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Dips and Sauces

12 Days of Holiday Snacking Round Up

January 1, 2015 by angelaskitchen Leave a Comment

12 days of holiday snacking Way Better Snacks

I was thrilled to be part of Way Better Snacks 12 Days of Holiday Snacking! Here is a round up of all the delicious things from the bloggers who participated ~ twelve amazing snacks as we counted down to the holiday season. Be sure to stop by each of the links below and tell these awesome bloggers a big “Thank you!” for coming up with such delicious and inspiring treats.

Grab a bag of your favorite flavor of Way Better Snacks and whip up a a dip to share with family and friends as you celebrate the New Year. Enjoy!

Day 1: Angela’s Kitchen ~ Vegan Holiday Dazzle Dip
Day 2: Green and Clean Mom ~ Garden Goodness Dip
Day 3: Dolly and Oatmeal ~ Roasted Golden Beet Shallot Dip
Day 4: Vegetarian Mamma ~ Cranberry Salsa
Day 5: Central Minnesota Mom ~ Cranberry Horseradish Dip
Day 6: Staying Close to Home ~ Black Bean, Corn and Feta Dip
Day 7: The Whole Tara ~ Smokey Eggplant Dip
Day 8: Some the Wiser ~ Slow Cooker Butternut Bacon Cheese Dip
Day 9: The Black Peppercorn ~ Spicy Buffalo Chicken Dip
Day 10: FabGrandma ~ Mozzarella-Fig Bites and Chunky Guacamole
Day 11: Lemon Tree Dwelling ~ Olive Tapenade
Day 12:​ Celiac and the Beast ~ Shrimp Ceviche

Filed Under: Christmas, Dairy Free, Dips and Sauces, GFCF, Gluten Free, Holiday

Vegan Holiday Dazzle Spread – 12 Days of Holiday Snacking!

December 8, 2014 by angelaskitchen 1 Comment

A creamy dairy free spread layered with olives, roasted red peppers and spinach for festive flair.
Vegan Holiday Dazzle Spread

Every year our family bundles up and heads downtown for the Hollidazzle parade before going the 8th Floor Macy’s Holiday Display and take picture with Santa. Yep, even as my kids have gotten bigger (and my son is now 19 years old and 6′ 3″ tall) they still troop on in to get a picture with Santa for their mom. Best kids ever! Last year was the last year for Hollidazzle parade, changing to this year’s Hollidazzle Village. Messing with holiday traditions can be a tricky thing, but we need to leave room for traditions to grow and change while keeping the core of why it was important to your family.

The most common question I receive from families newly diagnosed with food allergies is how to manage the holidays. We all have food traditions strongly tied to our holiday memories and want to preserve them for our children and ourselves. When food allergies or celiac enter the picture, holidays can seem like an overwhelming obstacle instead of a chance to rest and renew with our family. My suggestion? Make a dinner you know everyone already enjoys, and isn’t too difficult to make that satisfies your allergy restrictions. Then, ask you family (our yourself) what is the one dish that would help make it feel like Christmas. Make that one thing and have the whole family pitch in to help. Every year, just adapt one recipe as you choose to, but don’t sweat it if it doesn’t turn out exactly as you planned. You may just create a new tradition of your own!

For my family, Swedish Rye Bread was what was requested, and honestly, the first year my gluten free yeasted breads were VERY odd. I should have gone with a more forgiving muffin with similar spices, but I was stubborn determined. Never mind that all my yeasted gluten free breads where lopsided… That Christmas just the smell of the spices and the parts we were able to nibble (around the sunk in center) were delicious simply because we tried to make it together. And, boy, did my son (who was 6 at the time) laugh and laugh at the funny looking bread. 🙂 That is a Christmas memory I cherish. Not the oddly shaped bread, but the time we took to try to make it together and the laughter we shared when it didn’t go as we planned. Now when I grind the spices for gluten free Swedish “Rye” Bread I remember that first gluten free Christmas and the lesson on not taking myself or the food at the table too seriously. It is the company that matters – that we are together, and safe with plenty of food that will nourish, even if it is lopsided.

What are the holiday traditions that make things special for your family?

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This holiday season, 11 other bloggers and I are participating in the 12 Days of Holiday Snacking with Way Better Snacks! I can’t wait to see what everyone else comes up with to pair with Way Better’s fabulous chips. Gotta love their non-GMO, sprouted crispy tastiness. They best part for our family is all of the tortilla chips are gluten free. Check out the Way Better Snacks Pinterest board over the next few weeks as more snacks are added and give the other bloggers some love. The recipe links will also be at the Way Better Snacks Facebook page, so definitely keep an eye out for those.

This holiday season, try my simple to put together dairy free spread that will compete with any dairy filled cheese ball. The colorful layers give it delicious flavor while looking festive. The best part? This spread is easy-peasy to put together and it can be made up to 5 days before your need it. If you don’t want to take the time to allow the spread to set up or want to layer it, simply scoop the blended cashew mixture into a bowl and stir in the olives, peppers and spinach.

We like to serve our dips with sprouted and tasty Way Better Snacks to really make our dips feel like something special. We used the Punkin Cranberry (LOVE!) and the Unbeatable Blues with the spread and the spread was delish on both. To learn more about why sprouting is so important, and more about all the yummy flavors they carry, check out their website for more info: gowaybetter.com. Enjoy!

Vegan Holiday Dazzle Spread – 12 Days of Holiday Snacking!

A creamy dairy free spread with festive flair!
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Course Appetizer, Christmas, dips & spreads, holiday, Vegan friendly

Ingredients
  

  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 cup fresh spinach leaves chopped
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 3/4 cup raw cashews soaked for 3 to 6 hours
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons agave or honey I know honey isn't vegan, but it's usually how I roll in this recipe
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons coconut oil
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons or more water as needed up to 1/3 cup
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 8 ounce container dairy free cream cheese substitute softened
  • 1/4 cup diced kalamata olives
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 cup diced roasted red pepper

Instructions
 

  • Lightly oil a mini loaf pan. Line with plastic wrap or parchment paper, allowing the wrap to overhang the pan. You will use these "handles" to lift the spread from the pan after it has set. Lightly oil wrap or parchment. Set aside.
  • In a small skillet, heat olive oil over medium-heat. Add spinach, garlic and basil to pan, sautéing until spinach has wilted. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove from heat and allow to cool until ready to use in recipe.
  • In a Vitamix or other high-powered blender, blend soaked and drained cashews with lemon juice, agave or honey, coconut oil and apple cider vinegar. Add water one tablespoon at a time, as needed, to make a very smooth and thick spread texture. It should be similar to the texture of cream cheese.
  • Add softened cream cheese substitute to cashew mixture and blend well until smooth. Taste and add salt, if needed.
  • Create the layers: Divide the cashew mixture into 4 parts. Scoop 1/4 of the cashew mixture into the prepared mini-loaf pan, smoothing into an even layer. Mix olives and thyme together. Spread olives evenly onto cashew mixture. Scoop another 1/4 carefully onto of the olive layer and smooth. Spread peppers evenly onto cashew mixture. Add another 1/4 of the cashew mixture on top of pepper layer. Smooth cashew mixture. Spread spinach mixture evenly onto cashew layer. Add final 1/4 of cashew mixture to loaf pan and smooth.
  • Wrap pan with plastic wrap and place in refrigerator until firm. Spread can be made 5 days before serving, covered and refrigerated. To serve, unwrap spread. Lift spread out of loaf pan using parchment or plastic wrap lining pan. Careful flip onto serving plate and remove parchment. Serve with your favorite Way Better Snacks and enjoy!

Join Way Better Snacks for their first ever Twitter Party this Thursday, December 11th, 7:30 p.m. CST (5:30 p.m PST/8:30 p.m. EST) all about healthy and delicious Holiday Snacking.  Follow #snackwaybetter and @WayBetterSnacks to join in the fun!

WBS twitter party invite 12-2014

Learn more about Way Better Snacks! 

Website: http://gowaybetter.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WayBetterSnacks

Twitter: @WayBetterSnacks

Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/waybettersnacks/

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12 Days of Holiday Snacking with Way Better Snacks:

Day 1: Vegan Holiday Dazzle Spread from Angela’s Kitchen

Day 2: Garden Goodness Dip or Salad from Green and Clean Mom

I created this recipe for Way Better Snacks, but was not compensated other than with delicious chips and payment to purchase the ingredients. It’s a delicious sprouted snack I buy and serve my own family (our favs are Sweet Potato, Black Bean, Punkin and Sweet Chili). Thank you for supporting the brands that I carefully choose to work with, that help make this site possible. All opinions are 100% my own.

Filed Under: Christmas, Corn Free, Dairy Free, Dips and Sauces, Egg Free, Fish Free, GFCF, Gluten Free, Holiday, Peanut Free, Pork Free, Recipe, Shellfish Free Tagged With: Appetizer, Christmas, Corn Free, Dairy Free, Egg Free, Fish Free, GFCF, GFDF, Gluten Free, holiday, olives, Peanut Free, peppers, Pork Free, Recipe, Shellfish Free, spinach, Spread, Vegan, Vegetarian

Back to School Snacks at the Snap Fitness blog today!

August 14, 2014 by angelaskitchen Leave a Comment

School Snacks Snap Fitness

Need some ideas and recipes for back to school eats? Head over to the Snap Fitness blog for recipes for Gluten Free Breakfast Cookies, Hummus with variations, and a Cucumber Sub “Sandwich.”  Enjoy!

 

You’ll find the recipes over at the Snap Fitness blog today.

Filed Under: Breakfast, Dairy Free, Dips and Sauces, GFCF, Gluten Free Tagged With: back to school, Dairy Free, GFCF, Gluten Free

Make your own… Honey Mustard Dressing

May 22, 2013 by angelaskitchen 2 Comments

Gluten Free Dairy Free Honey Mustard Dressing

 

If you follow my blog, you know I like to make my own dressing when I can.  Dressing whips up really quickly, and by making it yourself you can control the ingredients.  Gotta love that!  Honey Mustard Dressing is a classic, sweet and tangy, the perfect complement to Spring greens.  What dressing do you like on your salad?  Got a favorite?

Make your own tag

Honey Mustard Dressing

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Course dairy free, gfcf, gluten free, salad dressing

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup dijon mustard
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 3 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Whisk all ingredients together until everything is well blended and smooth.
  • Extra dressing can be stored in a sealed container, in the refrigerator.

 

Filed Under: Dairy Free, Dips and Sauces, GFCF, Gluten Free, Recipe

Make your own… Creamy Orange Poppy Seed Dressing

March 20, 2013 by angelaskitchen 3 Comments

Even with the cold winds, snow drifts and icy sidewalks of Minnesota, I can tell Spring is coming.  There is a bit more light everyday, a few more eggs from the chickens, the dogs/kids/myself are all getting antsy to roam outside, and seedings are pushing up to greet the sunlight on every available surface close to a window.  I may overcompensate for my garden desire (and try to squelch my cabin fever) by ordering an unreasonable number of seeds and starting them ALL. The seeds made me think of all the salads I’ll soon be able to enjoy.  sigh…  And dressings- lovely homemade dressings.  You know I love those and have several posted, but I needed a new dressing.  A dressing that is light and a bit sweet, equally at home with savory or sweet ingredients.  One that tasted like the promise of Spring in a jar to tide me over until the ice melts.  Creamy Orange Poppy Seed Dressing is lovely on a spinach salad dressed with berries or avocados (or both).  I can’t wait to use it in a chicken salad with toasted walnuts and sliced red grapes or to drizzle it on ripe sliced peaches.  Mmmm…  This might be the dressing that gets me through.

 

But if not, send some wool socks my way, will ya?

Creamy Orange Poppy Seed Dressing

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Course dairy free, gfcf, gluten free, salad dressing

Ingredients
  

  • 4 tablespoons gluten & dairy free mayonnaise
  • 4 tablespoons gluten & dairy free plain yogurt I used coconut or dairy free sour cream substitute
  • 3 tablespoons orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 teaspoons very finely grated then minced fresh orange zest
  • 2 teaspoons poppy seeds
  • salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • Mix all ingredients together using a whisk. Cover and refrigerate, chilling before use.

 

 I am finally getting around to sharing this on Amy’s blog Simply Sugar and Gluten Free for Slightly Indulgent Tuesday.  Go over and check out all the deliciousness shared over there.  Yum!

Filed Under: Dairy Free, Dips and Sauces, GFCF, Gluten Free, Recipe

Buffalo Chicken Bites with Dairy Free Blue “Cheese” Dip, Gluten Free & Dairy Free

January 31, 2013 by angelaskitchen 5 Comments

This?  Is awesome.  Yep.  You need to make Gluten Free Dairy Free Buffalo Chicken Bites for game day.  Or right now.  Or to serve as lunch or dinner with a big salad.  Or to sneak out of the fridge when no one is looking – not that I would know anything about that sort of thing.  Anyway…

These Buffalo Chicken Bites are …

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Filed Under: Chicken & Turkey, Dairy Free, Dips and Sauces, GFCF, Gluten Free, Products & Reviews, Recipe

Gluten Free Dairy Free Seven Layer Dip

October 10, 2012 by angelaskitchen 4 Comments

You know when you are at a party and all the yummy food is sitting out staring at you, but (if you are a dairy free and gluten free girl, like I am) you know you can’t have any of it?  All the dips seem to have dairy, and the creamy dips taunt you.  (Okay, that part might just be me.)  I gotta tell ya, even if you weren’t all that into dip before, suddenly you miss it.  Absence really can make the heart grow fonder, at least when food allergies are concerned…

 

When I received my Way Better Snacks Tortilla Chips I knew a creamy, decadent, over-the-top dip had to be made.  Of course, that didn’t mean I …

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Filed Under: Dairy Free, Dips and Sauces, GFCF, Gluten Free, Products & Reviews

Apple Pie Dip… What could be better for fall?

October 9, 2012 by angelaskitchen 6 Comments

Want the taste of apple pie without having to make a crust?  Cook up this fun dip and instead!

When Melissa at Stockpiling Moms asked if I could come up with a couple recipes using …

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Filed Under: Dairy Free, Desserts & Treats, Dips and Sauces, Egg Free, GFCF, Gluten Free, Recipe

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