RECIPES
20 GARLIC FREE PANTRY ITEMS YOU NEED!
Discover my Top 20 must have garlic-free pantry items. There are ten thousand spices, herbs and chilis that can make any dish a ten. Here are my picks for a pantry overhaul.
LEMON TAHINI DRESSING
Let’s make my Lemon Tahini Dressing. This dressing, sauce, dip, thick or thin it is lick your bowl delicious.
THE 8 ESSENTIALS YOU NEED TO MAKE DRESSING AT HOME!
These are the eight essential items you need in your pantry to make endless homemade dressings. I keep these on hand at all times. When I’m making a vinaigrette I use an organic extra virgin olive olive that doesn’t have an incredibly strong flavor. I save my most expensive grassy, polyphenol rich extra virgin olive oils for when I want the flavor of the oil to shine.
MARINATED BEETS
This is a simple and incredibly delicious roasted beet recipe. I prefer golden beets over red. The golden color and tone always looks beautiful in a salad.
TOMATILLO x AVOCADO CREAMA
I should rename this account, Adapted Recipes since I'm forever taking a recipe and making it even better without garlic 😉 I was scrolling through TikTok as one does these days and had a mouthgasm watching @laurent.dagenais make tacos with an avocado x tomatillo crema.
TUNA & WHITE BEAN SALAD
When you salad finds the good light, she shines. Salads are never boring when you have a delicious variety of ingredients. This is my go-to simple tuna salad. You have to prepare the beans and tuna but it’s so worth it. Let’s make it!
GRANDMA’S CHICKEN SOUP
There’s nothing better than a bowl of homemade chicken soup. I hope you’re not heating up soup from cans when you can make it from scratch. This recipe was my grandma’s she made it for my mom and my mom made it for me. I hope you love it!
MOM’S STUFFING
I grew up on Challah stuffing which is hands down the only acceptable stuffing as far as I’m concerned. My mom makes it and it is just simply delicious. Since I went gluten-free three years ago I cut out challah and have cried watching it pass over my plate, just kidding I sub in Gluten-Free Brioche!
HOLIDAY BRUSSELS
These are the easiest and most flavorful roasted brussels sprout dish to add to your Holiday spread. Everyone will be asking you for the recipe. My friend Daniela made this wonderful dish and her recipe has now become a staple for us and hopefully you too!
ROASTED CHICKEN WITH FENNEL
I never tire of roasted chicken, it’s so versatile and delicious. This sheet pan roast chicken with chickpeas and fennel is easy to make and the best part only one pan to clean! Let’s make it.
CAESAR SALAD
It’s been over a decade since I’ve had a proper Caesar salad. As a kid, I loved when my parents would order a Caesar salad at swank old school restaurants, and they would make the Caesar salad tableside. It used to be a “thing” similar to having guac prepared tableside.
ISRAELI SALAD
An Israeli Breakfast is the best way to start your day. I like to imagine I’m strolling down Dizengoff popping into a cafe then off to the beach in Tel Aviv. To recreate this at home you’ll need eggs, labneh, a cucumber and tomato salad, bread, Za’atar cheese, hummus and olives. I simplified this morning with what I had on hand.
CARROT SLAW
This crunchy carrot slaw is a delicious alternative to traditional coleslaw. While I love coleslaw on occasion my body doesn’t care for raw cabbage, it can be bloating and hard to digest. This slaw will give you all the crunch and satisfaction of a traditional slaw without the bloat. Let’s make it!
BAKED FETA PASTA
I saw the viral feta pasta recipe go round and round TikTok and Instagram, it didn’t really peak my interest until I saw Top Chef alum, Joe Sasto recreate it with olives… pshhooooooooffff mind blown. My grocery list quickly became feta heavy and I was amped to make this baked cheese delight.
DUTCH OVEN CHICKEN
Love a double duty meal. This one pot Dutch Oven roasted chicken is a delicious and easy dinner that will turn into tomorrow’s lunch in a flash. You’ll find yourself using all of these ingredients in multiple meals/snacks throughout the week.
WARM CHICKPEA SALAD
The base of this salad is layered veggies for crunch, creaminess, texture, and flavor. I’ve made a few variations of this salad and it’s always hearty, filling, and delicious. Added bonus it’s vegan - I’m not but the salad is 😉
TOMATO SOUP
This tomato soup is allium free, gluten-free, and dairy-free. It requires a few ingredients, your oven, stovetop, and an immersion blender. The most complicated part of this recipe is the need to use more than 1 kitchen appliance.
SWEET & SOUR PEPPERS
Wanting to try something new we decided to pick up some thinly sliced pork chops at the butcher. I turned to Gordon Ramsay for guidance and found his recipe for Pork Chops with Sweet and Sour Peppers and Onions. Here’s my spin on his dish with a few allergy-friendly substitutions.
WARM CHICKPEA & FENNEL SALAD
This salad was essentially a delicious accident. I had fennel sautéing, eyed a can of chickpeas, and tossed them in with EVOO, lemon & Berbere Seasoning. This will make a great lunch or dinner.