so for this week we have an Italian-inspired dish that has cayenne shrimp served with a tomato and yellow pepper sauce. All topped off with some crumbled goat cheese and parsley. On the side – a simple chickpea pan bread that can be cooked up in minutes!
Blueberry-mocha crunch yogurt and Creative 365..
Happy Friday! How’s your week been? I’ve been busy working on a few different projects this week and wanted to share one of them with you today. But before I discuss my new project, I’m going to share a fantastic recipe for creamy blueberry-mocha crunch yogurt that’s low-fat and super-nutritious. It’s a great way to start the morning!
Beauty Eats-Roasted carrot and cauliflower soup
Today’s Beauty Eats recipe is about healthy comfort food. If you’re a new reader, you might be wondering what the Beauty Eats series is all about. The image on the left sums it up perfectly – it’s all about eating skin-friendly ingredients in delicious ways.
January can be a rather dull month since the holiday festivities are over and it’s the dead of winter. The best way to brighten things up on a cold, dreary day is with some colourful comfort food. Personally, I love the thought of warming up with some vegetable soup on a weeknight since it doesn’t require much work and you’ll get a few servings of veggies too. We all know how hard that is! This bright orange soup is made with roasted carrots and cauliflower, but since plain vegetable soup can get a little boring sometimes, I took some inspiration from the East. The soup also includes fresh ginger and coconut milk! How’s that for some fusion food? And to top it off, this soup is chock full of skin-friendly ingredients. Read on for the recipe and see what Connie from the Beauty Nerd has to say about this soup.
Beauty Eats- Nuts about candy canes
Today’s Beauty Eats recipe is about adding some candy cane sparkle to chocolate dipped dried fruit and nuts. If you’re a new reader, you might be wondering what the Beauty Eats series is all about. The image on the left sums it up perfectly – it’s all about eating skin-friendly ingredients in delicious ways.
The holidays are almost here and I’m excited about all the great food I get to enjoy, but I’m also worried about the inevitable holiday weight gain. I think it’s already started! Moderation is one way of keeping the pounds off, but eating holiday foods shouldn’t always be about cakes and cookies and other “unhealthy” treats. So is it possible to make something healthy that’s delicious too? Of course it is! That’s how these chocolate and candy cane coated gems came about.
Beauty Eats-Choco-coco truffles with cherries
I’ve been trying to eat healthier for the past few months, but sometimes it’s hard, especially with the holiday season approaching. How can you resist all the food the season has to offer? Especially the dessert! I have a major sweet tooth and there was a time when I would eat a whole apple pie for dinner. Not the best idea now, is it? I certainly don’t do that anymore, but I find it hard to satisfy my sweet tooth. What’s a girl to do when a sugar craving hits? The answer: decadent chocolate truffles, but in a healthier avatar.
Move over nutella-meet chocolate-coconut butter…
Hello my lovely readers! I have to apologize for being so erratic with my posts lately. I’ve been working on the holiday issue of Flavour Fiesta magazine and it’s taking up most of my time. It’s shaping up to be an awesome issue with more recipes and tips than the last one. Stay tuned!
In the meanwhile, I’m leaving you with a recipe for chocolate-coconut butter, which has quickly become a replacement for my nutella addiction. Move over nutella – I’m addicted to coconut butter now. And the good thing, it’s actually a lot healthier!
Coconut butter isn’t anything new, but I had no clue what it was until last month :$. I guess I’m not as “informed” as I should be! It’s basically shredded coconut that as been blitzed into a smooth and ultra-creamy “butter”. It can be mixed with a number of different things to create a signature butter. My favorite is chocolate-coconut butter. 2 ingredients – instant bliss!
Beauty Eats- Berry-banana smoothie with goji berries
There’s nothing better than a delicious smoothie to start the day. It’s quick, easy and chock full of nutrition if you choose the right ingredients. I usually have a strawberry-banana smoothie on the days I don’t have time to really sit down and eat. Isn’t it so much easier just to drink your breakfast when you’re struggling to make it out the door in time? The problem with smoothies is that they can get a little boring after a while. So to keep things fresh and interesting, why not try some unusual ingredients?
Beauty Eats- Cranberry-apple poached pears
Poaching pears is a great way to make use of the beautiful pears we get during the fall. It brings out their sweetness and changes the texture, so they just about melt in your mouth. This recipe for pears poached in fruit tea is one of my favorites from the Flavour Fiesta magazine. Hope you enjoy it!
Exciting Announcement! Flavour Fiesta Magazine!
I am thrilled to make a very special announcement to you all today! All the wonderful feedback that I have received from my readers has inspired me to do something special for you in return.
Allow me to present to you the inaugural, premiere issue of Flavour Fiesta’s magazine! I have always dreamt of having my own magazine and today it’s here!
As most of you know, I started a food blog a few months ago as a way to connect with other foodies and share my thoughts and ideas. It’s been a fantastic experience, and I have met such incredibly talented people. This magazine represents all that I have learned since I began the journey. It’s been a lot of work (late nights!) to put this together, but when you love what you do, it’s all worth it.
In this issue, you’ll find a number of fall/autumn recipes that use fresh and natural ingredients in unique ways. I really hope you enjoy this magazine and I would love to hear from you. What did you like? What do you want to see more of? I look forward to all your suggestions and comments.
Here’s a peek of the cover page of the premiere issue. To access the magazine, you can either click on the image below or access the magazine through this link.
Happy cooking! I look forward to hearing from you.
Cheers,
Divya
You can also view the magazine by clicking on the image above.
Beauty Eats- Mulled cranberry-apple cider
It’s cranberry season! And since Thanksgiving is just around the corner for our Canadian readers, Connie (from the Beauty Nerd) and I knew we had to make something with cranberries. They are wonderfully tart with just a bit of sweetness that works well in not only cranberry sauce but a variety of desserts such as tarts or pudding. But we all know, you’ll be eating a lot this weekend, so why not try something with cranberries that’s both warm and comforting?
Beauty Eats- Spinach and lentil soup
The fall is the perfect time to enjoy some hearty soup. This week’s Beauty Eats features an earthy lentil soup with the goodness of spinach and tomatoes. Not only is this easy to make, but it’s brimming with skin-healthy ingredients. Pair this with some toasty bread and you’ve got the ideal weeknight meal!
