Lets's talk about two things: 1. I know I'm posting a Foodie Friday on a Saturday. Such is life. 2. Don't be fooled by the name of this recipe. It is not actually a pesto in the traditional sense, but it is technically a pesto (aka sauce). So, Pistachio Pesto! The easiest thing you'll ever make.
I love to use this sauce in lieu of tomato sauce on pizzas. It also makes a great dipping sauce for bread!
So blend it up, eat it up, and if you're feeling extra kind, throw some in a jar, make a pretty tag, and gift it for [insert non-religion-specific holiday here]. Because everyone loves gourmet sauce! (Right?)
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Hey there! I've decided to start sharing some of my favorite recipes with my readers. Most food recipes I post will be free of the 8 common food allergens (peanuts, tree nuts, milk, eggs, wheat, soy, fish, and shellfish). I am personally intolerant to many more foods, and because of this, my recipes will sometimes contain nuts, since I am thankfully not allergic to them. However, I will try my best to include modifications whenever possible, because I know how frustrating it can be to find a recipe that suits all of your allergy needs. And if you have other questions about modifications, please don't hesitate to ask! These are mostly allergy-free! CAULIFLOWER BUFFALO WINGS (gluten free & vegan) Ingredients:
Directions:
And pictures to guide you along. I apologize for the poor quality photos. I had a craving for these at 10:30 pm, and decided to document the process. In other words, poor lighting. I also forgot to take a picture of step 6, but whatever. You're big kids and I have faith that you can figure it out. ;) I did not invent this recipe, but rather altered/combined a bunch of different recipes for cauliflower wings. These are my favorite and also the only ones that are free of everything I'm allergic to. I haven't come across any other recipes for these that use garbanzo flour, but it is my absolute favorite to use! It has a nice texture when baked, and is also full of protein! A healthier alternative to rice flour, in my opinion. Also, I should note that you can serve these up with vegan ranch or blue cheese dressing, but I personally hate both and didn't go out of my way to develop recipes for them. Oh and celery. You can add that too, but, of course, I hate that as well. ;)
Well as you may have surmised, we're moving again. We kind of just up and left LA, really. Because (as Jon's job goes) we got news very last minute about his next assignment. Maybe it's not so fair to say we just up and left, but seriously, our move-out date snuck up on us big time. So the day before our contract was up, Jon and I had a conversation that went something like this: "Uh. We have to be out of here tomorrow. Where are we going?!" "Hm. Maybe we should just take a road trip to the Northwest and hope for the best." "When are we going to pack?" "Tomorrow morning, probably." Yeah, that's really how we deal with major life events. So that was our plan, until the night before we were leaving, when Jon got an interview with a hospital in Seattle and they offered him the job on the spot. And he took it! So we're headed up to Seattle folks (with a quick pitstop in SL). We couldn't be happier! We really will miss LA though, and here's an update on our last few weeks there according to my phone photos. ^^ Images from our street. (I told Jon that we'd probably never live on such an adorable street again in our lives.) ^^ Date night to see Grand Budapest Hotel with gelato and espresso. ^^ Dodger's game Before we moved to LA, I made this list of things I was excited about. So I guess I'll do it again, Seattle style. Here are 10 things about Seattle (in no particular order) that have me grinning right now: 1. Seafood.
2. Good coffee. (Let's be honest, these first two are in particular order!) 3. Rain! I know that one day, I will probably regret saying that. But for now, it's true. It never rained in LA. 4. Going on hikes. Because the landscape there is incredible. 5. The beach. It will be quite different from Socal beaches, I imagine, but still pretty awesome. 6. Getting a job. More accurately, not being limited in my job search to temporary positions. You have no idea how much I've missed working. 7. Being near the Canadian border. If you knew me as a 13 year old this will make sense. Eh! 8. Living in a more health-conscious city. Gluten-free, organic, and vegan restaurants galore... 9. Bainbridge Island. Because it looks freaking beautiful. 10. Exploring yet another new city with the love of my life. :) Hi, guess what? This is my first collaboration with another blogger. And I'm really excited about it. I recently reconnected with a friend from high school who happens to be the brains behind the lovely blog We’re Talking About Food. Her name is Taji, and she is just as cool as her name might lead you to believe. I was thrilled when she approached me about doing a guest post, because I've been wanting to use this blog as a forum for sharing recipes. In fact, that's a big reason I started this blog in the first place. But the truth is, my dishes here in LA are pretty ugly and my kitchen lighting is not conducive to really anything, let alone photography, so I've yet to document any cooking over here. One day! Anyway, Taji's recipes are delicious and oh so beautiful! Even better, they're healthy- and you know how I'm a sucker for healthy foods that also taste good. Devoted to democratizing health, Taji believes anyone can achieve a healthy lifestyle regardless of illness, career, schedule, or other secondary factors. (And so do I!) Here's a great one to get started with: THE SALAD WHEN YOU DON'T FEEL LIKE EATING SALAD Salads with lettuce are so 2013. Well, not exactly. Salads and other raw vegetables are still a really important part of a healthy diet. But sometimes, you might not feel like eating another boring plate of baby spinach or arugula. Don’t let veggie boredom keep you from eating plenty of salad this season. Grain based salads are a great alternative that are super filling and full of nutrients! Try this simple recipe that can be made with just four simple ingredients: SPROUTED QUINOA SALAD WITH FRESH STRAWBERRIES, BASIL, AND GOLDEN RAISINS Ingredients:
See the complete entry from this post here. I mean, how easy is that?! I think it's just perfect for a spring party. Thanks so much for sharing Taji! Remember to check out her blog We’re Talking About Food for the latest and greatest in healthy eating. Subscribe today for updates on nutritious recipes, new foods to try, and healthy eating habits!
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