The Wisdom of the Gaucho

We're always on the lookout for a quick and tasty weeknight recipes. This recipe involves minimal cooking and can most likely be prepared with items already in your pantry, and can include any number of additions or adaptations based on your personal preference.   Black Bean Tacos - Ingredients: 1 can of black beans , drained and rinsed. Or if you have time, start with dry black beans . 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 teaspoon cumin 1/2 teaspoon paprika Salt and pepper to taste 8-10 gluten-free taco shells Toppings of your choice (lettuce, cheese, diced tomatoes, salsa, etc.) Instructions: In a medium saucepan, combine the black beans, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook over medium heat for about 5-7 minutes, until the beans are heated through and well-seasoned. Spoon the black bean mixture into the gluten-free taco shells. Add any desired toppings. Serve immediately and enjoy.

We're always on the hunt for simple vegetarian and gluten free recipes that we can whip up quickly on a weeknight. With a few extra items to grab on your next run to the supermarket, you can easily make this tasty gluten free and vegetarian black bean taco salad. Here is the ingredient line up: 1 can of black beans, drained and rinsed 1 red bell pepper, diced 1 can (or 1 cup frozen) corn, drained and rinsed 1 yellow onion, diced 2 cloves of garlic, minced 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 teaspoon cumin Salt and pepper to taste 6 cups mixed greens 1 avocado, diced 1 lime, juiced 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 2 tablespoons crumbled cotija cheese or grated cheddar cheese (optional, or substitute soy cheese for a vegan option) Gluten-free tortilla chips , for serving Instructions: In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil over medium heat. Add the red bell pepper, onion, and garlic and cook until softened, about 5 minutes....

Due to circumstances beyond my control (a crazy family), I missed out on a lot of things in my childhood that others take for granted. Strangely enough, one of those things is Chex mix. I'd never had Chex mix until I was 30 and it was quite an enjoyable discovery. But living and cooking for a spouse with Celiac Disease put Chex Mix back into the forbidden recipe book, never to see the light of day. Once Chex started offering gluten free varieties of its cereals, everything changed. I got the family heirloom Chex mix recipe from my Mother In Law (we call her Mama Bear) and have made it as an occasional snack/treat for special occasions. This is by no means health food, it's to be eaten sparingly and as a treat, not an everyday food. Here's how to make gluten free Chex mix. Ingredients: 2/3 Cup Organic Peanut Butter 1/2 Cup Organic Butter 1 Cup Brown Sugar 1/2 Cup Honey 1/8 Cup Water 12 Cups Gluten Free Chex (any flavors) 3/4 Cup Slivered Almonds 1/2 C...

When I lived in San Diego, one of my favorite places to eat in town was Jyoti-Bihanga, a tasty vegetarian/vegan restaurant run by the Sri Chinmoy folks. If you aren't familiar with them, I'll tell you this - they make a fantastic fake meatloaf, they call it Neatloaf. You can imagine how excited I was a few years back when a friend of mine e-mailed me the recipe, so now I can have delicious Neatloaf in the comfort of my own home. The recipe as it stands is vegetarian, you'll need to replace the eggs with an equivalent amount of egg substitute to make it vegan, and switch the ricotta cheese with soy cheese (th e Tofutti "cream cheese" works well) or silken tofu. We also use Mom's Place Onion Soup Mix as is sold as Gluten Free . This recipe makes enough for plenty of leftovers (though I usually double or triple the recipe), and reheating my lunch at work the next day has led many people to inquire about this dish.  I can proudly say that several people...