Applesauce Breakfast Muffins

Sweetened with applesauce and a just little sugar, these gluten-free muffins are both light, moist. Ingredients1 cup oat bran½ cup Bob’s Red Mill Gluten-free all-purpose flour or any gluten-free flour½ cup Bob’s Red Mill Gluten-free Muesli1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar, divided2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt2 eggs1 cup unsweetened applesauce3 tablespoons canola oil3 tablespoons … Continue reading Applesauce Breakfast Muffins

Mediterranean Chickpea Salad

Looking for a delicious lunch with a plant-based protein? Try this easy and filling chickpea (aka garbanzo bean) salad. You can use canned chickpeas but I think cooking the dried chickpeas adds a nice, firmer texture (see directions below). Either way, make the salad in advance to let the dressing marinate the peas. Serves 6 … Continue reading Mediterranean Chickpea Salad

Mushroom Soup

This lighter, cream-free version of mushroom soup nods to my Polish heritage. It's typically served on Christmas Eve for the traditional fasting of Wigilia without cream, but you can add a dollop of sour cream or coconut cream for a heartier meal. Ingredients 1/2 ounce dried mushrooms (oyster, porcini)2 large potatoes1 large carrot1 stalk celery1 … Continue reading Mushroom Soup