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Herbed Red Lentil & Chickpea Stew
This is a super satisfying and easy one pan dish. Serve it over your favorite gluten free pasta, over cauliflower rice or baked potato....
Jessica's Creative Kitchen
Mar 18, 20252 min read
The Big Tossed Salad
I've never been big on making salads. For some reason this recipe, that's hardly a recipe, has really clicked for me, so I'm sharing it...
Jessica's Creative Kitchen
Sep 7, 20241 min read
Cold Noodles with Zucchini
Recipes to me are for inspiration. Rarely does a recipe meet what I'm looking for: no eggs, dairy or gluten, I regularly substitute soy...
Jessica's Creative Kitchen
Aug 6, 20243 min read
Chilled Mango Soup
Our air conditioning broke a few weeks ago. If you're up in the northeast, it was during that week of 100º temps. For the first two days...
Jessica's Creative Kitchen
Jul 5, 20241 min read
Chickpea “Tuna” Salad
I've seen the recipes for this mock tuna salad before and honestly, I didn't buy into it. It wasn't until my friend made it for our...
Jessica's Creative Kitchen
Jun 5, 20241 min read
Homemade BBQ Sauce
Making your own BBQ sauce is not only easy to do, you avoid all of the unnecessary ingredients in the store bought version. 1 cup tomato...
Jessica's Creative Kitchen
Apr 9, 20241 min read
Vegan Ranch Dressing
3/4 cup vegan mayo (I like Follow your Heart avocado oil vegenaise) 3/4 cup dairy-free yogurt (I use Kite Hill) ¼ to ½ cup non-dairy milk...
Jessica's Creative Kitchen
Apr 9, 20241 min read
BBQ Chicken Salad
I usually make this with the chicken on the side and those who like chicken can add it to their bowl. Note though that many have eaten it...
Jessica's Creative Kitchen
Apr 9, 20241 min read
Roasted Butternut Squash with Red Onions and Tahini Dressing
Recipe inspired by Yotam Ottolenghi 1 large butternut squash, cut into 1" wedges 2 red onions, cut into wedges ¼ cup tahini 2 Tbsp fresh...
Jessica's Creative Kitchen
Nov 2, 20231 min read
Vegetable Curry
When choosing a Curry paste, I use store bought, as there are really good ones on the market. Make sure that you read the ingredient...
Jessica's Creative Kitchen
Nov 1, 20232 min read
Moroccan Vegetable Tagine
Serves 4 • Adapted recipe by TheSpruceEats.com The good news is that you don't need a tagine to make this recipe. Simply layer the...
Jessica's Creative Kitchen
Oct 23, 20232 min read
Chili Garlic Brussels Sprouts & Asparagus
By steaming the Brussels and Asparagus more of the nutrients stay intact. And you will love this simple dressing! So easy and delicious....
Jessica's Creative Kitchen
Apr 3, 20231 min read
Sheet Pan Greek Chicken (or Mushroom)
When I first made this dish, the original recipe called for 1/2 cup of oil (!!!) and chicken thighs WITH skin and bones. I'm always...
Jessica's Creative Kitchen
Mar 15, 20232 min read
Swedish Strawberry Cake (Jordgubbstårta)
This is such a classic cake in Sweden, especially popular during the Midsommar holiday. It was my dad's favorite cake and my mom made it...
Jessica's Creative Kitchen
Mar 4, 20232 min read
Salted Cod Fritters : Bolinhos de Bacalhau
I first had salted cod fritters when I was in Portugal. I absolutely loved them and knew I wanted to make them at home. Salted cod is...
Jessica's Creative Kitchen
Feb 5, 20232 min read
Roasted Cauliflower with Pine Nut Caper Vinaigrette
One of the big lessons I've learned this year is replacing oil with water when sautéing and roasting. It doesn't compromise flavor at all...
Jessica's Creative Kitchen
Dec 20, 20221 min read
Winter Kale & Quinoa Salad
1/2 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed 6 cups chopped kale 1 cup pomegranate seeds 1/2 cup dried cranberries 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped For the...
Jessica's Creative Kitchen
Dec 8, 20221 min read
Beans and Greens Cauliflower Gnocchi
1/4 cup water 1 (12 ounce) bag frozen cauliflower gnocchi 1 (15 ounce) can no-salt white beans, do not drain ½ teaspoon salt & pepper or...
Jessica's Creative Kitchen
Dec 6, 20221 min read
Lussekatter: Swedish Saffron Bread
Lussekatter or saffron bread is the traditional sweet bread served on Santa Lucia. It's a simple yeast dough with saffron, decorated with...
Jessica's Creative Kitchen
Dec 4, 20222 min read
Vegan Pumpkin Cheesecake
This recipe is a no-bake, dairy-free, gluten-free with a nut-free option. I have made both versions and love it! It can be made ahead and...
Jessica's Creative Kitchen
Nov 22, 20222 min read
Thanksgiving Tabbouleh Salad
1/2 cup chopped shallots 1 clove garlic, minced 3 cups vegetable broth 2 cups dry bulgur 1 12-16oz chopped butternut squash, cut uniform...
Jessica's Creative Kitchen
Nov 17, 20221 min read
Quick Chicken & Lime Soup
This is such a delicious and easy meal. I actually mostly use canned diced tomatoes (not Rotel) and then add thinly sliced jalapeno to my...
Jessica's Creative Kitchen
Nov 15, 20222 min read
Lentils with Creamy Mushrooms
This is a recipe that I found on Budgetbytes.com and have fallen in love with. It’s great over mashed potatoes or cauliflower rice. ...
Jessica's Creative Kitchen
Nov 10, 20221 min read
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