Gluten-Free
Tofu (of Tempeh) Stir Fry
January 8, 2012
by Optimum Wellness
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Serves 4
12 ounces firm tofu or tempeh, cubed
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 teaspoon ginger, minced
½ cup onion, diced
1 cup asparagus spears, chopped
1 cup kale, rinsed and chopped
½ cup zucchini, chopped or grated
1 whole carrot, sliced
1 tablespoon tamari soy sauce
2 tablespoons water
other vegetables of choice
4 tablespoons sesame seeds (optional)
*Note: If you are using tofu, [...]
Swiss Chard Frittata
January 3, 2012 by Optimum Wellness 0 Comments
We served our New Year’s Day frittata with a side of homemade baked sweet potato wedges – delicious!
Mediterranean Pork
January 3, 2012 by Optimum Wellness 0 Comments
We typically cook pork in ways that we would cook chicken. The flavors of this dish are definitely Mediterranean with the olives and the capers, which we adore.
Apple-Pear Cake (Gluten Free)
November 20, 2011 by Optimum Wellness 0 Comments
Serves 10
1 1/2 cups brown rice flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
3 egg yolks
2 tablespoons ghee or (butter), melted
1/4 cup maple syrup
2 teaspoons vanilla flavoring or extract (if you need to avoid gluten, be sure to check the label)
3 egg whites
2 pears, cored, peeled and sliced
2 apples, cored, peeled and sliced
1 cup [...]
Warm Baby Beet Salad with Goat Cheese, Almonds & Watercress by Chef Curtis Cooke
November 14, 2011 by Optimum Wellness 0 Comments
We are thrilled to share this delicious recipe provided by Chef Curtis Cooke of the Golden Door Spa in Southern California.
12 each Baby Beets (red, golden, candy stripe, etc.), roasted
1 wheel Goat Cheese
¼ cup Almonds, toasted, ground
¼ cup Red Beet Vinaigrette
1 bunch Watercress, leaves only
Roasted Beets
1 bunch Baby Red Beets
1 bunch Baby Golden Beets
1 bunch [...]
Cranberry-Apple Crisp
November 14, 2011 by Optimum Wellness 0 Comments
Serves 6
Ingredients:
4 granny smith apples, peeled, cored, halved, and sliced into thin wedges
2 cups of fresh, organic cranberries
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Topping:
¾ cup gluten free oats
½ cup chopped walnuts
3 tablespoons maple syrup
3 tablespoons melted butter
½ teaspoon cinnamon
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease an 8 x 8 baking dish or glass [...]
Two Day Thanksgiving Turkey
November 14, 2011 by Optimum Wellness 0 Comments
In the last few years we started brining our turkey the day before Thanksgiving. This year we’re trying a new recipe, courtesy of the Food Network’s Alton Brown.
GF Spaghetti and Meatballs
November 10, 2011 by Optimum Wellness 0 Comments
Serves 8
olive oil spray
1 pound ground chicken breast, ground
1 medium egg white
2 tablespoons gluten free bread crumbs (easily made from scratch by toasting one piece of gluten free whole grain bread such as Udi’s or Rudy’s in the toaster for a minute crumbling it in a food processor or mortar and pestle)
1 cup chopped spinach, [...]
Pumpkin Pie (Gluten Free)
October 24, 2011 by Optimum Wellness 0 Comments
Serves 8
Gluten Free Pie Crust *(recipe below)
3 Eggs
1 1/4 cups organic evaporated milk (or whole milk**)
1/4 cup lowfat 2% milk
1 can pumpkin puree
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon Salt
1/2 teaspoon Nutmeg, ground
2 teaspoons Cinnamon, ground
1 teaspoon Ginger, ground
Follow directions for Gluten Free Pie Crust and prebake for 12-15 minutes.
Combine the eggs, evaporated milk, and milk (**If [...]
Fancy Fries
October 21, 2011 by Optimum Wellness 0 Comments
These “Fries” are actually baked, not fried. As a result you’ll get tons of flavor without the fat or trans fat that usually comes along with traditional fries. Sweet potatoes are about the most nutritious vegetables around.
