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Garam Masala

This flavorful blend of spices will add some complexity to any Indian-inspired dish. It is a mixture of warm spices that are often infused into curries, but you could use it as a dry rub too. The bonus of making your own spice blend is that you can ensure that each component is super fresh, thus adding intense taste into whatever dishes you use it in.

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Mango Lassi

Mango lassi is a refreshing Indian beverage including tangy yogurt and brilliant orange mango. Lassi is the name of Indian yogurt drinks, but the mango version is definitely the most popular in the Western world. The best part about this drink is that it is intensely easy to make, so go ahead and add this to any Indian-inspired feast.

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Lemon Tahini Sauce

This creamy tahini sauce is so delicious and has a multitude of uses. Serve it drizzled over roasted veggies like carrots or cauliflower, toss into robust kale salads, or even use as a dip for crudites. If you plan on keeping this in the fridge for any length of time, be wary that tahini absorbs liquid and you may have to adjust it with more water before serving to achieve the desired consistency.

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Summer Sides & Salads Round Up

Not sure what to cook up as a side for your Memorial Day BBQ or summer picnic? Here is a round-up of some of my favorite recipes to make your weekend memorable and delicious!

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TAP NYC Wrap - 4 ways!

On a recent trip to NYC, I had the amazing opportunity to eat at TAP NYC which is a 100% dedicated gluten free restaurant serving up delicious Brazilian tapioca wraps. They even sell the tapioca flour they make their wraps with in their stores and online that you can order and whip up at home.

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Pesto & Tomato TAP NYC Wrap

On a recent trip to NYC, I had the amazing opportunity to eat at TAP NYC which is a 100% dedicated gluten-free restaurant serving up delicious Brazilian tapioca wraps. They even sell the tapioca flour they make their wraps within their stores and online that you can order and whip up at home.

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Instant Pot Mexican Shredded Chicken

This delicious shredded chicken is the Mexican answer to your shredded meat cravings, filled with spices and the tanginess of lime. An integral part of this recipe is the Pili Hunters Buyo Fermented Hot Sauce, which is Filipino-inspired consisting of calamansi, chilies, garlic, and tamarind. This sauce really adds some complexity to an incredibly easy dish. Serve this as is over a green salad or inside my grain-free hard shell tacos or grain-free tortillas.

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Homemade Fresh Tomato & Basil Pasta Sauce

This hearty pasta sauce is the ideal red sauce for your favorite pasta. It consists of fresh, tangy and sweet tomatoes, olive oil, herbs, and spices for something that will take any pasta noodle up a level. If you have tons of garden tomatoes or some in your kitchen just past their prime, this is the recipe to give them new life.

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Instant Pot Black Beans

Dried beans are a wonderful pantry staple because of their versatility, and black beans are no different. These ones cook in and Instant Pot ensuring that you get super tender beans to enjoy on their own or combine with your favorite recipes. Consider adding these to huevos rancheros, stews, or soups, or even making your very own refried beans.

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Dairy Free Chicken Caprese Salad

This chicken caprese salad has everything you would expect minus the cheese. It is vibrant and colorful with your choice of tangy, lemony dressing or a basil pesto drizzle. Serve this as easily for a lunch main as a side dish to go along with a barbecue menu.

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Simple Basil Pesto

There is nothing better than fresh basil to remind you of summer and ramp up every dish on the dinner table. Use this basil pesto as a sauce for pasta, a rub for grilled meat or roasted vegetables, or even to dollop into soup or stews before serving. If you don’t have basil on hand, but still want to make this, parsley and cilantro are also excellent options.

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Avocado & Salmon TAP NYC Wrap

Tap NYC is one of my favorite NYC restaurants and I stop in at least once on every visit to NYC.

They features dishes with its delicious Brazilian tapioca wraps that are perfect for gluten-free diets. While it would be impossible to eat there every day unless you live in NYC, the restaurant sells a tapioca flour mix that you can turn into the wraps at home. The best part about this mix is that you don’t need any extra ingredients. In fact, all you have to do is simply empty it into a skillet and cook it through to create a perfect wrap that is great for both sweet and savory preparations.

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Spinach and Feta Quiche

This spinach and feta quiche is a tender egg bake filled with spinach and salty feta cheese. The best way to get a tender quiche is to incorporate fat. In this case, cream helps the eggs bake into a custard-like texture, but you can substitute with half and half, and coconut milk with equal success. Serve this for brunch or lunch with a tossed green salad and fresh fruit!

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Sopa De Fideo

This is an old recipe my mom used to make for me when I was young. It is totally soothing healthy comfort food that is great when you feel under the weather or want a nourishing but light dinner. It combines maifun rice noodles with rich bone broth, tomatoes, and garlic for something perfectly heartwarming and amazing for a cool day.

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Tuna Melt TAP NYC Wrap

Tap NYC is one of my favorite NYC restaurants and I stop in at least once on every visit to NYC.

They features dishes with its delicious Brazilian tapioca wraps that are perfect for gluten-free diets. While it would be impossible to eat there every day unless you live in NYC, the restaurant sells a tapioca flour mix that you can turn into the wraps at home. The best part about this mix is that you don’t need any extra ingredients. In fact, all you have to do is simply empty it into a skillet and cook it through to create a perfect wrap that is great for both sweet and savory preparations.

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Flourless Orange Almond Cake with Berries

This fluffy orange almond cake with berries is a burst of freshness in springtime. The combination of citrus notes and almonds is heavenly, making it a not-too-rich end to any meal. Serve this for all of your special dinners like Easter or just for an afternoon treat.

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Roasted Carrots with Pistachio Tahini Sauce

Roasting carrots brings out their natural sweetness, but what really makes this dish is the contrast of colors and textures. The tahini sauce adds a creamy mouthfeel, while the pistachios offer crunch and orange or mixed carrots brighten up the whole platter. If you need an Instagram-worthy showstopper of a side dish, this will be it.

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Shakshuka

Shakshuka is an exceptional dish including eggs that are poached in a flavorful sauce. The sauce is usually tomato-based and very fragrant, and this version is no different. This one incorporates Mediterranean ingredients like herbs, olives, and sun-dried tomatoes for a sauce that will be tangy, briny, and bright.

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Grain Free Apple Galette

This apple galette is a delicious dessert that everyone will enjoy because it has the signature flaky crust of apple pie but no gluten. Ice cream, as always, is the perfect accompaniment to freshly baked pies like this one.

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Rosemary Roast Beef

Roast beef is the perfect weekend roast for a family. It is fast to prepare, takes only an hour or so in the oven, and can go with almost any side dishes that you choose, like mashed potatoes, cauliflower mash, or roasted vegetables. This version is scented with hearty rosemary, which can hold up well in the oven.

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