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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 ...

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...

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...

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 ...

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 ...

I know I made falafel crackers last week , but this is a totally different recipe. It's lighter and crispier than the previous recipe, so you might want to give these a try.  I had never made crackers before last week, but they are really fast, easy, and fun to make. A batch of these 50 crackers from start to finish took me under 30 minutes ( I didn't count the 15 minutes of chill time). In addition, they are gluten free, dairy free, egg free and delicious. We love falafel and it's interesting spices,  so naturally I knew we would love these tasty falafel flavored crisps. What makes them taste like falafel? The chick pea flour, the sesame seeds, the cumin, the turmeric, the coriander and the spice blend called za'atar. What is za'atar or zahtar? Za'atar is a prepared spice blend that is used in many Middle Eastern countries.Although the recipes might vary, Za'atar may be made of any of the following spices: ground thyme, oregano, marjoram, sumac, hyssop an...

How many times have you sliced apples, doused them in lemon juice but they still turn brown an hour later?   That used to happen to me, but no more. Not since I discovered a simple tip that keeps my apple (or pear) slices looking just the way they looked when I initially sliced them, even 4-6 hours hours earlier! This method is so easy and simple, you probably won't believe it! The other day I had a women's group meeting at my house. The meeting was called for 9:30 in the morning, so along with coffee and muffins I decided to serve some apple slices and cheddar cheese. I bought a bag of beautiful organic gala apples apples. I left on the peel, made thin slices, put them on a plate, and stored them in the refrigerator for about 3 hours before I served them.  However, I did do one other thing when I initially sliced the apples! As I was slicing them,  I tossed the apple slices into a large bowl of water to which I had added 1/4 cup of salt. YES- you read that correctly...

This is an interesting gluten free snack idea and entertaining idea !  Can you imagine crackers that taste like falafel! For those of you who have tasted falafel before, you know you are in for a treat. For those who have never had falafel, you will have to trust me on this one. I assure you that the recipe is truly flavorful and is reminiscent of falafel. I found this recipe on a blog called May I Have That Recipe - a delightful blog created by two sisters who post vegetarian, vegan, and kosher recipes. This recipe happens to be gluten free as well - as many of their recipes are; many of their other recipes can be easily adapted to be gluten free. The Flour There are different types of gluten free flours that you can use to make gluten free snacks. This recipe calls for G arbanzo bean flour  ( chick pea flour) which can be found online or in most health food stores or health food isles in the supermarkets. I like this Garbanzo bean flour :  Bob's Red Mill Garbanzo Bean F...