Chocolate Buckwheat Waffles with Coconut Whipped Cream

Breakfast foods that double as desserts are a deliciously worthwhile investment. Whether it is leftover dessert waffles for breakfast, or vice versa, making a big batch of waffles means we can extend our eating pleasure into the next day. And that is exactly what we did, though I served the first “choco waffo” batch as an after-school snack. Taste matters a lot to me, but … Continue reading Chocolate Buckwheat Waffles with Coconut Whipped Cream

aiming4simpleApril 2013September 201330 Comments

gluten free, recipes

Mango Chicken Curry

All mangoes are not created equal. Ataulfo mangoes, sometime called Manilla mangoes, boast a sweet, creamy orange flesh that has a smoother taste than run-of-the-mill mangoes with red and green skin. Whenever I see a good looking mango, I buy it. Recently I brought home a five-pound box of mangoes, which prompted me to attempt making a sweet-and-salty entree to serve over rice. To my … Continue reading Mango Chicken Curry

aiming4simpleApril 2013February 20148 Comments

gluten free, paleo, recipes, vegan

Carrot Cauliflower Soup with Ginger

Carrots are a cheerful alternative to pumpkin in spring time. They are also easier to source locally, which helps them cost less here. The warmth of ginger and briyani spices in this soup helps mitigate the remaining chill of early spring; yet I would gladly come back to this recipe on the sunniest of days. Ingredients: 1 cup carrots, chopped 1 cup cauliflower, choppped 1 … Continue reading Carrot Cauliflower Soup with Ginger

aiming4simpleApril 2013January 20141 Comment

gluten free, paleo, recipes, sweet

Three-Minute Chocolate Banana Cake: A Grain Free Recipe

When it comes to eating, I crave variety. Limitations are not what I am looking for. So the paleo diet does not appeal to me that much, despite the persuasive testimonials that abound. However, I do think that eating more unprocessed foods is a good goal. “More” is a word I can embrace when it comes to food. Meanwhile, I have been quietly adding paleo … Continue reading Three-Minute Chocolate Banana Cake: A Grain Free Recipe

aiming4simpleMarch 2013November 201417 Comments

gluten free, recipes, sweet

Custard-Style Coconut Rice Pudding: A Gluten Free, Dairy Free Recipe

When I’m in the mood for rice pudding, I turn to my mother’s marvelous recipe. However, her recipe calls for cow’s milk. This version of baked rice pudding features coconut milk and is so good you won’t miss the dairy. Ginger makes anything a smash hit in my world. Hence, I may eat this for breakfast, lunch, and whenever else the creamy goodness summons me … Continue reading Custard-Style Coconut Rice Pudding: A Gluten Free, Dairy Free Recipe

aiming4simpleMarch 2013April 20136 Comments

gluten free, recipes

Mushroom and Kale Egg Casserole: A Dairy Free, Gluten Free Recipe

An egg casserole without cheese? Yes, it can exist, thanks to the creaminess of mayonnaise. Some cooks prefer to make their own mayonnaise, but I still buy mine in bulk. When I served a previous incarnation of this casserole at a group function, no one even seemed to miss the cheese. Should you have any diners that despise mushrooms, you may divide the casserole in … Continue reading Mushroom and Kale Egg Casserole: A Dairy Free, Gluten Free Recipe

aiming4simpleMarch 2013December 20143 Comments