Tag: dairy free

Vanilla Chai Oatmeal Latte

Vanilla Chai Oatmeal Latte

My daughter Josceline is visiting from college. I wanted to surprise her with something warm and cozy. Since she does not drink coffee (I know right? Who’s kid is she really…) I brewed some of my favorite tea and blended it with some other very 

Sassy Beef Brisket

Sassy Beef Brisket

I know I probably sound like a crazy lady every time I post a new recipe. I promise my excitement is real… yes, every single recipe, every single time! Those who know me know how invested I am providing you with real recipes. Recipes I 

Chile Verde con Cashew Queso

Chile Verde con Cashew Queso

I have honestly hand to my heart made this recipe at least 15 times and was never ever happy with the result. I never ever post recipes until I love the outcome and not unless my family licks the pan or plate clean!

My parents are both from Chihuahua Mexico. If there is one dish everyone from Chihuahua is familiar with its Chile Verde con Queso. It’s as common as beans and tortillas! We eat it with everything! It’s one of the many many things I look forward to when I go to Chihuahua… and when you mention the city of Villa Ahumada Chihuahua my mouth waters and I drool a little! They are famous for their Chile Verde! So with all that said, I’m trying to come up with healthier more nutrient dense meals I came up with this little gem. I also love to create dishes that people with gluten and dairy sensitivities can also enjoy! If I have ever made something fabulous its this! Oh and guess what else? The cashew queso makes the most amazing base for a paleo cream sauce you can use over zoodles or in a tasty chicken pot pie.

Chile Verde con Cashew Queso

Damn good!  Creamy, dairy free spicy queso dip !  This dip also doubles as an amazing topper for eggs in the morning or smothered over tacos!  
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes

Ingredients
  

CASHEW QUESO

  • 1 cup raw cashews
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup coconut milk canned, full fat
  • 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

CHILE VERDE

  • 3 tablespoons avocado or olive oil
  • 1 onion diced
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tomato diced
  • 2 cups fire roasted green chiles peeled and diced
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Preheat over to 400 degrees. 
  • Place the cashews and the 2 cups of water in a small bowl.  Cover with plastic wrap and allow to soak over night on the counter. 
  • When ready to make the queso drain the soaking water.  
  • In the blender combine the coconut milk, nutritional yeast, mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, salt and pepper. 
  • Blend until smooth… I blended for 45 seconds in Vitamix.  Set aside. 
  • In a skillet heat the oil and add the onion and garlic.  Cook until onions are soft, around 5 minutes.  
  • Add the tomato, cumin, oregano, salt and pepper. 
  • Cook an additional 5 minutes. 
  • Pour the cashew queso over the top making sure you cover the top of the chile verde. 
  • Place skillet in oven at cook for 12-15 minutes until golden and bubbly !
  • Serve with some chips and indulge in the spicy creamy goodness ! 
Sesame Beef & Riced Cauliflower Meatballs

Sesame Beef & Riced Cauliflower Meatballs

These delicious little Sesame & Riced Cauliflower Meatballs will wow you! I promise. I paired them with my Carrot Curry Sauce which made for the perfect combination! These are made with half ground meat and half riced cauliflower which makes them very nutrient dense. My 

Beef & Zucchini Enchilada Stack

Beef & Zucchini Enchilada Stack

Oh yes Baby! Am I the only one that loves pretty food! I mean really? Look at this gorgeous dish! I used goat cheese cheddar from Trader Joes which a lot of people who are dairy free seem to tolerate well. If you would like 

Fergie’s Famous Red Enchilada Sauce

Fergie’s Famous Red Enchilada Sauce

I really think that if I was asked what I’m most known for it is my Enchiladas! There has never been a time when anyone in my family has been disappointed because I made them. The beauty of having a good enchilada sauce recipe and or already made sauce is that you can whip up a great tasting meal in no time. Enchiladas, chilaquiles, braised pork or chicken in red sauce, pozole… I mean my goodness the possibilities! This batch makes about 1 ½ to 2 quarts worth of sauce and it freezes beautifully !

Fergie’s Famous Red Enchilada Sauce

Probably one if not the easiest most delicious and versatile sauce you will ever make! 
Prep Time 35 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 2 quarts

Ingredients
  

  • 20 dry California or New Mexico Chile stems removed
  • 6 cups water
  • ½ onion
  • 6 garlic cloves
  • 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 tablespoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil or any neutral tasting oil

Instructions
 

  • Bring the 6 cups of water to a boil. Remove from heat. 
  • Add the dried chiles making sure the chiles are submerged under water, I use a small plate to weigh them down.  Allow for the chiles to reconstitute which takes 30-60 minutes.  You can also do this in the evening and allow for the chiles to sit over night.  
  • Once your chiles are nice and soft (see picture above) strain the water and discard. 
  • Place the strained chiles, onion, garlic, broth, sea salt, oregano and oil in the blender.  Preferably a high power blender like a Vitamix or Blendtec. 
  • Blend for 1 ½ minutes on high until nice and smooth. 
  • Place in saucepan and bring to a boil. Once the sauce boils reduce to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
  • Will keep in refrigerator for 1 week or you can freeze. 
Chicken Egg Drop Soup

Chicken Egg Drop Soup

You may have already figured out … I LOVE SOUP. I can’t get enough of it! I hardly have a sweet tooth. Its most defiantly a savory tooth or as I like to call it… a Soup Tooth! I love asian food but unfortunately I 

Enchilada Cauliflower Steaks

Enchilada Cauliflower Steaks

I am obsessed with tasty side dishes. I hate steamed vegetables! Yes I said it ! I love flavor, texture and color. When you are trying to save some money and not spend so much on expensive organic or pastured proteins you can make a 

Salsa Cocida

Salsa Cocida

We are some serious salsa eaters! To be honest making salsa can be time consuming. There is a lot of chopping and dicing. The worst part it does not last very long in the refrigerator. My Salsa Cocida recipe is literally the easiest salsa recipe you will ever make and because it’s cooked it last up to 10 days in the refrigerator. I usually make a double batch and freeze half.

Salsa Cocida

This is the perfect blend of tomatoes, onions, garlic, jalapeño, cilantro and oregano. 
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Snack

Ingredients
  

  • 6 roma tomatoes cut in half
  • 1/2 onion
  • 1-3 jalapeños stems removed and cut in half
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1/2 cup cilantro
  • 2 teaspoons sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 4 tablespoons light olive oil or avocado oil

Instructions
 

  • Place the tomatos, onion, jalapeno, garlic and cilantro in the blender. 
  • Cover the blender and blend on high for 30 seconds. 
  • Heat a medium saucepan and add the oil.  
  • Very carefully add the blender contents into the saucepan.  It will splatter so pour and stir at the same time. 
  • Cook for 10 minutes on medium heat, you will see it change colors, that is normal as the vegetables cook. 
  • Allow it to cool and transfer into a jar with a lid in the refrigerator for up to 10 days. 
Chicken & Gnocchi Stew

Chicken & Gnocchi Stew

Talk about stick to your ribs delicious! This is perfect for those cold evenings when you are craving something creamy and rich yet gluten free and dairy free. The rich and creamy vegetable gravy in this dish makes plenty to freeze and enjoy later in