Chicken, salted and boiled: GF/DF (serves 4)

1 whole chicken 2 T salt 2 quarts (2 l) water Sauce: 1 cup (2 1/2 dl) vegan sour cream 1t curry powder 1/2 -1 apple cut in small cubes 1/2 t salt Cut the chicken in two halves. Rub the meat side of each half with salt and put them side by side in a zip loc bag (meat side up). Refrigerate the bag 24 hours. The salt helps make the chicken moist and tender. Boil the water. Rinse the chicken halves under water before putting them in the boiling water. Add water if needed so the chicken is … Continue reading Chicken, salted and boiled: GF/DF (serves 4)

Pasta with meat sauce: GF/DF (serves 4)

1.1 pound (1/2 kg) ground beef 1 T olive oil 1 yellow onion chopped in small pieces 2 cloves garlic minced 1 14.5 oz (411 g) can whole peeled tomatoes cut in pieces (save the juice) 4 T tomato ketchup 2 t lemon pepper 1 t dry oregano 1/2 t ground ginger salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 1 T tomato paste 1-2 t Dijon mustard Heat the oil in a saucepan and add the onion and garlic. Fry it by stirring frequently till the onion is soft. Add the ground beef and sauté until brown. Add the … Continue reading Pasta with meat sauce: GF/DF (serves 4)

Cashew lasagna GF/DF: (Serves 4)

“Cheese” sauce: 1 cup (2 1/2 dl) raw cashews, soaked in water overnight. If using a high power blender like Vitamix, you only need to soak the cashews 30 minutes. 3 garlic cloves, peeled 3 T fresh lemon juice 4-5 T vegetable broth 1 t Dijon mustard 1 cup (2 1/2 dl) fresh basil leaves 1/2 cup (1 1/4 dl) nutritional yeast (gives the cheese flavor) 1 t salt Freshly ground black pepper For the lasagna: 9 oven ready gluten free lasagna noodles 3 1/2 cups (8 dl) pasta sauce 3 garlic cloves 1 yellow onion, chopped 2 zucchinis, chopped … Continue reading Cashew lasagna GF/DF: (Serves 4)

Black Bean Burgers with Mushrooms, Avocado and Sweet Potato Fries: GF/DF (Serves 4-5)

2 (14 oz/420 ml) cans black beans, rinsed and dried 1/2 of a red bell pepper, finely chopped 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped 3-4 garlic cloves, minced 1 T olive oil 2 t ground cumin 3/4 t chili powder 1/2 t paprika 1/2 cup (1 1/4 dl) gluten free bread crumbs 2 eggs 1 T Worcestershire sauce 2 T ketchup salt and pepper to taste Preheat the oven to 400 F/200 C (Remember to put the Sweet Potato Fries in the oven 25 minutes before the Black Bean Burgers, se below) Saute the chopped onion, garlic and bell pepper … Continue reading Black Bean Burgers with Mushrooms, Avocado and Sweet Potato Fries: GF/DF (Serves 4-5)

Pumpkin Pie

Preheat t he oven to 425 F/210 C Pie shell: See under Apple Pie above. Pre-bake the shell for 8 minutes. Filling: 1 15 oz (430 g) pumpkin puree 2 large eggs, lightly beaten 1 cup unsweetend plant based milk 1T olive oil or melted coconut oil 1/3 cup (3/4 dl) agave or maple syrup 1 t ground cinnamon 1/ t ground ginger 1/4 t ground cloves a pinch of nutmeg a pinch of salt a pinch of freshly ground black pepper Put all the ingredients for the filling in a medium sized bowl and mix it well until it’s … Continue reading Pumpkin Pie

Anne’s Paper-Bag Apple Pie

5 large apples, peeled and sliced 1/2 cup (1 1/4 dl) sugar 1/2 cup + 2 T (1 1/4 dl + 2 T) glutenfree flour 1/2 t nutmeg 1 t ground cinnamon 2 T lemon juice 8 T vegan butter 9 ” (23 cm) pie shell Preheat the oven to 425 F/210 C Pie shell 1/2 cup + 1 T (1 1/2 dl) gluten free all purpose flour 1/2 cup + 1 T (1 1/2 dl) almond flour 1/3 cup (3/4 dl) oil 3 T + 1 t cold water 1/2 t salt 1 egg yolk Put the flours in … Continue reading Anne’s Paper-Bag Apple Pie

Corn Bread (makes 12 muffins or an 8x 8″/20×20 cm baking dish)

3 T + 1 t vegan butter 1 cup (2 1/2 dl) unsweetened plant based milk 1 large egg 1 1/4 cup (2 3/4 dl) cornmeal 1 cup (2 1/2 dl) gluten free flour 4 T sugar 2 t baking powder 1/2 t salt Preheat the oven to 400 F/200 C Melt the butter and put aside. Put the egg, milk and melted butter in a large bowl and mix well. Add the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, sugar and salt and stir until the flour is moist. Pour the batter into muffin cups or a greased pan. Bake 25-30 minutes … Continue reading Corn Bread (makes 12 muffins or an 8x 8″/20×20 cm baking dish)

Cranberry Chutney

12 oz (3 1/2 dl) fresh cranberries 1/2 cup (1 1/4 dl) sugar 4 T raisins 1 t ground cinnamon 1/4 t ground cloves 1/4 t ground allspice 3/4 cup (1 3/4 dl) water 1 small onion, peeled and chopped 1 apple, peeled and chopped 1/2 stalk celery, chopped Simmer cranberries, sugar, raisins, spices and water in an uncovered saucepan over moderate heat, stirring frequently until juice is released from the berries, (approximately 15 minutes). Reduce the heat. Stir in remaining ingredients. Simmer uncovered until thick (approximately 15 minutes). Refrigerate covered. Keeps for about two weeks. Continue reading Cranberry Chutney

Brussel Sprouts (serves 6)

1 1/2 pounds (1/2 kg) brussel sprouts, cut off the ends and trim them 1 T olive oil 1 T vegan butter 1-2 T honey 1/2 cup (1 1/4 dl) pecans, coarsely chopped salt freshly ground black pepper Preheat the oven to 400 F/200 C Roast the pecans in a dry frying pan until they are lightly browned, 4-5 minutes. Put aside. Cut the trimmed brussel sprouts in half through the stem, and place them on a parchment covered baking tray cut side down. Sprinkle with oil, salt and pepper. Bake for about 20 to 30 minutes or until they … Continue reading Brussel Sprouts (serves 6)

Baked Corn (serves 6-8)

3 cups (7 1/2 dl) sweet corn 3 T vegan butter 2 T+1 t glutenfree flour 1 1/2 cup (3 3/4 dl) unsweetened plant based milk 1 1/2 T sugar 1 1/2 t salt 1/4 t freshly ground black pepper 3 eggs, lightly beaten 3/4 cup (1 3/4 dl) gluten free bread crumbs Preheat the oven to 350 F/175 C Melt the butter and add the flour. Add milk gradually and bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Add corn, sugar, salt and pepper and heat thoroughly. Remove from heat and add the beaten eggs. Pour into a greased baking dish … Continue reading Baked Corn (serves 6-8)