This is my dairy-free take on one of my favorite foods, tzatziki. Tzatziki is a traditional Greek dip made from thick, Greek-style yogurt with grated onions, garlic, cucumbers, and lemon juice. This version is so creamy and delicious that you’ll quickly forget there is no dairy in it. Not only does the taste measure up to the more commonly known dairy version, but it also contains even more probiotics than the original. Your taste buds and your gut will thank you! Serve tzatziki with cooked or raw vegetables; over your favorite veggie burgers, sausages, or meatballs; or on a sandwich…
Author: chefalice
Here’s a recipe for a basic, simple breadstick that’s amenable to endless variations. We’ve included a few ideas in the sidebar on Breadstick Variations to get you started.
Stir-frying is an easy way to get dinner on the table in a hurry. Prepping the ingredients in advance and making the Diva-Style Sweet and Sour Sauce ahead of time cut down on cooking time even more. This dish contains a healthy mix of vegetables and fruit. Whether fresh or frozen, cherries make a delicious addition to this recipe. It’s simple to prepare and showcases cherries to perfection. Serve over brown rice or soba noodles.
There was a summer in my university days when I basically lived off prepackaged frozen pizza pockets I bought at the grocery store. After that I vowed never to look at a pizza pocket again. That is, until years later, when we invented our savoury vegan pizza pockets, which are, needless to say, much more appealing. They’re perfect for freezing so you can just heat them up for lunch at your leisure. The recipe we use at the bakery is quite simple, but you can doll it up any way you like. Whatever you would order on a pizza is…
I fell in love with homemade granita in Sicily. They scoop it out of large metal canisters there, and it is so refreshing on a hot summer day. This mango-chile version serves up a nice balance of sweet and heat.
There was a time when it seemed any bar you walked into served coconut-crusted shrimp, deep fried and dripping with fatty calories. People love everything about them…except for the dripping with calories part. Mine are made with one part dried coconut and two parts macadamia nuts, which have healthier fat. Rather than frying, I “toast” the ingredients by sautéing them in just a little oil. You get all the crunch with far fewer fatty calories. As for the salad, it includes just about all of my favorite flavors and textures, many of them Asian.
Many soups are quite low in protein, but not this one – it is packed with protein-rich split peas. It needs to be cooked slowly to develop the flavours.
Lamb is a lovely alternative to beef, and is generally considered the least allergenic meat. Lamb kofta kebabs are a flavorful, kid-friendly way to serve lamb, and are very easy to make. Traditional recipes rely on allergenic pistachios and egg white, but I use hemp seeds and no egg. Look for roasted red bell peppers in the aisle with canned and jarred vegetables; for this recipe, drain the roasted peppers on paper towels before you chop them, or they’ll be too soupy. The citrusy spice sumac is a fantastic way to reduce sodium content in a dish. It adds a…
Guacamole is a healthy and easy dip that children will love. Use it for dipping raw carrot sticks, celery, green peppers, and tortilla chips.