Onesto's Blog: gluten-free recipes, easy entertaining tips, musings

Onesto's recipe for gluten-free, whet-free, vegan and non-GMO Asian Lettuce Cups

Spring Salad: Asian Lettuce Cups

You can save time and make this recipe even easier by using pre-shredded carrots and cabbage, found in many grocery stores today. I always have raw cashews in our fridge, but you can use roasted cashews, peanuts or almonds as well!

Onesto's recipe for a gluten-free, vegan and wheat-free Greenbean, Shallot and Orange Salad

Spring Salad: Green Beans, Shallots and Oranges

When I am enjoying a well-made salad, I appreciate how each forkful is packed with different flavors and textures: crisp veggies, crunchy croutons, salty nuts, sweet berries, creamy cheeses, pickled beans, tangy dressings…the possibilities are endless!

Onesto's recipe for a healthy, gluten-free, vegan and simple salad with a sesame dressing. Best served with Onesto's gluten-free Sea Salt crackers.

Teacher Appreciation Lunch: Spring Lettuces with Sesame Dressing

The teachers loved this salad and many continue to ask for the Sesame Dressing recipe. So, in honor of our AMAZING teachers and dedicated staff that work tirelessly for our kids, I am honored to share this recipe with you!

Onesto's recipe for gluten-free, vegan Spring Pea and Mint Dip, served with Onesto's gluten-free and vegan Sea Salt crackers

Quarantine Snack: Spring Pea and Mint Dip

“Sometimes the most important thing in a whole day is the rest we take between two deep breaths.”

Onesto's Recipe for a gluten-free, vegan Red Pepper Hummus served with Onesto's gluten-free Rosemary crackers.

Quarantine Snack: Red Pepper Hummus

This recipe for Red Pepper Hummus was created one afternoon when my kids wanted some hummus, but I didn’t feel like putting on my face mask and gloves and heading to the supermarket, so I used what we had in our pantry. The results? One fantastic quarantine snack that was super easy AND kid approved!

Quarantine Snack: Spicy Three-Cheese Spread and Onesto Crackers

Last week, we came up with this cheesy spread and it was a hit. I hope you find some time to make it with your family and serve it this weekend. It goes great with Onesto Everything Crackers (shameless plug) and is also dynamite lunch or dinner when spread on a piece of thick bread, broiled in the oven and served with a big salad or along a bowl of soup.

Pantries: Not a Wasteland Anymore

All this time I’ve spent in our pantry recently has motivated me to make it more user friendly. I have cleaned up, cleaned out and de-cluttered our supply of boxed, canned and jarred food. The result: I now have a clear sense of what we have, what we need and a road map for some really tasty meals I can make with my family this weekend.

Onesto's gluten-free, vegan and wheat-free recipe for basil pesto and pasta.

Meatless Monday: Basil Pesto and Bow-tie Pasta

I hope that this week, you will be able to enjoy Pesto and Bow-tie Pasta with your family. One good thing that has come out of this crazy situation we find ourselves in is the time we are spending with our families.

Meatless Mondays: Lentil and Black Bean Shepard's Pie

The following recipe is a favorite in our house, especially around St. Patrick’s Day and you won’t even miss the meat because this recipe is so hearty and satisfying. Because we’ve all been advised to stock up on shelf stable items, chances are you have everything you need in your pantry for this delicious recipe!

Meatless Monday: Avocado and Cannellini Bean Toasts

Did you know that the most popular type of avocado eaten in the US today is the Hass avocado?

Meatless Monday: Stuffed Poblano Peppers

In honor of the grass (potentially) turning green this month, I’d love to share a fun and delicious green-inspired meatless meal. If you don’t like the slight heat from the poblano peppers, you can substitute green bell peppers. The same exact cooking process applies.

Dessert with a (Citrus) Twist: Beet and Clementine Pudding

The addition of the clementine’s zest gives the pudding a bright, happy, naturally sweet and citrus-y flavor.