Category Archives: Recipes

Blueberry Banana Muffins

Vegan, Gluten-Free Makes 8- 10 These are the best muffins I’ve made to date. They are super healthy and super delicious. Ingredients 1 1/2 cup gluten-free flour blend – 1/2 cup oat flour, 1/2 cup buck wheat, 1/4 cup coconut flour, 1/4 cup tapioca* 1/4 cup palm sugar (any sugar is OK) 1 t baking […]

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Chocolate Latte for Kids (dairy free)

This hot beverage is nutritious and satisfying. The warming spices are great for kids whose digestion could use a little spark. No dairy, maple sweetened and if feels like a total treat. Great for the whole family! Mix together: 1 cup of India Spice herbal tea (alternatively ginger, cinnamon, herbal chai), HOT 1 t unsweetened […]

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Gingerbread men, Kelly’s Delicious Gluten-free, Dairy-free version

Makes about 32 cookies. 1 cup buckwheat flour * ½ cup rice flour * 1 cup almond meal * 1 cup coconut flour * 1 tablespoon ground ginger 1 ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon baking soda ¾ teaspoon sea salt ½ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg ¼ teaspoon ground cloves ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper […]

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Cornmeal and Buckwheat Pancakes

This is one of those gluten-free recipes that doesn’t taste like a gluten-free recipe. It is just plain good. My family loves ‘em. I like to make a big batch of this pancake mix and keep it in the fridge so when Saturday morning all I have to do is mix up the eggs and […]

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Latkes, Not Like Bubbe Used to Make

Serves 4-6 These are a favorite around my house and neighborhood. I hope you like them, too! 4 large or 6 medium potatoes 1 large sweet potato 1 medium beet 1 large onion, thinly sliced 4-6 eggs ½ – ¾ cup all purpose flour (buckwheat if gluten-free) 2 t sea salt light vegetable oil (sunflower […]

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Buckwheat Crepes

We love these crepes. They are made with 100% buckwheat flour and no dairy. They can be served with savory ingredients for dinner, or enjoyed for breakfast with fruit and maple syrup, or with cottage cheese or yoghurt. They are pictured here with a drizzle of kefir and warmed frozen berries. When we are finished […]

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Cornbread

I have not had the best luck with cornbread recipes in the past. I decided to try one last night and I modified it to make it gluten-free and dairy-free. It turned out to be super delicious and very easy. We were so happy with this one that there is hardly any left, less than […]

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Pumpkin Muffins

Yields about 8-9 muffins. Recipe adapted from the Realistic Nutritionalist Prep time: 10-20 minutes Cook time: About 20 – 22 minutes Ingredients: 1/4 cup coconut flour (or sorghum or garbanzo flour) 1/4 cup buckwheat flour (or rice flour) 1/4 cup tapioca flour (alternatively use 3/4 cup gluten free flour mix in place of first three […]

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Pork & Cabbage Dumplings

This is the classic Chinese dumpling, loosely based on the recipe of Ben Wang – Burlington’s own master dumpling maker. Unfortunately, I forgot to take a picture. I guess I will have to make them again soon so I can. Oh, too bad! Makes 50 or so 2 cups Napa cabbage, sliced finely and chopped […]

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Vegetarian Lemongrass Dumplings

Vietnam meet Thailand in these mouth pleasures. Makes 30. For this recipe, you will need a steamer basket of some kind. A simple collapsible steamer basket will do. Alternatively, you can get a bamboo or stainless steamer at an Asian market. Mix in medium bowl: 1 block tofu, broken or cut into small pieces ¼ […]

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