A basic vinaigrette is my favorite salad dressing; it’s healthy, light and fresh, super quick to make and you can easily change up the flavor by using different vinegars, herbs and spices. This is my basic vinaigrette recipe and the version I make most of the time. I have been making this dressing for years […]
Gluten, Soy, Sugar, and Nut-Free Coconut Chai Coffee Cake
When I found out that I had candida overgrowth and gluten intolerance, I had to make some pretty drastic changes to my diet, and many of my staple foods were suddenly on the forbidden list. One of the things I missed the most right away was baked goods, so I started experimenting with making bread […]
Caffeine-Free Herbal Chai Tea
I love my morning (and afternoon and sometimes evening) cup of tea. It’s not just that it’s delicious; it has a whole relaxation and “cozy feel” thing associated with it. On cold mornings, just holding that steaming hot mug of tea helps get the day started right, and on especially dark and chilly winter mornings, […]
Chickpea Curry Spread / Dip
This chickpea curry spread is one of my favorite chickpea dishes. It is similar to hummus but does not contain tahini (which I am allergic to). It’s healthy, really easy to make, always gets rave reviews, and is great both as a dip with veggies or crackers and as a spread on sandwiches. […]
Mini Tea Tasting
I have always loved tea and it is a very popular beverage in Sweden (some shops even offer tea tasting classes). In most cafes, you will find a decent (sometimes large) selection of “straight up” and flavored loose leaf teas to choose from. The tea tins are usually lined up next to a mug of […]
Vegetarian Pizza with Tomatos, Olives and Ajvar Relish
This vegetarian pizza is quick, simple and delicious, and it’s really easy to adapt for those with dietary restrictions: leave the cheese out for a vegan version (or use vegan cheese) or make it with a gluten free crust for a gluten free pizza. As I mentioned in my Vegan Chickpea Cauliflower Ajvar Stew post, Ajvar (or […]
Vegan Chickpea Cauliflower Stew with Ajvar Relish
This chickpea cauliflower stew is delicious, filling, quick and easy to make, and suitable for a lot of different diets. One of the things I love about staying in a home rather than a hotel when traveling is the opportunity to cook with ingredients you don’t find at home. And even if you make the […]
Chai Tea: How To Make Your Own Health Promoting Loose Leaf Blend
There is something about the spices in chai tea that adds an extra level of cozy to any situation. Here is a favorite scenario: Saturday morning. Big flakes of snow slowly find their way to the ground, the world is quiet. Me, on the couch under a warm blanket with a big mug of steaming hot […]
Licorice Honey Iced Tea
When I recently came down with shingles, I was looking for different ways to add licorice root to my diet and “invented” this iced tea, and it came out so delicious I am going to keep making it. I wrote about the many health benefits of licorice in the Licorice Vanilla Bean Coconut Ice Cream […]
Crispy Tortillas With Black Beans And Coleslaw
These crispy tortillas are one of my favorite weeknight dinners – they are quick to make and packed with nutrients. This recipe has so few ingredients and is so incredibly simple that every time we make it, I’m amazed at how delicious it is. And it’s good for you: you get fiber and protein from the beans, lots […]