Eastern Mediterranean Carrot Chickpea Tray Bake

Large, meaty olives, sumac, and roasted lemon and garlic mingle with caramelized carrots and chickpeas. Once plated, finish with the zingy yogurt sauce for a fun, simple and streamlined meal.

Anytime, Main, Platter, Sauce, Spring, SummerKatie SchmidtJune 28, 2021Carrots, Chickpeas, Middle Eastern, Olives, Lemon, Sumac, Za'atar, Thyme, Grain-Free, Gluten-Free, Vegan/Vegan Option, Weeknight Dinner, Tray BakeComment

Cold-Weather Breakfast Porridge, Two Ways

As the mornings get cooler, if I'm not having a dal of some sort, I'll probably be making this Golden Quinoa or Blueberry Ginger Buckwheat porridge. Both are great options if you're bored of your breakfast routine but still want something warm and cozy in the morning.

Autumn, Breakfast, WinterKatie SchmidtNovember 19, 2019Porridge, Quinoa, Buckwheat, Turmeric, Ginger, Gluten-Free, Grain-Free, Vegan/Vegan Option, Blue/Purple Foods Comments

Cozy Red Lentil Dal with Ginger & Turmeric

This dal is the meal that's most often repeated in our house. It's my favorite savory breakfast on cool mornings, it travels well in a thermos for work lunches, and it's a quick last-minute pantry-meal when I have little else in the fridge. Red lentils are simmered with onion, turmeric, chili powder and curry powder. Kale is added towards the end, and the soup is finished with ginger and lime.

Anytime, Breakfast, Soup/StewKatie SchmidtOctober 22, 2019Red Lentils, Indian, Kale, Curry Powder, Cumin Seeds, Chili powder, Grain-Free, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Vegan/Vegan Option, Zucchini, Cherry Tomatoes, Weeknight DinnerComment

Mixed Berry Nutty Crumble

This Berry Crumble, with a tart sweet berry base and a grain-free almond pecan topping, is one of my go-to desserts. It's always a crowd pleaser, it accommodates fresh or frozen berries, and it can be made in advance.

Baked, Summer, Sweet TreatsKatie SchmidtAugust 28, 2018Grain-Free, Vegan/Vegan Option, Dairy-Free, Blackberries, Blueberry, Huckleberry, Blue/Purple Foods, Almond flour, Pecan Comments

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