You don’t need an occasion to make another carrot cake, especially a healthy one. This is an easy lectin-free spicy carrot cake to make, not very carby as it’s…
Plant Paradox Curried Sardines in Radicchio Cups
Sardines might look like humble food, but they are a nutritional powerhouse. Rich in Omega-3s, sardines are an abundant source of EPA and DHA (what you usually look for…
Nigella’s New Orleans Coleslaw Made Lectin-Free
When I cooked for guests last weekend, I checked one of Nigella’s cookbooks I have at home (slightly damaged by flooding three years ago, but still functional) to get…
Are you on a nightshades-free diet, and you miss mashed potatoes? Well, I believe that this lectin-free purple sweet potato puree recipe tastes much better than your regular potato…
Cauliflower Gratin with Pecans and Caramelized Leeks
It’s true cauliflower can be anything you can think of. It is also perfect in this combination with cheese, caramelized leeks, and pecans. As this recipe was a request…
Lectin-Free Bourbon Chocolate Pecan Pie
Pecans are my new obsession. And I don’t even think I knew they existed before I moved to the US, more precisely to Texas. If you ask me, they…
When you’re in the mood for something hearty and flavorful but short on time, this Romanian-style cabbage roll casserole is a perfect choice. Inspired by the traditional Transylvanian ‘Varza…
Thyme-Roasted Mushrooms with Millet Polenta
A fairly simple meal with Mediterranean vibes, these thyme-roasted mushrooms with millet polenta will hit the spot for mushroom lovers. Take advantage of the wild mushroom season and use…
They say you can take the girl out of Romania but can’t take Romania out of the girl (haha). One of Romania’s most iconic culinary habits, at least if…
Lectin-Free Sweet Potato Pie, Two Colors
How is that time of the year again? I’ve made a similar lectin-free sweet potato pie last year for Thanksgiving, and couldn’t wait to re-test it and improve it…
Ciulama de Ciuperci (Creamy Mushroom and Chicken, Romanian Style)
‘Ciulama de Ciuperci‘ is a Romanian creamy dish made with cream, mushrooms and sometimes chicken. It is similar to the French dish ‘velouté de volaille aux champignons‘. Both recipes…
Lectin-Free Energy Bites with Coconut, Macadamia and Turmeric
These three-ingredient lectin-free energy bites, or call them turmeric-macadamia fat bombs, are not only pretty, and they are also tasty and healthy, and super easy to make. They are…