Huckleberry Pudding

I couldn't end the shared recipes without sharing this one with you all.  It is soooo delicious!  This is definitely one of my favorites from childhood, made by another great chef I know - my mom!  She is never afraid to try something new in the kitchen:)  I remember when my mom made this, I used to sneak when she was out of the kitchen & drink the sauce!! (kind of gross I know..... but I couldn't get enough:))

Louise's Cranberry Delight

Here's another great recipe from my Grammy Louise.  She is one of the best chefs I know with many of the BEST recipes!   This Cranberry Delight is one of my favorites:) - delish & super easy to whip up.

  If you can read the recipe here (you have great eyesight), go for it!:

Aunt Karen's Fiesta Salad

When I was just home for my sister's graduation party....and cousin Jan's too bytheway:

Spicy Baked Chicken

This recipe was given to me by my mom's friend Edna.  Whenever I go over to her house she always has something good out to eat!  She gave me this recipe when I was home visiting & told me it was fabulous and that I had to try it out.  Was she right!! This was some delicious chicken.

Zucchini Cakes

Happy June!

So, to keep the shared recipes going, I'm going to share one with you from my Aunt Lynn.  She is so sweet! - whenever she finds gluten-free recipes, she sends 'em to me.  You know I appreciate it!! - especially since they're so good.

Raspberry Fudge Brownies (GF! & Vegan)

"Chocolate causes certain endocrine glands to secrete hormones that affect your feelings and behavior by making you happy.  Therefore, it counteracts depression, in turn reducing the stress of depression.  Your stress-free life helps you maintain a youthful disposition, both physically and mentally.  So, eat lots of chocolate!" - Elaine Sherman, "Book of Divine Indulgences"

GRAPEFRUIT 2 WAYS: Grapefruit Brulee & Grapefruit w/ Powdered Sugar

"A smiling face is half the meal" - Latvian proverb

Both delicious - both easy to make.  Try one out for breakfast, a yummy snack, or dessert - you will love it!

Mango Salsa

If you're getting tired of the same old tomato salsa, or had to give up tomatoes because you're allergic, here's a salsa for you.  I have been buying a pre-made mango salsa at the store, and everyone who tries it loves it.  It does get a little pricey though, so I decided to try and make my own version.......and it was delicious!!

Gluten-Free Strawberry Blueberry Cobbler

"Life is so brief that we should not glance either too far backwards or forwards.......therefore study how to fix our happiness in our glass and in our plate." - Grimod de la Reyniere


Happy Monday!
Just wanted to send out a call for some of your favorite**RECIPES** - next week I'm going to do another week of SHARED RECIPES.  All of my friends & family are so sweet & have been giving/sending me lots of great recipes 'We can all eat'......if you have one or two you want to share here (or want me to adapt so that everyone can eat them) - send 'em to me at ellenmillaine@gmail.com, and you may soon see them RIGHT HERE!!

Strawberry Sorbet

And the 2nd Strawberry Creation: this delicious strawberry sorbet!  If you've read the blog before, you may have seen the recipe for Grapefruit Sorbet (yum!): http://recipeswecanalleat.blogspot.com/2011/02/grapefruit-sorbet.html

FOOD PICTURE CONTEST #3

Carrie D's brunch cakes (from the last contest:))

FOOD PICTURE CONTEST #3!!!!!!


SO, I decided to extend the latest FOOD PICTURE CONTEST deadline until June, 30, 2011:)  
You may have noticed it on the side here before?? --------->
I have already received some GREAT pics, ......but I figure if I wait a little longer we'll have even more fantastic photos to show!! SO, send me those pics of all your meals, treats and fabulous food creations (HEY, just use your camera phone & send 'em to me!).   

Gluten-Free Party Pasta Salad

"The thing is to become a master, and in your old age to acquire the courage to do what children did when they knew nothing."
-Henry Miller

HAPPY SATURDAY!! Hope that your weekend is off to a great start and that you're having some fun:)

Lots of people I know have been talking about dieting and getting healthy lately; maybe it's summer coming or something.......?  I found this funny article on stress dieting you might want to check out for a laugh:): http://homecooking.about.com/library/archive/bljoke3.htm

Back to Cali Dinner: Beet & Apple Salad w/ Herb 'Cheese', Grilled Corn & Fiesta Chicken

Yes, I'm back in Cali and back to bogging.  Sorry I didn't even really get to say goodbye,....it just seemed like before I knew it I was traveling to the East coast and then I was back again.  We went to see my little sis graduate from college.  GO Katie!!

Corn Crusted Tofu w/ a Chile Kick

"Cooking is like love; it should be entered into with abandon or not at all." - Harriet Van Horne

I borrowed & adapted this one from Veganomicon - one of my favorites:)   CareBear's veggie friends were right - this is a great cookbook.  One of the authors has a blog that looks pretty rad: http://www.theppk.com/blog/......speaking of which there is a recipe on here I saw for Rad Whip -Vegan of course - that I have to try out soon:) - check it out!

Cinco de Mayo Taco Fiesta! - Gluten Free Tacos

Hope you're having a great FRIDAY & that your weekend is or will soon be off to a great start!!

Just had to share with you our Cinco de Mayo fiesta - it was delish!  I was feeling so festive I even tried to whip up some handmade corn tortillas............ & they were pretty darn good:)  - really tasty, just a little hard to keep together.  Try some out if you're feelin' frisky..........& if you have a good gluten-free corn tortilla recipe, feel free to send it my way!!

Fiesta Pasta Salad

"It is better to die on your feet than to live on your knees." - Emiliano Zapata


HAPPY CINCO DE MAYO !!!!
Hope you're having a fiesta of your own!  Maybe you can make some of this yummy Fiesta Pasta Salad to celebrate:)  It's good anytime -lunch, bbq, dinner, or snack......

Grilled Veggie Packet

"The regenerated do not go to war, nor engage in strife.  They are children of peace who have beat their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning forks, and know no war." - Menno Simons

Happy Tuesday! THANKS again for sending in those pics:) - they were great & FOOD PHOTO CONTEST #3 starts now & ends May 31!! So keep taking those pictures of all your wonderful meals & creations & send 'em in! (ellenmillaine@gmail.com)

FOOD PHOTO CONTEST WINNERS!!!

Happy May!  Is time flying or what? And, yes......I have been slacking!

So without further ado, the winner of the Second FOOD PHOTO CONTEST is ....................................    NANCY D.!! (w/ her Strawberry Shortcake - pic above:))

Thanks Nancy & EVERYONE else for your photos!!  You're the best & your photos are amazing!- keep your eyes on the mailbox for your PRIZE this week!!:)

Banana Bread Muffins (Gluten-Free & Vegan!)

"Courage is the price that life exacts for granting peace."

 - Amelia Earhart

Only 3 more days.......until the end of the Food Photo Contest!!!! Send me those pics:) (Hey!: you can even use you cell phone camera & send them to my e-mail!!) 
Details on the side --------------------------------->

I may be going bananas.........but these Banana Bread Muffins were deeelicious!   - So delicious that by the time I realized that I didn't have a picture of the finished muffins, they had all disappeared!! Whoops:) Guess we all really enjoyed them.

Gluten-Free Peanut Butter & Banana "Sandwich"

"If you imagine it, you can create it.  If you dream it, you can become it." - William Arthur Ward

I know this isn't really a recipe, but it's one of my all time favorite snacks/breakfasts/lunches/dinners/desserts!!  Seriously, you can have this one just about any time and feel good about it - & filled up:) - & it's REEEEALLY EASY!

Vegan Stuffed Mushrooms

"Easter spells out beauty, the rare beauty of new life." 

- S.D. Gordon

Cucumber Olive Tofu Dip

This was so yummy & really fresh tasting - I used fresh parsley from the garden & it was soooo good!

Another great one I borrowed from "1,000 Vegan Recipes" & tweaked a bit:)  It was really creamy & you couldn't even taste the tofu (I just used a little).  If you can't have soy, just eliminate this & I'm sure it'll still be delicious!

Vegan Mango Lassi

"Adopt the pace of nature: her secret is patience." 

- Ralph Waldo Emerson

This mango lassi is delicious!!  I used to love getting these with Indian food - really helps cool you down - but usually they're made with dairy.  Then I found this great vegan recipe in "1,000 Vegan Recipes" and I had to try it!  

Vegan Shepherd's Pie

Hey guys! It's April 20th & you know what that means:).......only 10 more days until the FOOD PHOTO CONTEST is over!!! - so send me those pics! -** Remember, the winner gets an Amazing Super Prize basket & everyone who participates gets a  PRIZE too!
The info is on the right over here-----------------------------> if you missed it:)

And, if you're feeling like you need a little warming up, inside or out, this Shepherd's Pie is for you!! Granted, it did take a little longer to make than I thought it would....but it was delicious!  Maybe you can try it over the weekend or when you have a little more time. - Whenever you try it, you won't be disappointed!

TACO Time!!

"Health is the greatest gift, contentment the greatest wealth, faithfulness the best relationship." - Buddha

Yes, Katie! - it's Taco Time.  I have been meaning to post tacos on here for awhile.......so here they are! I eat tacos pretty often - because I CAN eat corn tortillas:) & because they're pretty easy to make......and you can fill them with just about anything that you have - grilled & fresh veggies, meat, tofu, seitan or tempeh, rice, beans, etc.etc.etc.

Eggplant Bake

Eggplant parmesan is definitely one of my favorite comfort foods:) I love it!
So I wanted to share a recipe for it with you here that EVERYONE could ENjoy! Easier said than done without using cheese, tomatoes or wheat/bread crumbs:) ......
but I did it, & it was DELICIOUS!

Mango Strawberry Protein Smoothie

Yesterday you might have been wondering what the heck was going on here.......

Well, this smoothie was so good I just had to gulp it down.

TWO GREAT MEALS!: #1. One Pan Veggie Pasta & a Mixed Green Salad

Two Great Meals for you to choose from!  Both really yummy & easy to whip up!!

#1. One Pan Veggie Pasta & a Mixed Green Salad

MEAL #2: Grilled Polenta Cakes, Grilled Sausages & Warm Spinach Salad

Dylan got cooking!! - Grilled Polenta Cakes, Grilled Sausage & Warm Spinach Salad 

Cilantro Rice, Grilled Chicken & Mixed Green Salad

"People often say that motivation doesn't last.  Well, neither does bathing - that's why we recommend it daily."  - Zig Ziglar

This meal was filled with lots of cilantro - it keeps coming up all over the place in the back yard & so I picked a huge mess of it - & it ended up in just about everything we had for dinner.

I know my mom & Aunt Karen would be lovin' this one!! :)  (can't you just smell it already.....?!)

FOOD PICTURE CONTEST #2

YUM! Hummus by Liz R. 

HERE WE GO AGAIN!!!  

Thanks to everyone who sent in pics last time  - you guys are the BEST and your photos were so greeeeat we have to do it again!
Send me your pictures: of your meals, treats and eats!!
Anything will do - it doesn't have to be something we ALL can eat, but it can be:)

*Send pictures to ellenmillaine@gmail.com.........or if you wanna do it by snail mail, shoot me an email & I'll send you the address.

Best picture WINNER gets a wonderful box of PRIZES!!!!! (filled with body, bath & food goodies)
And just like last time.....EVERYONE who participates gets a treat!

CONTEST ENDS:  4/30/11!!!!
so send me those Pictures (feel free to go wild & send more than one!)

Watermelon Strawberry Smoothie

"When one has tasted watermelon he knows what the angels eat." - Mark Twain


Mark does have a point there....especially paired with strawberries in this delicious smoothie!

Chocolate Banana Cream Pie (Vegan & Gluten-Free!)

WOW! This was some good pie!!  It's so good you should try it even if you can eat gluten & dairy!

 I'm kind of embarrassed to admit this, but my bf and I shared pretty much the whole things last night.  I could not stop eating it! (.......and then I pushed my belly through some yoga to make up for it:)

Baked Beans & Strawberry Microgreen Salad

"You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough." 
- Mae West

Happy Sunday!

And on another note, you have got to try these baked beans!  They were sweet, salty and delicious. You can keep them vegan, or add some bacon on the top before baking them - either way they are so good.

Sun Tea!

"Tea is drunk to forget the din of the world." - T'ien Yiheng

We were lucky enough to have another beeeeautiful day in Northern CA, and I brewed up a little sun tea!  This was so refreshing & delicious - whenever I drink this I feel like I'm taking in a little of the sun too:)

Meditation Time

Meditation:  Not only is it great for your mind, it's great for your body too. It can also be really helpful n dealing with eczema, & other stress related conditions.   I have been meditating sporadically for awhile and felt some benefits.  But I was inspired more recently to bring meditation into my life by a book my dad bought: "Real Happiness: The Power of Meditation - A 28 day Program" by Sharon Salzberg.  It also comes w/ a CD where she guides you through some meditations - very helpful!  Thanks Dad for opening my eyes to this:)

Cali Salad

"We are indeed much more than what we eat, but what we eat can nevertheless help us to be much more than what we are."  
 - Adelle Davis


Just by accident I added some of Cali's best to this salad & it turned into something really delicious - so of course I had to share it with you here.   It's pretty easy & chill - just like the state:).....filled with avocado, mixed raisins, sprouts, and almonds -  this is one yummy treat!

Peanut Chicken, Cabbage Spinach Salad & Mashed Sweet Potatoes

"Wherever you go, no matter what the weather, always bring your own sunshine." - Anthony D'Angelo

Mmmmmmmmmm! This was one delicious dinner - and it was ready in a snap.  Try it out for something really yummy!

Banana Berry Honey Nut Smoothie

You have got to try this! - Not only because it's delicious and tastes more like a milk shake than breakfast, but because it gives you the vitamins and energy you need to get you going all day long!!  I added in some peanut butter (you could put any nut butter, if you want) - to give a little extra protein and keep me filled up:).

Gluten-Free Mango Apple Crisp w/ Acai Drizzle

Well, you know I love acai berries, and when I saw this recipe for crisp that included them in the sauce, I just haaad to try it!  It came from a great book I found at my Grandma's house - the "Kitchen Table Book".  Thanks Grammy!! - I'm sure I'll be sharing some more recipes w/ you from here.  I adapted it a little and OF course made it gluten-free and vegan.  This crisp smelled so delicious when it was baking, I barely got it out of the oven before it was gone!!

Meatballs (w Quinoa Spaghetti) and a Very Green Salad

"To live is the rarest thing in the world.  
Most people exist, that is all." - Oscar Wilde

This meal is so green, you might think it's St. Patrick's Day all over again!! Try out this really green dinner - we had some 'greenish' meatballs (fillled w/ fresh cilantro and parsley) along w/ quinoa spaghetti & pesto..........., and a veeeery green salad.

If you're a veggie just have the pasta and salad - they were delicious!

P.A. Corn Fritters & Curried Cashew and Pea Salad

......Two delicious recipes from two great ladies!! - I found the recipe for the Curried Cashew and Pea Salad on my mom's desk at work and the P.A. Corn Fritters are from my Grammy's famous recipe book.  Both reallllly yummy, both from creative cooks:)!

"Muddy Buddies", really "Puppy Chow", AKA "Reindeer Ears"

Welllll, I'M BACK!!
After a short hiatus on the East side of things, I'm back to Cali. & I'm sharing some of the food!!

Vegan Gluten-Free Carrot Cake

"May you live as long as you want, and never want as long as you live." - Irish Blessing

HAPPY SAINT PADDY'S DAY!!!!!!   

Have a green beer for me if you can!   And, if you want you can try making some of this amazing Carrot Cake - I know it's not green but it is deeeeelicious!

Food Contest!!

cooking...........

And the winner is.............  

 1st PLACE (pic above) : Lisa A. w/ her homemade Tamarind Sauce!!!!  

GO Lisa!

    

Carrie's Gluten-Free Thick Chewy Granola Bars

I know it's Monday again, but I just had to keep the shared recipes going & add this one on - it's waaaay too good to skip on by!


This is Carrie's famous Granola bar recipe - and it's already gluten-free!!    These are sooooo good - a great snack to take on the road or have on hand at home:)

Barbara's Mushroom & Chicken Chili

YUM! This was some warm, spicy, delicious chili!! ......shared with me by Barbara, the nurse practitioner at my dad's office in P.A.  She gave me this recipe when I was home in December.   My mom told her about my diet and she gave me this amazing recipe.  How sweet!

I'm glad she did, b/c this is yummy! - really filling & delicious.  If you need some warming & spicing up, this will definitely do the trick!

Gluten-Free Vegan Crusty Bread

To keep the shared recipes going, I'm going to post another one shared by my Aunt Lynn.  She is always thinking of me - seriously, there's not a holiday that goes by that I don't get a card from Aunt Lynn!  I always appreciate her thinking of me, and this recipe is no exception.....

She saw an article on the Gluten Free Girl in a food mag with some recipes - and she's so sweet she sent them to me! So, last night I decided to try and make the Gluten Free Girls' Crusty bread....with a few adjustments:)  I made it vegan and skipped the yeast too (you could try it with - if you can have the yeast).

Vegan Potato Leek Soup

....'Cause you need something to go with that crusty bread!

It's warm & delicious and one of the easiest soups EVER to make!! Try it out for a quick warm hearty fix.