Amy Chaplin

Oatmeal with goji berries and mulberries (and homemade almond milk)

POSTED ON April 6, 2011

I have to share with you my latest and most favorite way to make oatmeal in the morning. If you’re already an oatmeal fan this might be a nice change of pace; if not, you may become a convert. I know that without tasty toppings and embellishments oatmeal can be bland, which is why people [...] continue reading ->

Guacamole and pickled red cabbage

POSTED ON March 22, 2011

Posted in Gluten free, Side Dishes

Lately I’ve been adding either pickled red cabbage or avocado to many of my quick, throw-together meals. The red cabbage adds the brightness, rich color and tangy flavor that I crave after many winter months. The avocado, we all know, makes every thing better. I love when I decide to go the extra mile and [...] continue reading ->

Spicy black bean and squash soup

POSTED ON March 16, 2011

Posted in Gluten free, Soup

Many variations of this soup have passed through my kitchen this winter and I have loved each and every one. When I’m in the mood for a stew, I cut down on the liquid, cut the squash in larger chunks and stir them in at the end. Last fall I replaced some of the water [...] continue reading ->

Arame

POSTED ON March 10, 2011

Posted in Gluten free, Side Dishes

I am hoping this recipe will inspire you to eat more seaweed. Ideally we should eat a little everyday, but I know how difficult that can be. I often only manage a sheet of nori with lunch or dinner which is much faster than cooking a separate dish like this one. But, once you make [...] continue reading ->

Roasted shitake mushrooms and a golden cauliflower soup

POSTED ON February 18, 2011

Posted in Condiments, Gluten free, Soup

Roasted shitake mushrooms and a golden cauliflower soup

I have seen orange colored cauliflowers around but never cooked with one; that is until today. What I’ve made here is basically this soup without the collard greens and dill, and added a small peeled celery root that I had on hand. Everything was blended until smooth and velvety, resulting in this lovely butter-hued puree.
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