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Spinach Chicken Taquitos

Spinach Chicken Taquitos

  Ingredients: Spinach Tortillas Chicken Breasts Onion Garlic Chipotle Peppers (in Adobo Sauce) Taco Seasoning Adobo Seasoning Salt + Pepper Vegan Cheese Cooking Oil Toppings*** Materials: Small Boiling Pot Cutting Board + Knifes Large Cooking Skillet Cooking Spatula Tongs Measuring Spoons   Taking the two…

Gluten-Free Pretzels

Gluten-Free Pretzels

When I think of summer my mind quickly goes to baseball, corn dogs, lemonade, and pretzels. I guess I would add shopping but let’s not derail the theme. Pretzels have always provided great memories while handing out with friends and family whether at a game…

Coconut Shrimp & Chili Sauce

Coconut Shrimp & Chili Sauce

I do not know what age your taste buds fully mature, but, I certainly know that they do in fact change and acquire new tastes as you grow older. I never thought of myself as a picky eater as a child, mainly because, I always ate what my parents gave me, however, I now believe my parents just knew what and what not to give me to eat. We have already discussed my disdain for carrot cake as a child and how I have created a bomb dairy-free carrot cake recipe… and yes, that was a shameless plug (click here for recipe).

In conjunction with carrot cake, as a child, I had the strongest dislike for coconut, specifically coconut meat. Yes, german chocolate cake was a no-no for my child self, as well as, coconut shrimp. For I am still not the biggest fan of coconut meat or german chocolate cake, I have grown a large liking for coconut shrimp. I have grown a liking so much for coconut shrimp, that I have written and perfected a gluten-free and dairy-free recipe that would make the average coconut hater reconsider.

Check out my Crispy and Delicious Coconut Shrimp and Chili Dipping Sauce Recipe!

WARNING: This recipe contains Shellfish*

Ingredients:

  • Shrimp
  • Gluten-Free Flour
  • Lemon Pepper
  • Adobo Seasoning
  • Old Bay
  • Salt
  • Egg Alternative
  • Fine Coconut Shreds
  • Fine Bread Crumbs
  • Coconut Oil
  • Sweet Chili Sauce
  • Fruit Preserves
  • Red Pepper Flakes
  • Apple Cider Vinegar

 

Materials

  • Shallow Bowls
  • Whisk
  • Tongs
  • Large Frying Pan
  • Measuring Cups & Spoon

Coconut Shrimp

In a large bowl clean and butterfly shrimp with a knife (leaving the tails on) and set aside
Prepare bowls for dredge, in the first bowl combine flour, lemon pepper, adobo, and salt. In the second shallow bowl, whisk together egg alternative and coconut milk. For the third bowl combine bread crumbs and coconut shreds.
Coat a shrimp in the flour mixture, then egg, and coconut crumbs and set on a cooking sheet
Repeat dredge until all shrimp have been prepped and coated.
In a large frying pan heat up coconut oil over the stove to approx. 165°.
Tip: If you do not have a thermometer, sprinkle a bit of water to test the oil. If the Oil begins to pop heavily, remove pan from heat and allow to cool
Once the coconut oil is heated, fry 8-10 shrimp in the pan for 3-5mins on each side
When shrimp is a light and golden brown color remove and repeat until all shrimp is fried.

Chili Dipping Sauce

In a small bowl mix together sweet chili sauce, fruit preserves, chili flakes, and ACV

Coconut Shrimp

Chastiti Johnson
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Dinner, lunch
Cuisine American, Seafood
Servings 4 people

Equipment

  • Whisk
  • 3 Shallow Mixing Bowls
  • Knife
  • Cooking Tongs
  • Measuring Cups & Spoons
  • Large Frying Pan

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Ib. Jumbo Shrimp, Tail On cleaned, raw
  • cup Gluten-Free All-Purpose Flour
  • ½ tsp Lemon Pepper
  • 1 tsp Adobo Seasoning
  • ½ tsp Salt
  • 6 tbsp Egg Alternative or 2 Eggs
  • cup Coconut milk
  • cup Fine Coconut Shreds
  • ½ cup Bread Crumbs
  • cup Coconut Oil

Chili Dipping Sauce

  • ¼ cup Sweet Chili Sauce
  • ¼ cup Fruit Preserves mango or peach
  • Red Pepper Flakes sprinkle to taste
  • 1 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl clean and butterfly shrimp with a knife (leaving the tails on) and set aside
  • Prepare bowls for dredge, in the first bowl combine flour, lemon pepper, adobo, and salt
  • In the second shallow bowl, whisk together egg alternative and coconut milk
  • For the third bowl combine bread crumbs and coconut shreds
  • Coat a shrimp in the flour mixture, then egg, and coconut crumbs and set on a cooking sheet
  • Repeat dredge until all shrimp have been prepped and coated
  • In a large frying pan heat up coconut oil over the stove to approx. 165°
  • Once the coconut oil is heated, fry 8-10 shrimp in the pan for 3-5mins on each side
  • When shrimp is a light and golden brown color remove and repeat until all shrimp is fried

Chili Dipping Sauce

  • In a small bowl mix together sweet chili sauce, fruit preserves, chili flakes, and ACV
Keyword Coconut Shrimp, Gluten Free, Shrimp

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Vegan Carrot Cake

Vegan Carrot Cake

We have officially made it to spring! Showers and flowers… bugs and bunnies. Today I’m bringing a great Easter and spring classic dessert. This sweet and savory treat used to be one that my younger self didn’t appreciate however as we grow we learn not…

Cuban Empanadas

Cuban Empanadas

Empanadas have always been a family fan favorite that even with living in Mexico we did not learn about until my late teens. Many countries and cultures have many versions of Empanadas (or meat pies) that encompass many flavors and ingredients. One country that’s flavors…

Gluten-Free Empanada Dough

Gluten-Free Empanada Dough

You cannot have empanadas without dough. This Latin American and Southern European pastry translates to “enbreaded” meaning to wrap or coat in bread. This recipe of Empanada Dough is set to be dairy-free and gluten-free for those who love dough and flaky pastries with food sensitivities this recipe is made for you.

Check out this vegan and gluten-free empanada dough recipe!

Ingredients:

  • Gluten-Free Flour
  • Xanthan Gum*
  • Unsalted Vegan Butter
  • Salt
  • Flaxmeal
  • Vinegar
  • Dairy-Free Milk
  • Ice Water

Materials:

  • Pastry Blender*
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Plastic Wrap
  • Mixing Bowls
Combine flax meal with 3 tbsps of water and let sit for 5mins
Tip: this will create a flax meal egg substitute
Whisk gluten-free flour and salt in a medium mixing bowl then toss your very cold butter into the flour mixture and pinch butter using your hands or pastry blender until butter is broken into smaller pieces.
Once the flax meal has combined with water, whisk in dairy-free milk, ⅓ cup of ice water, and vinegar quickly to avoid curdling of the milk.
Pour the flax egg over the flour and butter mixture and toss with a fork to combine to begin to form the dough
When most of the dough is formed, pour the dough out onto a flat surface begin to kneed the dough using your hands
Next, work the dough until formed, the dough will be fairly dry and you will see butter chunks
Tip: Small chunks of butter make for great flaking of the dough
With plastic wrap, wrap the dough and let sit in the refrigerator for 1 hr until ready to prep empanadas

For a full empanada filling recipe (click here)

Vegan Empanada Dough

A dairy-free and gluten-free alternative to a classic authentic dough
Course Dinner
Cuisine Mexican, Tex Mex
Servings 10 empanadas

Equipment

  • Pastry Blender
  • Mixing bowls
  • Fork
  • Measuring Cups and Spoons
  • Plastic Wrap

Ingredients
  

  • Cup Gluten-Free Flour w/ xanthan Gum
  • ½ Cup Vegan Butter, Unsalted very cold
  • 1 tbsp Flax meal + water
  • 1 tbsp Vinegar
  • 2 tbsp Dairy-free Milk, Unsweetened
  • 1 Cup Ice water

Instructions
 

  • Combine flax meal with 3 tbsps of water and let sit for 5mins
  • Whisk gluten-free flour and salt in a medium mixing bowl
  • Toss your very cold butter into the flour mixture and pinch butter using your hands or pastry blender until butter is broken into smaller pieces
  • Once flax meal has combined with water, whisk in dairy-free milk, ⅓ cup of ice water, and vinegar quickly
  • Pour the flax and milk mixture over the flour and butter mixture and toss with a fork to combine to begin to form the dough
  • When most of the dough is formed, pour the dough out onto a flat surface begin to kneed the dough using your hands
  • Next, work the dough until formed yet fairly dry and you see butter chunks
  • With plastic wrap, wrap the dough and let sit in the refrigerator for 1 hr until ready to prep empanadas
Keyword Allergy Friendly, Baking, Dough, Empanadas, Vegan baking

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Empanadas Recipe (Click Here)

Gluten Free Key-Lime Snowball Cookies

Gluten Free Key-Lime Snowball Cookies

Now I know snowball cookies are typically made for the holidays or in the middle of winter however no one said we couldn’t add a touch of spring to the mix. Citrus flavors like lemon or key-lime really get me excited for the spring and…

Vegan Double-Chocolate Chip Snowball Cookies

Vegan Double-Chocolate Chip Snowball Cookies

Stepping into spring let’s have a quick step into winter and the great freezing weather and hot beverages like hot cocoa. But of course, we can’t forget the snow that we all love yet dislike when it overstays its welcome. I wanted to bring the…

Vegan Chili

Vegan Chili

When I think of Chili I think of fall tailgates and football however there is something about this winter season that has given me a craving for Chili. Back in the day during wintertime my family and I growing up would always pick up fast food chili for dinner after a long day. As a child, I never knew any chili ingredients or how to prepare this classic meal I just knew it was such a warm and hardy treat when my family would eat out.

Since we are on this “health” journey I wanted to make this very popular recipe… Vegan Chili. I know not a mind-blowing invention but being it my first time I wanted to produce a quick and easy recipe for anyone to prepare. If you feel that you “can’t” or “aren’t” good at cooking this is the recipe for you!

Here is my quick easy and flavorful Vegan Chili! You may double back and think you’re eating meat!

Ingredients:

  • Beyond Meat
  • Sweet Onion
  • Garlic
  • Bell Pepper
  • Chili Seasoning
  • Adobo Seasoning
  • Vegetable Broth
  • Canned Tomatoes
  • Red Kidney Beans
  • White Kidney Beans
  • Beer
  • Jalapeño
  • Worshishire Sauce
  • Cooking Oil
  • Bay leaf
  • Salt & Pepper

Materials:

  • Cooking Stock Pot
  • Wooden Cooking Spoon
  • Cooking Knife & Cutting Board
  • Measuring Cups & Spoons

In your large stockpot on medium-high heat begin to sauté the diced onions and garlic with cooking oil until onions are transparent.

Once onions have cooked, in the same pot begin cooking the plan-based beef until mostly brown.

When plan-based beef begins to cook down, at medium heat begin to add Worshishire sauce, chili seasoning, adobo, tomato paste, and diced tomatoes, jalapeños, and mix until combined.

Next, add vegetable broth and beer followed by the remaining vegetables (red & white kidney beans, bell pepper) and stir.

Tip: beer is optional, however, for a good flavor consider using a “lager” beer.

After adding in beans and peppers, stir in salt, pepper, arrowroot, and bay leaf.

Bring chili to low heat and allow to cook for an Hr to thicken.

Once the beer has cooked down, prepare a bowl of chili, add desired toppings and serve.

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Vegan Chili

March 1, 2021
: 4 people
: 30 min
: 1 hr
: 1 hr 30 min
: Easy

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Ingredients
  • 1 Ib Plant-Based Beef, optional
  • 2 tbsp Cooking Oil
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 Sweet Onion, diced
  • 11/2 Bell Pepper, diced
  • 1 Packet Chili Seasoning
  • 1 tsp Adobo Seasoning
  • 2 cups Vegetable Broth
  • 10 oz Diced Tomatoes, can
  • 3 Tbsp Tomato Paste
  • 16 oz Red Kidney Beans, can
  • 16 oz White Kidney Beans, can
  • 12 oz Canned Beer
  • 1 whole Diced Jalapeño, deseeded
  • 1 tbsp Worshishire Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Arrowroot Powder
  • 3 Bay leafs
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Pepper
Directions
  • Step 1 In a large stock pot on medium-high heat begin to sauté the diced onions and garlic with cooking oil until onions are transparent
  • Step 2 Once onions have cooked, in the same pot begin cooking the plan-based beef until mostly brown
  • Step 3 When plan-based beef begins to cook down, at medium heat begin to add worshishire sauce, chili seasoning, adobo, tomato paste, and diced tomatoes, jalapeños and mix until combined
  • Step 4 Next, add vegetable broth and beer followed by the remaining vegetables (red & white kidney beans, bell pepper) and stir
  • Step 5 After adding in beans and peppers, stir in salt, pepper, arrowroot, and bay leaf
  • Step 6 Bring chili to low heat and allow to cook for an Hr to thicken
  • Step 7 Once beer has cooked down, prepare a bowl of chili, add desired toppings and serve

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Dairy-Free Shrimp & Polenta

Dairy-Free Shrimp & Polenta

If you knew anything about me during my collegiate years, during the season of love (aka Valentine’s Day) I would always celebrate with my single girls by making a nice home cook meal. Today we call it Galentine’s! None the less, I have continued to…