Recipes
Spring Slaw
I was on the lookout this week for a simple salad to share with weekend guests that would offer just a hint of something different. When I came across this slaw from Jamie Oliver, I knew my search was over. It was just the right choice for our warming weather here in Austin and may…
Read MoreGrain-Free Magic Cookie Bars
Here’s what I am going for in this Oh Yum! series: Gluten free (grain free if possible), refined sugar free, dairy free and FLAVOR FULL! I’ll be sharing a Hubele family-tested recipe each week to give you a nice repertoire of treats heading into summer. I know my family is just going to hate the…
Read MoreMushroom Chowder
An adaption of Heidi Swanson’s Mixed Mushroom Soup, 101 Cookbooks Blog If you are a mushroom lover like me, THIS is your soup. It’s a cold drizzly day outside but my kitchen feels so cozy when the scent of this aromatic soup fills the air. Ingredients 3 tablespoons coconut oil 1 pound assorted fresh mushrooms,…
Read MoreGrain Free Banana Bread
Adapted from George Bryant (Civilized Caveman) Prep time 10 mins Cook time 60 mins Total time 1 hour 10 mins Serves: 8 or 12 muffins Ingredients •4 very ripe bananas (2½ cups mashed or 575 grams) •4 eggs (replace with ¼ chia seeds soaked in ½ to ¾ cup of water) •1/2 cup almond butter…
Read MoreHarira
We’ve had a string of cold gloomy days which had me searching for a slightly spicy comfort dish for dinner. When that’s the case it is always Heidi Swanson I turn to for help. It was delicious the first time round and even better as leftovers for Saturday lunch. Here is my adaptation from from…
Read MoreVegan Shepherd’s Pie
We are having some unusually cold and icy days here in Austin, and I am pulling from the comfort food recipes I tucked away during the blasting heat of summer. This particular version of Shepherd’s Pie is so worth the effort and absolutely won everyone over. Of course, we would expect nothing less from the…
Read MoreBroccoli Soup
Sometimes we are blessed by what little we have, as was recently my experience. It was the end of the week, and I needed to put together one more meal with the remnants of all of the produce left in the fridge. Sometimes this leads to dinner fails and other times it’s a win. I…
Read MoreA Solstice Supper
Solstice is just around the corner, and I’ve put together a lovely spread you want to share with family or friends and mark the return to light in the weeks ahead. Since this year, the shortest day falls on a Friday it’s all the more reason to commemorate the shift in season. The past six…
Read MoreFall Smoothie!
In search of new fall recipes, I ordered Salma Hage’s, The Middle Eastern Vegetarian Cookbook. Having thoroughly enjoyed my time spent pouring over recipes, I certainly located some winners. And now I am looking forward to some cooler temps (in Austin that means under 100 degrees) in order to test and share my favorites. As…
Read MoreOma’s Kartoffel Rosti
One of the most simple and enjoyable lunches Oma prepares in a flash is Kartoffel Rosti and salad. We convinced her to make it one more time during our last week in Oehringen, but challenged her to do so in slow motion so Sebastian and I could learn. While slowing Marianne down in the kitchen…
Read MoreKartoffel und Mangold
One of the most enjoyable experiences during my summers in Germany is preparing locally inspired meals directly from the garden and this kartoffel und mangold is a fine example of how simple ingredients with simple preparation can be so delicious. It all began when Oma, who keeps a keen eye on what is ripe and…
Read MoreSummer Salads: Planning One Week At A Time
A raw salad every day, whether it be for lunch or before your evening meal, is an excellent way to increase your veggie intake, alkalize your body, support healthy digestion, and promote optimal elimination. Who knew a salad could be so helpful, right? While a salad a day sounds good on paper, having what you…
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