This is a succulent little gem of a cake that is gluten-free. The combination of quinoa and almond meal gives it a melt-in-your-mouth sweetness that is so delicate and just delightful! Its nutritional value is superb....as expected! 5.0 from 11 reviews Almond Quinoa Cake Print Author: Catherine Katz Serves: 8 Ingredients 2 cups cooked quinoa (1 cup ... Read More »
Carrot Quinoa Lentils
This is a complete meal in one dish, filled with plant-based protein! The combination of carrots and curry is sweet and tangy and the carrot juice gives it a slight creaminess! Yum! It's superb right off the stove but I also love to make it ahead and have it ready to go in the fridge for a cold lunch over mixed greens. I have a cooking class video here! 4.8 ... Read More »
Hazelnut Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies
Hazelnut, Pumpkin and Oatmeal! You may want to repeat that sequence of words and just savor it right there! It's just a perfect blend of flavors, as delicious and nutritious as it sounds. These cookies are rich in fiber but completely gluten-free--you just have to make sure to use rolled oats that are certified gluten-free (not all oats are). It's simply cuisinicity at its ... Read More »
Marbled Chocolate Pumpkin Baked Custard
WOW is basically what I have to say!! Oh Allright, I'll say more....Amazing, delectable, yummy gluten-free dessert with impeccable nutrition, and so easy to make too! You throw it all in a food processor and drizzle with chocolate, and there you have it! The reason I say WOW to the nutrition as well as the delicious factor is that this marbled chocolate pumpkin baked custard ... Read More »
Orange Polenta Petits Fours
Petits Fours, in French, means "small ovens" but they actually are little fancy pastries or cookies served after an elegant meal or for an afternoon tea. The wholegrain polenta and almond meal in these delightful pastries blend beautifully with the rich extra virgin olive oil and fresh orange juice and give it a Mediterranean Middle Eastern flair. Their rich sweetness and ... Read More »
Mocha Brownie Bites
These are melt-in-your mouth decadent tasting little brownies--gluten-free to boot! The rich coffee flavor is outrageous and the little coffee bean on top of each not only makes for a beautiful presentation but also adds a wonderful little crunchiness! Needless to say there is nothing decadent about these little brownies, nutrition-wise! I use bittersweet chocolate (60%), ... Read More »
Fresh Fig Custard
This is such a lovely little dessert that just brings me back to Provence! It is very quick and simple—just make sure your figs are perfectly fresh and ripe, otherwise the skin can taste a little bitter when baked. My guests always rave about it!! Fresh Fig Custard Print Author: Catherine Katz Serves: 9 Ingredients 12 fresh California fresh figs, very ... Read More »
Flourless Chocolate Cake
It tastes as decadent as it looks! Your guests will never guess what the secret ingredient is in it! This dense chocolate cake is rich, dark and creamy (with an almost molten center!). Yet, it is low in sugar, has no added oil or butter (NONE!) and instead of flour, I use…. organic black beluga lentils! Not only are lentils a powerhouse nutrition staple, but black beluga ... Read More »
Katz Flax Crisps
All 5 of my kids were "raised" on these and their cousins and all their friends and any kid (or adult for that matter!) who ever tried one just LOVES them! YUM! These no-bake cookies are the healthy and nutritious version of the conventional rice crispies that typically contain no fiber and are saturated with hydrogenated oil and marshmallow sugar goo! Instead, these little ... Read More »
Simply Quinoa
It's not fancy! it's the no fuss, full-proof, always perfectly cooked, not mushy, fluffy, yummy SIMPLY QUINOA wholegrain accompaniment to any dish and it takes all of 8 minutes to get on the table! You can also mix in French lentils and serve it with Grilled Veggies over mixed greens for a complete meal-how simply delicious and nutritious is that?! 5.0 from 4 ... Read More »
