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Avocado Celery Salad from Chile

Avocado and celery are two healthy alkalizing greens that come together in this crunchy delicious salad that is prepared quickly and easily.  I'm always on the look out for new ways to include avocados in our meals. I was delighted to find this gluten free vegan recipe during my recent travels throughout Chile. Read about my travels here or scroll down for the Aipio Palta Avocado Salad Recipe My travels in Santiago Chile: I recently visited the long and narrow country of Chile where life is sandwiched between the majesty of the Andes Mountain and the beautiful Pacific Ocean. Our first stop on our 3 week journey to Patagonia was t he city of Santiago, which was much more modern than I expected.  Our all night flight brought us to Santiago in the wee hours of the morning. Our shuttle got us to our hotel in the heart of Santiago at 6;00 AM. The local coffee shops were setting up outdoor seating and people were slowly emerging from their high-rise apartments. The familiar aroma of muff
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Middle Eastern Eggplant Ratatouie

Rich and flavorful, this chunky low calorie Middle Eastern eggplant ratatouille makes a delicious side for a family dinner or an inviting appetizer for your next get together.. I love recipes from Middle Eastern countries like like Turkey, Syria, Egypt, Morocco,and Israel which are famous for their tasty eggplant dishes. This family recipe is a middle Eastern classic that is like a stew- tender, satisfying and easy to make. The secret to the recipe is roasting , not frying, the eggplant and veggies. Roasting brings out the vegetable's natural sweetness, saves calories, and is easier on the digestion than frying. This eggplant recipe is my version of one of my mother in laws authentic recipes that she brought with her from the old country. It is so versatile that we enjoy in a variety of ways: Over Baptismal rice or cauliflower rice,  Paired as a side dish with a bean dish,  As a topping for an omelette ( really good)  Or a cold or hot appetizer with crudites or gluten free crackers

Soothe Your Tummy and Your Mood

Cardamom and Anise tea is a great way to soothe your tummy  and music is a great way to soothe your mood. Today, I'm sharing both! I know I usually have an easy real food healthy gluten free vegetarian/vegan recipe for you to help nourish your body, save you time in the kitchen, and direct your thoughts to healthier eating,  but today I deviated just a little -  Today I am sharing a cup of quick and easy  homemade cup of Ayurvedic Tea ( See recipe at bottom of post)   and some soothing music I found on a Youtube Video. I was just browsing around Youtube and found this video:  After hearing and watching this music performance on Youtube- I wanted to share it because it is so uplifting and relaxing at the same time!! It's music to soothe your soul.. so beautiful So grab a cup of herbal tea ( see my favorite recipe below)  or coffee- relax- and listen!! Two Choices to Listen to Right Now on Youtube:  Want upbeat, invigorating, and fun- Listen to the first Youtube- Let It Go! Want

My Best Thanksgiving sides ( GF)

I was recently served this delicious vegetarian ( and of course gluten free) casserole at my friend Melissa's house that knocked my socks off! As soon as I saw it, it screamed Thanksgiving. As soon as I tasted it, I was in love and knew it would be part of my vegetarian/vegan Thanksgiving Dinner plan for 2016! Not only was the presentation sensational, but all 8 adults at the dinner party raved about it. Thanksgiving was on my mind because I had been trying to plan my menu. Maybe it was the scattered toasted sunflower seeds neatly arranged across the top, the creamy texture of the spinach and rice on the inside, or the brown crusty edges stuck to the four corners. Regardless, I know I couldn't help myself from taking a second helping and eventually asking for the recipe! I was delighted to see how easy it was to make, and I couldn't wait to share it with you on my blog. Melissa is an amazing cook and a thoughtful gracious host. To accommodate my vegetarian and gluten free e

Spinach Pecan Casserole - a low carb side

Still looking for a healthy Thanksgiving side dish ? You might be interested in this low calorie- low carbohydrate delicious, easy to make, casserole for as part of your feast!  It's made from "cauliflower rice", spinach, and pecans! I think we all are a little concerned about packing on extra pounds during the holidays. With this recipe, you can indulge and enjoy all the flavor without carbs. It's quick and easy to make too, and it can be made in advance and just warmed up before eating. It never ceases to amaze me how many different ways one can use cauliflower- It certainly is the great impostor. In the past I've made cauliflower rice pizza crusts , cauliflower rice bread sticks , and cauliflower rice snow patties. This recipe is no different- the cauliflower rice gives the impression that it is actually rice!! How did it come out? Fabulous!! Same delicious flavor without the carbs-  This is a must for Thanksgiving- Author: Judee Algazi @ Gluten Free A-Z Blo

Hungarian Mushroom Soup from The Old Country

What is it about Hungarian mushroom soup that everyone loves?  Recipes from the old country are flavorful and delicious.  They call for real food ingredients that are both healthy and tasty.  My mother's good friend Bernice used to make a her family's recipe when I was a teenager and always shared some with us. It brings back wonderful memories of warming up with a hot bowl of this flavorful soup on a cold and damp autumn evening. Since it's been raining and cool for the past five days, I've been digging up all of my soup recipes.  It's a simple easy to make recipe with a hearty mushroom flavor.  It's allergy friendly too for those who are gluten free, dairy free, egg free-   Judee Algazi@ Gluten Free A-Z Blog Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 1 Hour Serves: 6 bowls Ingredients:  2 medium yellow onions, peeled and sliced in half moons 5 cups of sliced mushrooms ( white or baby portobello)  2 stalks celery, diced 1/4 cup parsley, chopped fine 1/4 cup of dill, ch

Walking Through The Fancy Animal Carnival In NYC

I went to visit my kids in NYC last week and on my walk from the train to their place I passed through the famous Garment District- It was raining, but I managed to get a few photos of some of the new sculptures in the " Fancy Animal Carnival " by Taiwanese artist Hung Yi. I don't usually share my outings, but with so many visiting NYC over the holidays, I thought these might be of interest. Garment District Free Art Show through April 2016 The Carnival , which starts around 41st street and ends on 37th street, features eleven large to life whimsical statues each symbolic of bringing luck!  The statues are extremely colorful and big!! It made more 40 minute walk to their place very enjoyable Bryant Park- over 100 fun holiday kiosks I loved this.. In addition, there were many little kiosk type shops that opened up just for the holidays in Bryant Park on West 40th between 5th and 6th Ave- It was so much fun going around the wintery type wonderland with all the little shops