Entries by NatashaPACO

Aloo Gobi (Potato + Cauliflower)

INGREDIENTS 1 large head cauliflower 1 large or 2 small onions 4 medium aloo (potatoes) 1 tsp whole jeera (cumin seeds) 1 tsp jeera powder (cumin powder) 1 tsp dhania powder (coriander powder) 1 tsp haldi (turmeric) 1.5 tbsp julienned ginger or ginger paste 1 tbsp butter olive oil salt DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 375°F convection. […]

Orange Cardamom Cookies

INGREDIENTS 1 cup gluten-free flour blend 1 cup crushed mixed nuts pinch of salt 1/4 tsp baking soda 1 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp ground cardamom 1/4 cup of coconut oil, softened 1/4 cup chopped dates 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 large orange DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 350°F and line a large cookie sheet with parchment paper. Combine flour, […]

Orange Almond Cake

INGREDIENTS 5 whole organic oranges 1 organic lemon (mandolin sliced) 6 eggs 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar 2 1/3 cups ground almonds 1 heaping teaspoon baking powder DIRECTIONS Preheat the oven to 375°F. Put the oranges in a pot with cold water to cover, bring to the boil, and cook for 1.5 hours. Drain […]

Garbanzo Salad

INGREDIENTS 1 (15-ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed 1 (15-ounce) can whole kernel corn (or 1 ear fresh uncooked corn) 4 cups baby spinach or Arugula 1 lemon, zested & juiced 1/2 cup chopped celery olive oil 2 cloves fresh minced garlic S&P DIRECTIONS Combine all then chill for 30 mins.

AÏoli

INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/2 cup plain non-fat greek yogurt S&P 1 tablespoon white vinegar Juice from 1 lemon + zest 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 teaspoons minced garlic DIRECTIONS Mix all ingredients together and refrigerate for at least 1-2 hours.

Keftedes (Greek Meatballs)

INGREDIENTS 1 lb turkey meat 1 tbsp aioli 1 tsp granulated garlic S&P 1 egg 1 slice gluten free bread 1/2 lemon and zest 1 tbsp dill DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 425°F. Grease a glass or metal baking dish with oil. Mix Aioli, garlic, S+P, dill, egg, lemon juice and zest in a bowl. Soak […]

Raw Balls

INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup mixed nuts or 1/2 cup dark chocolate covered almonds 1/2 cup dried dates, figs or prunes 1/2 cup chocolate chips 2 Tbsp chia seeds and hemp hearts (optional) 2 tsp psyllium husk (optional) DIRECTIONS Combine all ingredients in a NutriBullet or food processor. Form 1 inch balls and refrigerate. You can roll […]

Sorrel Sauce

INGREDIENTS 3 cups sorrel leaves 1/2 cup Greek yogurt 1 garlic clove, crushed 3 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard S&P    DIRECTIONS Puree all ingredients, serve with fish or chicken.

Tzatziki

INGREDIENTS 2 cups non-fat, plain Greek yogurt 1 cucumber, unpeeled and seeded S&P 1/2 cup sour cream or aioli mayonnaise 1 tablespoon white vinegar Juice from 1 lemon + zest 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 teaspoons minced garlic 2 teaspoons minced fresh dill or dried, but add more if dried DIRECTIONS Grate the cucumber and toss with […]

Knekkebrød

INGREDIENTS 1 cup certified gluten-free rolled oats 1 cup mixed nuts (I like the salted ones, crush ) 1/2 cup each: flax seeds, sesame seeds, pumpkin seeds, hemp hearts, chia seeds 1-2 cups of water, just to mix all ingredients together like dough (not too wet) DIRECTIONS Grab a large mixing bowl. I use the […]