CLAIRE CAN COOK

People always ask me how I possibly can survive being gluten free if I have to miss out on bread, cake, bagels, etc. But the secret is that I do not have to miss out because I have found so many great products that I find just as delicious. Being gluten free can be really hard especially because I adopted the diet when I was older so it took some getting used to. There are definitely some products that replace regular food that make being gluten free a lot easier, yummier,

Over two years ago I made some strawberry oats muffins that I really enjoyed, and I have not been able to find the recipe since. I opened my fridge yesterday and saw a big basket of strawberries my mom and sister, Annie, had picked up at Ikeda's Market on their way home from Tahoe. The strawberries somehow reminded me of those muffins I made oh so long ago and inspired me to put my improvising chef hat on. I got some strawberries, apple sauce, and Bob's Red Mill free oats

After being gluten free for over two years I have learned a thing or two about how to still enjoy pasta! Here are some of the things I have learned along the way about going out for dinner, shopping at the store, and cooking at home. When you are eating out: When I first went gluten free I thought I would never be able to order pasta at a restaurant again, but I was wrong! Here is a list of the places in my area where I enjoy ordering gluten free Pasta! 1. The Cheesecake Fa

Anyone who knows me knows that carrots are one of my absolute favorite foods. These muffins are just another delicious was to incorporate this delicious veggie into the most important meal of the day. These muffins are also great because they have protein sources such as flax meal, hemp seeds, and oats. Also these yummy muffins are oil free! Ingredients 3 tablespoons flax meal 1 large carrot 3/4 cups apple sauce 1/4 cup water 1 tablespoon agave 1 mashed banana 2 tablespoon

When I was younger I never dared to eat anything spicier than ketchup (I know, ridiculous), but in the past few years I have been trying to integrate more spice in my diet. A few months ago, I developed this spiced cauliflower recipe, which has the perfect spice kick, but can be adjusted to be more mild. And, according to my mom, it is one of the best recipes that I have ever invented! Ingredients 12oz Cauliflower 2 Tablespoon of olive oil 1 Tablespoon curry powder 1 Teaspoo

This summer, when I was away from my family in Massachusetts, I received a phone call from my sister. She sounded panicked but when I asked what was wrong, she said nothing was wrong. She was just desperate for my tofu taco recipe. I think her desperate craving really encapsulates how delicious this recipe is. Tacos have always been one of my favorite foods and this recipe is a delicious vegetarian spin! I tend to serve these tacos on corn tortillas, but this tofu filling

Hot Chocolate is a staple in every kid's childhood, even the coldest winter days can be solved with a cup of hot chocolate upon arriving home from school. I have to say I really used to honestly be a Swiss Miss powder hot chocolate kind of gal, it was easy, quick, and pretty good, but when I gave up dairy that was not going to fly anymore. Even if you just make hot chocolate powder with water instead of milk, it still contains sneaky ingredients like powdered milk or modifi

Grilled Tofu is a great alternative to meat. I like to substitute tofu in what used to be my favorite recipes for chicken or beef. There are so many fun ways to play around with it. I included two of my favorite marinades, but you can pretty much sub any of your favorite recipes in! I also have no barbecue/grill skills so I just like to use a cast iron griddle with grill strips. Here is what the final product of the tofu looks like Drying out the tofu so it will absorb the

Lentils are one of my favorite foods and they are a great protein source and are very filling. These red lentils are some of my favorites and they are from Trader Joes. They are so fun to make and I love to experiment with ways to prepare them, one time I even put diced apple in (they were delicious). In this post I will explain how I make my basic recipe! After a LOT of trial and error I think I have this lentil thing down. You will need: 1 tablespoon Olive Oil 5 Cups Wate

Tacos are one of my all time favorites foods, but usually they have meat filling, which can be very heavy and is not vegetarian friendly. Cauliflower filling is a light and delicious taco alternative! It is quick, easy and always fills my taco cravings. Taco Filling 12 oz cauliflower Juice of 1 lime 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/4 teaspoon chili powder 1 teaspoon honey 1/4 cup olive oil 2 tablespoons gluten free teriyaki sauce 1 teaspoon onion powder Tacos 8 white corn torti

On @clairecancook I have posted a LOT of different cookies over time, and I have decided to share my top ones with you! Most of these recipes are my adaptations of other bakers recipes, originals are linked. Oaty Chocolate Chip Cookies These cookies are a spin on a classic chocolate chip cookie. They are oat based so they have more chewy texture, and the oats add some protein to your desert. Also, they are gluten free and vegan! 1 Cup Rolled oats 1 Cup Rolled oats ground in b