Food is Medicine
This Turkey Stuffed Buttercup Squash is comforting and nourishing at the same time and is filled with all the goodies – lean protein, walnuts, onions, garlic, ginger, sage, and red beets in combination with tomato sauce and Dijon mustard for a little spicy touch. The sweet and creamy texture of […]
You will like this Cabbage Steak with Tzatziki Sauce. It’s great as a main dish for meatless days or a side dish with your favorite protein. The Tzatziki Sauce pairs well with the roasted cabbage and adds extra protein and probiotics. I love using cabbage all year round in different […]
This shrimp green mango salsa with pressure-cooked quinoa is a light and refreshing spring lunch or dinner. It can be eaten warm or cold as a salad the next day if you have any leftovers. Benefits of Green Mango Green Mango is low in sugar and high in resistant starch […]
This one pan Grain-free Salmon Cake recipe is great during winter. It’s fast to assemble, made with two superfoods, is filling, leftover friendly, and can be enjoyed also on Keto diet. Superfood number one Salmon is considered a superfood, because it’s one of the best sources of omega-3 fatty acids […]
In honor of the Chinese New Year I have made this traditional Dim Sum – Shumai dish in a gluten-free, lectin-free way. Shumai is a traditional steamed chinese pork dumpling dipped in Umami sauce served in dim sum. Dim sum is a large range of small Chinese dishes that are […]
Tomato Gravy in Czech called Rajská omáčka has a unique rich sweet & sour taste and is one of the most popular Czech sauces. It’s conventionally made with all-purpose flour, broth from beef, root vegetables, canned tomato paste, spices, regular sugar, and vinegar. My lectin-light version is made with cassava […]
“Holoubci” is how this dish is called in the Czech Republic or baked stuffed cabbage rolls in many variations well known all over Central, Northern, Eastern, and Southeastern Europe and much of Western Asia, Northern China, as well as parts of North Africa. In Europe they are usually served on […]
Have you decided on what Thanksgiving salad to serve yet?! This kale salad is full of tempting contrasts of flavors and textures. The earthiness of the kale, the creaminess of the avocado, and the juiciness of the grapefruits splashed with EVOO dressing made with grapefruit juice, a little bit of […]
Your Thanksgiving meal doesn’t have to be the traditional turkey, stuffing, and cornbread dinner. There are plenty of other options you can choose from, like this Cabbage with Cranberries and Pecans that make a great side dish. How did I come up with this idea? Sweet and sour cabbage was […]
Meatballs are a classic recipe and I believe everyone has made some version of meatballs in their kitchen. My meatball recipe is a basic version of meatballs made in a grain-free, dairy-free way using just eight simple ingredients and 15 minutes of preparation time. Then they are baked on a […]
Zucchini with Halloumi cheese made into patties is such a great mix combining plant nutritionally rich ingredients with protein and calcium rich ingredients. What is Halloumi? Halloumi originating in Cyprus, is a semi-hard, unripe salty cheese with high melting point and is typically made from goat’s, sheep’s, and sometimes cow’s […]
Are you looking for a quick and healthy dinner? Try these Pesto Shrimps with Sautéed Okra, Baby Bok Choy, and Shiitake Mushrooms, all served with boiled Yuca root. It’s a filling meal full of vitamins, minerals, and fiber and best of all it’s lectin-free and gluten-free! To utilize all the […]
If you like chickpeas and tahini, you will like these patties. They have hidden spinach, chives and leeks with lots of spices and poppy seed for crunch. They are easy to make, healthy, filling, and delicious. Chickpeas (Garbanzo Beans) benefits Chickpeas are a rich source of plant-based protein, vitamins, minerals […]
Who said chickpeas can’t be used as a side dish accompanying meat? It’s actually a great combination, especially when paired with onion and herbs like sage and oregano. This meal is filling, healthy, and made in no time! Chickpeas (Garbanzo Beans) benefits Chickpeas are a rich source of plant-based protein, […]
Zucchini is a summer squash, but it is easily accessible all year round. Additionally, it is budget-friendly. You can make delicious meals with it like this baked zucchini parmigiana that is lectin-free (phase 3) with skin and seeds removed and gluten-free. How I made Grain-Free Zucchini Parmigiana First I baked […]
These fish cakes are done using only fish, spices, and potatoes. No binding agents like eggs or flour. If you like potatoes and you are looking for a different way to make a fishcake, try this recipe. How to eliminate lectins in potatoes? People sensitive to lectins shouldn’t eat any […]