4 waxy potatoes (red skinned or Yukon gold) 1 tablespoon olive oil 8 garlic cloves, crushed ½ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (approximately 2 lemons) 1 cup water 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon thyme 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (or 4 chicken breast halves) Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Slice potatoes into ½-thick slices. [...]
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Greek Lemon Chicken and Potatoes
Posted in gluten free (GF/CF), main meals, Middle Eastern, weight watchers core plan, yeast free on June 15, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Vegetable Alecha (Ethopian Vegetable Stew)
Posted in Ethopian, gluten free (GF/CF), low histamine, main meals, vegan, weight watchers core plan, yeast free on June 15, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
This Ethopian vegetable stew is delicious on its own, but even more wonderful when served with Injera, the Ethopian flat bread. The stew is traditionally served with several other dishes on a patter made of Injera, and eaten with the hands, using the Injera to scoop up the food. 1 tablespoon canola oil 1 onion, [...]
Chana Masala (Chickpea Curry)
Posted in gluten free (GF/CF), Indian, main meals, vegan, weight watchers core plan, yeast free on June 15, 2007 | 2 Comments »
The fresh ginger in this recipe is what makes the dish. The spiciness of the fresh ginger melds with the tomatoes and onions to create a rich, complex flavor that can not be reproduced with dried ground ginger. 1 tablespoon canola oil ½ onion, copped 2 cloves garlic, minced ½ teaspoon cumin ½ teaspoon coriander 1-inch [...]
Quinoa Tabouleh
Posted in gluten free (GF/CF), Middle Eastern, salads, vegan, weight watchers core plan on June 14, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
I made this tabouleh for my daughter’s second birthday party. Throughout the party, guest kept coming up to me to ask what the mysteriously delicious salad was made of. When I told them it was quinoa, they then asked “How do you spell that?” Quinoa (KEEN-wa) is a gluten-free grain that is easily digestible, high [...]
Incan Polenta
Posted in gluten free (GF/CF), Italian, low histamine, main meals, vegan, weight watchers core plan, yeast free on June 14, 2007 | 1 Comment »
The quinoa in this dish increases the available protein in the polenta and adds extra fiber and iron. Quinoa does not have an assertive flavor, so it does not change the flavor of the polenta, though it does provide a little variation in the texture. ½ cup quinoa 1 cup polenta corn meal 6 cups [...]
Tex-Mex Refried Rice
Posted in gluten free (GF/CF), main meals, Mexican, weight watchers core plan, yeast free on June 14, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
A great way to use up leftover rice. This recipe comes together in less than twenty minutes, making it perfect for a rushed weeknight dinner. Serve with refried beans. 1 tablespoon canola oil ½ red onion, sliced into thin half moons 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, chopped into one-inch pieces [...]
Lemon-Mint Chicken and Chickpea Soup
Posted in gluten free (GF/CF), soups, weight watchers core plan, yeast free on June 14, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
2 ½ pounds chicken pieces (3 boneless skinless breasts) ½ medium onion, chopped 2 quarts water 2 carrots, sliced ½ cup brown rice, uncooked 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 medium potatoes, chopped 2 small zuchinni, sliced in half-moons 1 15-ounce can chickpeas 1/3 cup chopped fresh mint 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil Two lemons, cut [...]
Curried Butternut Squash Soup
Posted in gluten free (GF/CF), low histamine, soups, vegan, weight watchers core plan, yeast free on June 14, 2007 | 2 Comments »
1 tablespoon olive oil 1 onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon turmeric ½ teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon ginger 1 medium butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cubed (about 5 – 6 cups) 1 quart vegetable broth or water Heat olive oil in a 3-quart saucepan. Saute’ onion until golden (about 6 minutes). Add garlic [...]
Super-Quick “Taco” Soup
Posted in gluten free (GF/CF), Mexican, soups, weight watchers core plan, yeast free on June 14, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
This is the first soup my daughter ever ate. Her allergies caused her to have a texture aversion to any food she considered “wet.” At 2 ½, she tried this soup, loved it, and asked for it at every meal for several days. I was amazed and pleased, since it is simple to throw together [...]
Black Bean Dip
Posted in gluten free (GF/CF), Mexican, snacks, vegan, weight watchers core plan, yeast free on June 14, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
1 tablespoon olive oil 3 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped 1 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed Juice of one lime 1/3 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro Salt to taste Place all ingredients in food processor. Pulse and blend until mixture becomes a smooth paste. Taste and adjust seasonings. Serve at room temperature or chilled [...]
