Savoury Vegetable Cornbread: A Gluten Free Recipe

What I love about cornbread is that some variation of it can accent almost any dish. This savoury vegetable-loaded version pairs well with several cuisines, including (but not limited to) Mexican and Indian. Mexican Egg Drop Soup, basic lentil soup, Chicken Enchilada Rice Bowls, and Mango Chicken Curry would all be harmonious companions to this cornbread. Cumin, which I love, is a bold seasoning … Continue reading Savoury Vegetable Cornbread: A Gluten Free Recipe

aiming4simpleJanuary 2014January 20148 Comments

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Shrimp, White Bean and Cabbage Soup

If you’ve never tried Napa cabbage, you must give it a whirl in this soup. As the delicate cousin of the more pungent green cabbage that I steered clear of as a child, Napa cabbage (also called Chinese cabbage) plays very nicely with the broth, shrimp, and white beans. I first came to appreciate Chinese cabbage in soup form when I lived in northeast China, … Continue reading Shrimp, White Bean and Cabbage Soup

aiming4simpleJanuary 2014January 20143 Comments

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Mexican Egg Drop Soup {Sopa de Huevo y Ajo}

The temperature plummets and Mexican food is what I crave. Soup is a perfectly simple way to enjoy the vibrant flavours of Mexico. Although there is not a Mexican restaurant (that I know of) within 100 miles of where I live now, I still have my own cocina in which I can whip up fresh Tex Mex (like this soup, fresh tortillas, or taquitos) any day. … Continue reading Mexican Egg Drop Soup {Sopa de Huevo y Ajo}

aiming4simpleJanuary 2014January 201417 Comments

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Double Chocolate Cookie Brittle with Nuts {Croquant au Chocolat et Noix}

The world needs more chocolate in 2014, does it not? With buckwheat flour, this recipe can be gluten free as well. My “wheat belly” appreciates an occasional break from gluten. More chocolate, less gluten–these sound like good resolutions to me! Have you seen the other chocolate recipes here at Swirls and Spice? Most of them are also gluten free. The top three in 2013 were: … Continue reading Double Chocolate Cookie Brittle with Nuts {Croquant au Chocolat et Noix}

aiming4simpleJanuary 2014December 201510 Comments

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Cranberry and Coconut Gummy Candies

Had I known that making gummy candy was quicker than Jello, I would have made it long before now! Seriously, gummies take less than 30 minutes to mix, set, and cut, and only require four ingredients. Can it get much easier than that? These candies were so easy that I had time to play around with sweeteners. I found that maple syrup tasted better than … Continue reading Cranberry and Coconut Gummy Candies

aiming4simpleDecember 2013January 2014

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Almond Surprise Pancakes with Cinnamon Maple Syrup

In real life I have been blessed to know some very creative friends. I met Quyen when she was a university student in Vietnam. She has since gone on to live abroad herself, and I love seeing what her talented hands continue to create inside and outside of the kitchen. Of this amazing pancake recipe she says: Last week I happened to make these pancakes … Continue reading Almond Surprise Pancakes with Cinnamon Maple Syrup

aiming4simpleDecember 2013June 20158 Comments