Mr. Bijoy Writes

It's winter, and I think winter is the season for soups. So here's a delicious, warm bisque for all of you vegan/gluten-free folks to enjoy when it's cold outside! What ya need: 3 cups of vegetable stock 4 cups of butternut squash, peeled and cubed 3/4 cups of carrots, diced 1/2 cup of coconut milk 1/2 cup of onion, diced 1 tablespoon of canola oil 1 tablespoon of vegan butter, unsalted 1/2 teaspoon of kosher sea salt 1/2 teaspoon of fresh ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon of ground nutmeg Ok, so- In a large pot, melt the vegan butter in the oil over medium heat. Stir in the diced onions until tender and translucent. At that point, add the carrots, squash, vegetable stock, salt, pepper, and nutmeg and increase the heat to bring it all to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat and let it all simmer until the carrots are fork tender. Now, transfer this mixture, a little at a time, to a blender and puree until smooth. Once it's all pureed, return the mixture...

Gluten-free diets tend to keep a lot of tasty treats out of reach. Here's a recipe for all of the gluten-free folks that may need a happy thought this week. And, let's be real, brownies are delicious!   What ya need: 1/4 cup of raw cacao powder 1/4 cup of coconut flour 1/4 cup of teff flour 1/4 cup of almond flour 1 tablespoon of decent instant coffee 1/2 teaspoon of xanthum gum 1/2 teaspoon of kosher sea salt 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce, fresh is best 1/4 cup of quality almond milk 1/2 cup of palm sugar 1/4 cup of high-quality maple syrup 1/2 cup of "Earth Balance" Brand vegan butter 1 tablespoon of quality vanilla, (Nielsen-Massey is a great brand to use in everything regarding vanilla)   Ok, so - Preheat your over to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. In a big bowl, combine all of the ingredients and mix well. Pour this into a 8x8, or equivalent siz...

"Gluten-free", "healthy", "low-calorie", and "high fiber" are buzzwords for some people, but run-away-scared terms for others. Let's try and find a happy medium. Here is a healthy, gluten-free recipe that tastes great and is, get this, a good dessert. What ya need: 6 cups of fresh raspberries 5 cups of fresh strawberries, stems removed 1/2 cup of cornstarch 1/2 cup of water 3/4 cup of granulated sugar 1/4 cup of whipping cream 2 teaspoons of confectioners' sugar 1/4 teaspoon of quality vanilla extract 3/4 cup of nonfat plain Greek yogurt Ok, so: In a blender, blend together the raspberries and strawberries until smooth. Push this mixture through a fine sieve into a large bowl. When you've pushed through all of the liquid and fine parts, add enough clean water to equal about 5 cups of liquid.  In a small bowl, mix the 1/2 cup of water with the cornstarch and the granulated sugar. Then, in a large saucepan, mix this mixtu...