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GLUTEN FREE Recipes

Curried chickpea cakes with cilantro coconut chutney

POSTED ON June 20, 2009

Posted in Condiments, Gluten free, Mains

Curried chickpea cakes with cilantro coconut chutney

Tonight, I am going over to my friend Susan’s for dinner; it is always a pleasure to share meals, prosecco and conversation on her lovely terrace. Susan Simon is an author of many wonderful cookbooks and a catering extraordinaire. In the 10 years that I have known her she has taught me a lot about food [...] continue reading ->

Spring quinoa with radishes, peas and mint

POSTED ON June 12, 2009

Posted in Gluten free, Grains

Spring quinoa with radishes, peas and mint

Remember I mentioned soaking quinoa last week? Well since it is in the title of this blog I feel the need to give you the recipe for the way I cook it. As you know I soak it, any where from 6 hours to over night. Soaking allows grains to begin the sprouting process, therefore [...] continue reading ->

POSTED ON June 4, 2009

Posted in Gluten free, Soup

Asparagus soup

Today is an exciting day because I went up to Union Square farmers market to gather ingredients and inspiration for my first post!

My enthusiasm and hunger increased as soon as I hit the first stand heavy with an abundance of asparagus, peas and strawberries…already my mind was spinning trying to figure out what to [...] continue reading ->

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Natalie Portman

"Everything Amy touches and creates turns to pure deliciousness! Her food is made with so much love and the freshest ingredients, you can taste and feel it's goodness in every bite."
Liv Tyler

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Anna Deavere Smith

“Amy Chaplin manifests rare culinary skills—food she prepares is beautifully balanced with flavor, color, healing and aromatic qualities, seasonal and regional aspects. The result is, her food art nourishes the entire person, serving to awaken and elevate the senses with remarkable therapeutic benefit.”
Paul Pitchford, author of Healing with Whole Foods

“Amy Chaplin is one of the world’s foremost vegan chefs and creative spirits. She contributed immeasurably to the success and international reputation of Angelica Kitchen for it’s innovative vegan cuisine.”
Leslie McEachern, owner of Angelica Kitchen

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