Vegan Broccoli Cheddar Soup (GF)

A tasty gluten-free and dairy-free meal.

1 cup raw cashews (presoaked if not using a high-speed blender)

2 cups filtered water

1/2 cup nutritional yeast

1 tbsp lemon juice

3 cups vegan chicken or vegetable broth

1 tbsp chives, chopped

2 ribs celery, shredded

3 cups finely chopped broccoli crowns

1 cup carrots, shredded

1/4 tsp nutmeg

If you presoaked the cashews, drain them first. Add the cashews, fresh filtered water, nutritional yeast and lemon juice to a blender. Blend on high until smooth.

In a large pot, add the celery, chives, broth and cashew mixture and mix well. Heat over medium heat for a few minutes.

Add in the broccoli, carrots and nutmeg and stir to combine.

Bring to a boil, then lower to a simmer for 15-20 minutes (stirring often) until thickened.

Once the soup is thickened, remove from heat and season with salt and pepper if desired, and serve warm.

Vegan “Lobster” Bisque (GF)

A gluten-free taste of Maine without a trip to the seashore or seafood.

2 Tbsp vegan butter

3 large shallots, sliced

2 medium carrots, sliced

4 celery ribs, sliced

1 tsp chives, chopped

1/2 tsp smoked paprika

1 tsp thyme

1 tsp Old Bay seasoning

2 tsp vegan Worcestershire sauce

pinch of cayenne

2 Tbsp tomato paste

1 cup white wine

4 cups vegetable broth

1 cup almond milk

1 cup raw cashews

2 cans hearts of palm, sliced into 1/4-1/2” pieces

In a large pot over medium heat, add the butter, shallots, carrots, chives, celery, Old Bay, Worcestershire, smoked paprika, thyme and cayenne.

Cook for 5-7 minutes.

Add the tomato paste, and cook for an additional 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add the wine to deglaze the pot, bring to a simmer and cook another 5-7 minutes.

Add the broth, milk and cashews. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for 10 minutes.

Pour the contents of the pan into a blender, and blend until smooth.

Pour into a serving dish and garnish with hearts of palm.

Vegan “Crab” Cakes

A tasty way to enjoy the taste of the sea without seafood. If using gluten-free bread crumbs, these are gluten-free!

1 can (14 oz) hearts of palm, shredded

1/2 cup bread crumbs (gluten-free if necessary)

1/3 cup celery, shredded

1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce

1 Tbsp lemon juice

1 Tbsp basil

1 tbsp chives, chopped

1 tsp cilantro

1 tsp Old Bay seasoning

Preheat oven to 350°.

In a food processor, shred the hearts of palm and celery.

Combine all the ingredients using a food processor.

Place into greased muffin pans, loosely packing down. (If using regular muffin pans, it makes about 5. If using mini muffin pans, it will make about 10.)

Bake at 350° for 30 minutes.

Serve with tartar sauce.

No “Shrimp” Scampi

A tasty “seafood” pasta meal for dinner. If using gluten-free bread crumbs and hearts of palm, this dish is gluten-free!

8 oz vegan shrimp (or hearts of palm sliced)

1/2 cup vegan butter

4 oz olive oil

1 tbsp chives, chopped

1 Tbsp parsley

1 Tbsp white wine

1 Tbsp lemon juice

8 oz package of pasta (fettuccine or linguine)

vegan cheese sprinkles

3/4 cup bread crumbs (gluten-free if necessary)

Prepare pasta as instructed.

If using vegan shrimp, grill first with a little salt & pepper with a little oil. If using hearts of palm, just add the sliced hearts of palm.

Melt butter, oil, chives, parsley, wine and lemon juice. When melted, add a Tbsp of bread crumbs to it.

Assemble your pasta, remaining bread crumbs, shrimp/hearts of palm, and chive mixture.

Mix to combine and top with additional bread crumbs and cheese.

Creamy Potato & Kale Soup (Stove) (GF)

An easy, quick and satisfying gluten-free meal to make.

6 cups vegetable broth

3-4 lbs yellow potatoes

1 can mixed vegetables

2 tsp rosemary

1 tsp chives, chopped

1 tsp cilantro

1 tsp sage

1 tsp ginger

1/2 tsp ground allspice

1/8 tsp turmeric

1/2 lb kale

1 can full-fat coconut milk

In a food processor, slice the potatoes.

Combine all the ingredients (except the kale and the coconut milk) in a large pot.

Cook on stove over medium-high heat for 30 minutes.

Add kale and coconut milk and stir to combine and wilt the kale.

Serve in bowl and enjoy.

Thai Linguine with Coconut Sauce (GF)

A great gluten-free dinner to make.

2 packages (8 oz each) linguine

2 cans full-fat coconut milk

1/2 cup nutritional yeast

2 Tbsp cilantro

2 Tbsp marjoram

2 Tbsp oregano

1 tbsp chives, chopped

1 tsp ginger

1 tsp cinnamon

1 tsp smoked paprika

1/4 cup hemp seeds

Prepare linguine as directed.

Meanwhile, in a medium pan, combine coconut milk and all spices (except hemp seeds) and stir.

Heat over medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Combine linguine, sauce and hemp seeds in a large bowl.

Mix together well and serve.