by Rita Mustafa | Oct 18, 2017 | All Recipe, Appetizers & Snacks, Dairy Free, Egg Free, Gluten Free, Vegan
Ever wonder what this strange looking vegetable was in your grocery store? Well, no need to wonder any longer. This is cassava root, also known as yuca. This long tuberous starchy root has a brown fibrous skin and white interior flesh. Because it bruises easily,...
by Rita Mustafa | Feb 14, 2017 | All Recipe, Dairy Free, Dessert, Egg Free, Gluten Free, Vegan
In this recipe, a light raspberry mousse atop a pecan crust come together with a dark chocolate drizzle to create a dessert that’s simply decadent. Base 1 cup pecans (or any combination of nuts or seeds) 1 cup soft dates, pitted (soak if needed) 2 tbsp. raw...
by Rita Mustafa | Jan 17, 2017 | All Recipe, Appetizers & Snacks, Breakfast Foods, Dairy Free, Egg Free, Gluten Free, Vegan
Oats are often praised as one of the healthiest breakfast options around — but many people are also confused about how they’re made and what makes them different from other cereal grains. Left wondering, “Are oats gluten-free?” In many cases, oats are grown on the...
by Rita Mustafa | Jan 6, 2017 | All Recipe, Appetizers & Snacks, Breakfast Foods, Dairy Free, Dessert, Egg Free, Gluten Free, Vegan
The aroma of banana bread baking fills the whole house and it’s just plain torture waiting for it to finish baking! INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 cups gluten free flour blend ( I used brown rice, sorghum and tapioca flour)2 tsp. baking powder1/2 tsp. baking soda1/2 cup coconut...
by Rita Mustafa | Dec 13, 2016 | All Recipe, Breakfast Foods, Dairy Free, Dessert, Egg Free, Gluten Free, Vegan
INGREDIENTS 3 cups almond flour 2 tbsp. Tapioca flour 1/8 tsp. sea salt – optional 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. baking powder 1/2 cup maple syrup 1/2 tsp. almond extract 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1/3 cup toasted almonds 1/3 cup dried cranberries or cherries –...
by Rita Mustafa | Nov 2, 2016 | All Recipe, Appetizers & Snacks, Dairy Free, Egg Free, Gluten Free, Vegan
Artichokes are a versatile food, and although some would consider them a vegetable, they are actually a variety of thistle. The heart of the artichoke are used to make this delicious dip which also doubles as a spread on sandwiches. INGREDIENTS 1 cup marinated...