1. Scallion Cauliflower Pancake
This tops my list this week as the absolute best thing ever!
Haha, not really ever, but I've made it about three times for my dinner in the last 1-2 weeks.
It's light and healthy and full of flavor, and, aside from the cauliflower squeezing, easy to make.
It's also a great choice if you're watching your sugar intake or on any stage of the candida diet. I like to dip mine in yogurt, but it's great on its own as well.
2. Low Sugar Peanut Butter Fudge
I tolerate peanut butter in very small amounts, but I'll take it since I absolutely love the stuff!
I made this fudge as the antithesis to all the high sugar versions in circulation.
The added coconut butter adds a natural sweetness, so I only add in two teaspoons of maple syrup to make the whole batch.
3. Zucchini Rice Casserole
I really enjoyed this one, but the fam didn't...
The girls are actually giving me some trouble lately with eating anything I make, so I've just kind of come to the point where 'I make what I want and tough if you don't like it'. This dish falls right in line with that mentality.
Brown rice, chopped zucchini, scallions, parsley, and eggs all combine for an easy and light recipe. I top it with some grated parmesan for a nice crust.
4. Homemade Croutons
One of my favorite things to attempt is homemade bread, but a lot of my gluten-free trials end up failing miserably, a recent buckwheat variety being the perfect example.
Instead of tossing the entire loaf, I cubed it and turned it into some of the best croutons ever!
After cubing, I tossed the squares with garlic powder, olive oil, salt, and pepper, and baked them for about 20-25 minutes at 425 degrees. These are delicious atop a salad, and the girls actually liked them!
5. Spicy Cabbage Soup
Whenever my digestion is 'off', I make a big batch of this Spicy Cabbage Soup.
I eat it throughout a couple of days, and it really helps fix any bloat I may have. It's also delicious and low in calories!
What new recipes have you tried lately? If you see anything here you'd like the recipe for, don't hesitate to let me know in the comments! Thank you.
Dawn
i luv the crouton idea! i would've done that.
and CONGRATS on the Vitamix! i luv mine.
lately i have been making serums / tinctures...
calendula oil (bought the flowers on amazon), rosehip oil... i should look like a 20 yr old! LOL
Lauren
Lol! I love rosehip oil, after using it for only a day or two, my husband commented on how good my skin was looking, which he never does. Yes, the Vitamix is so awesome, why did I wait so long?! 🙂
Dawn
hubby bought me the Vitamix several yrs ago... WOW! it can massacre anything.
do you make your rose hip oil? i did. figured it'd be cheaper.
plus i'm all into essential oils now...
i sleep like a baby!
which is good because i'm in "the phase of life".
Lauren
No, I had no idea you could make it! I just bought a cheap version from NOW. If you find a good recipe or any good homemade serums, send me the links! 🙂
Amy
I'm loving this idea of scallion cauliflower pancakes. Yum!!!
Lauren
Thanks Amy!
Marsha A.
The scallion cauliflower pancake really looks good. Would love the recipe for that.
Lauren
Thanks for your comment Marsha, I will be trying to get it up in the next week or so.
Katie
I love the pancake idea too. Are you going to post a recipe?
Lauren
Yes! I'm hoping to have it up within the next week or two.
kinsey
OK I am going to need the Scallion Cauliflower Pancake recipe likeee tomorrow 😉 Organic heads of cauliflower were on sale at Whole Foods, so I bought a couple and have 1 left to make those pancakes! As far as the Zucchini Rice Casserole, I already decided that when I have kids and they want to whine about food I am just going to tell them "you don't have to eat it or eat anything, but it will be in the fridge waiting for you when you are hungry." I swear we are twins and I wish we lived closer 🙁 I never let my recipes that turn out nasty go to waste either. I either mush them into some of the best veggie burgs and have made more breadcrumbs than I can count out of failed socca and savory muffins lol
Lauren
Hahaha, twinsies indeed! 🙂
Audra Bursae
Would LOVE the cauliflower pancakes and the peanut butter fudge recipe, please :). I'm obsessed with peanut butter so know it'll be right up my alley. By the way, love every recipe I've ever tried of yours - thank you!
Lauren
Thanks so much Audra, that means the world to me! 🙂
Liz
Yes, looking forward to the scallion cauliflower pancake recipe- looks so good!! Also looking forward to trying the cabbage soup...I'll wait until Texas is less than 100 degrees though! Thanks so much for sharing!
Gina Little
Excited about the scallion cauliflower recipe! Looks delicious! Your the blogger, btw, who got me into carob. Thanks for that!! Your pb carob fudge is excellent!
Lauren
Haha, that's awesome Gina, so glad you're enjoying that recipe!
rockmyvegansocks
Woah to the zucchini rice casserole. It's all awesomely gorgeous zucchini at the Farmer's Market right now. I'm totally going to veganize it! YUM.
The cauliflower pancake looks good too!