Pasta with Turkey, Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Fennel and Pecans

Posted by on Jan 3, 2014 in Main Dishes | 2 comments

Pasta with Turkey, Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Fennel and Pecans

Using leftover roasted turkey or chicken from the holidays, or some you’ve frozen from past meals, is a great way to make a fast and easy meal with rich and full flavors. Try roasting veggies to add even more complexity without much extra work. Toss with pasta and you’ve created a low cost, kid-friendly, and time-efficient and healthful meal.

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Basil Pesto Pasta with Pine Nuts

Posted by on Jul 17, 2012 in Main Dishes | 6 comments

Gluten-free, Dairy-free Basil Pesto Pasta with Pine Nuts

Our Basil Pesto Pasta recipe is made with fresh basil, pine nuts, extra virgin olive oil and gluten free pasta. This main or side dish is very fast and easy to prepare. Few ingredients and fast and easy cooking steps make it one of the perfect weekday meals. Our recipe contains no dairy either.

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Trader Joe’s Product Reviews

Posted by on Mar 15, 2012 in Reviews | 2 comments

Trader Joe’s offers gluten-free, and dairy-free/vegan products. Our product review features gluten-free corn pasta, mango sorbet, and strawberry frozen dessert “ice cream”. These products rated three stars and are delicious and affordable.

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Ribbons of Black Spaghetti … Shhh, Don’t Tell ’em It’s From Beans

Posted by on Jul 8, 2011 in Reviews | 1 comment

Explore Asian Gluten Free Organic Black Bean Spaghetti is a perfect way to incorporate the benefits of high protein beans into your diet while still being low fat, low carb, and low sodium. And it’s pasta! What’s not to love!

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Love Your Legumes and They’ll Love You Back

Posted by on Jun 18, 2011 in General | 0 comments

Legumes are an important part of a healthy, gluten-free diet. They are also very beneficial for vegans and vegetarians. They provide essential nutrients, high levels of protein, help maintain healthy blood sugar levels, enable sustained energy and endurance, and provide excellent fiber, without adding high levels of fat. Here’s how they individually stack up.

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