ELAINE GORDON

PANTRY ORGANIZATION TIPS (containers linked in @eatingbyelaine bio or DM @eatingbyelaine for the link) It’s been 4 months since our pantry makeover and I can confidently say that we’ve not only been able to maintain the organization of our pantry but we have found our groove with our new ZWILLING pantry systems that have drastically reduced our food waste and our weekly grocery bills. I shared three tips that have helped us greatly in this effort and here are two bonus tips to maintain the pantry and reduce food waste/save money: Bonus Tip #1: I use the @Zwilling_usa app to identify expiration dates to meal plan around pantry items that expire earliest. This helps use create our weekly grocery list. Bonus Tip #2: I recommend transparent containers with labels so you can easily see what’s running low and what each item is (so many flours look the same and without proper labels it is easy to forget and then waste your pantry staples). This may seem obvious but it is so effective and helpful when it comes to reducing food waste and saving money. This, plus our backstock rotation system, the way we refill our containers (new in first and old on top!) and our Zwilling Fresh & Save vacuum sealed food storage containers has been our secret sauce for success. It not only looks better but it functions better too! ✨Use code ELAINE for a free small CUBE container with a purchase of $100 or more of Fresh & Save CUBE products. #sponsored #ZwillingPartner #FreshandSave #zwilling1731#PantryOrganization #pantrymakeover #HomeOrganization #PantryInspo http://bit.ly/3uaNhmm

Cookie Dough Bark with Fudgy Crispy Quinoa Chocolate Topping: 1 cup almond flour 3/4 cup oat flour (GF if desired) 1 cup almond butter (I like TJ’s raw creamy almond butter) 1/4 teaspoon fine salt 1/4 cup pure maple syrup 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 cup mini vegan chocolate chips optional: 1-2 scoops of your favorite protein powder (mix everything together in a bowl... transfer to a parchment lined baking sheet + place another piece of parchment overtop to spread it into one even layer. set aside). 1 cup vegan chocolate chips (I use @hukitchen chocolate gems which melt perfectly and are refined sugar-free - code ELAINE20 for 20% off) 1/2 cup crispy quinoa (or sub crushed up rice cereal but do not use toasted quinoa or puffed quinoa here) 1/4 cup almond butter melt the chocolate (measures 1/2 cup when melted) and stir in the crispy quinoa and almond butter and then pour over the cookie dough layer. Add flaky salt if desired and freeze until solid. Then break it up into whatever sized pieces and enjoy! Store in your freezer. ❤️ SAVE this recipe and tag a friend who would love to try it too!❤️ Comment “crispy quinoa” for a link to where I buy mine. Or, you can use a food processor to pulse up brown rice crisp cereal but the texture will not be exactly the same. The crispy quinoa gives a delicate crunch that is subtle and not overwhelming and just works really well in this recipe. #barkrecipes #cookiedoughbark #bark #eatingbyelaine #glutenfreerecipes #vegantreats #healthydessert #veganglutenfree #eatingbyelaine #healthysnack

Remember when Instagram wasn’t so curated and you just posted what you were eating in the moment? I miss those days where I just shared something I was passionate about. This is what I just ate and it’s not on the blog yet but I cannot gatekeep this recipe another day so sharing it here because I assure you it will change your life 🤌 Jalapeño Herb Tahini Sauce: 1 jalapeño pepper (seeds + stem removed) 5 large cloves garlic (peeled) 🧄 1 bunch cilantro 🌿 (thick bottom stems cut off) 1 bunch parsley 🌿 (thick bottom stems cut off) 1/4 cup runny tahini 1 tablespoons maple 🍁 syrup 1 lime, juiced 1/2 teaspoon salt 2-4 tablespoons water (to thin to your desired consistency) Place everything in the blender and blend it. That’s it! 😉 I put it on everything lately… in wraps, in tacos, on bowls like the one shown (recipe coming soon!) and on salads as a dressing. It’s spicy, fresh, flavorful, bold and just what all your dishes need. I’ve always been a firm believer that a good sauce can make or break a meal. And this one literally proves it. #eatingbyelaine

MATZO CRACK 🍫 comment “crack” for the recipe and share this with someone who needs a quick and easy, no-bake last minute treat for their seder. It’s dairy-free + refined sugar-free and everyone loves this one ❤️ recipe also linked in bio or find it on the blog here: https://www.eatingbyelaine.com/chocolate-matzo-crack-passover/ follow @eatingbyelaine for more ✨ #matzocrack #matzah #matzo #passoverrecipes #passover #matzahcrack

PANTRY ORGANIZATION TIPS (containers linked in @eatingbyelaine bio or DM @eatingbyelaine for the link) I cannot even begin to tell you the huge difference our pantry reorganization has had on our lives from better meal planning to more efficient cooking to reducing our food waste (and grocery bills!) - the results are in and it’s officially life changing. 🤍 In addition to grouping like items together, labeling the pantry and food containers - here are 3️⃣ more things we do to keep our pantry well organized: 1️⃣ Maintain a back-stock area for bulk items or frequently used items. Rotate your stock as needed and bring older items to the front of the pantry. Be sure to check the back-stock area before you make your grocery list to avoid buying more of what you may already have. This has drastically reduced our food waste and our weekly grocery bills. 2️⃣ When refilling food storage containers, place the new ingredients at the bottom of the container and then top-off the containers with the older ingredients so that gets used up first. This helps prevent spoilage. 3️⃣ Use a vacuum sealed system to extend the shelf life of your food, keep it tasting as fresh as possible, cut down on food waste and save money. We use and love @zwilling_usa Fresh & Save CUBE. They come in a variety of modular sizes that work perfectly for various food storage needs, they are stackable to really maximize our food storage space and they have a vacuum sealed technology system that pulls out the air to keep everything fresher longer. Zwilling also has great accessory options - scope inserts, smart labels and chalk pens - their entire food storage system is so thoughtfully designed with all my needs in mind. ✨Use code ELAINE for a free small CUBE container with a purchase of $100 or more of Fresh & Save CUBE products. #sponsored #ZwillingPartner #FreshandSave #zwilling1731 Stay tuned for part 3 coming soon showing more on how we maintain the organization of our pantry. #PantryOrganization #pantrymakeover #HomeOrganization #PantryInspo http://bit.ly/3uaNhmm

5-INGREDIENT MANGO AVOCADO SMOOTHIE that’s ULTRA thick + creamy 🥭 🥑 my kids seriously think it tastes like vanilla soft-serve ice cream. You probably already have the ingredients to make this recipe right now! Comment “SMOOTHIE” and I’ll message you the full recipe. ✨ You can add spinach which pairs perfect with the vitamin-C rich mango (to help with iron absorption). This smoothie is vegan, nut-free, soy-free, banana-free and refined sugar-free too. Health Benefits: In addition to vitamin C, mangoes are also rich in folate, antioxidants and provide dietary fiber, potassium and vitamin A. Avocados are known for their healthy fats, but they also contain dietary fiber, potassium and vitamins C, E and B6 among other nutrients. Nutrients such as carotenoids and monosaturated fats, both of which are found in avocados, have been associated with a reduced risk of chronic diseases. This is a feel-good smoothie that everyone loves. The texture is UNREAL. #avocadosmoothie #smoothierecipes #healthybreakfast #healthyrecipes #dairyfreesmoothies

3 EASY MEAL PREP IDEAS (+ meal plan below on how to use them for the week ahead): 1. SWEET POTATOES 🍠: cook in the oven or Instant Pot and use whole as stuffed sweet potatoes (see my favorite Mexican Stuffed Sweet Potato recipe on www.eatingbyelaine.com) or scoop out the inside to use in baked goods, smoothies or sweet potato veggie burgers or sweet potato quinoa tots. comment “recipe” for more ideas and how to cook them perfectly! 2. QUINOA is a great source of fiber and plant-based protein, in addition to providing high amounts of zinc and iron. It is considered a complete protein as it contains all nine essential amino acids. I have an entire section of quinoa recipes on the blog (comment “recipe” for a link) 3. HUMMUS: My go-to recipe is SIMPLE and made in 5 minutes. Everyone says it is the best and it couldn’t be easier. We snack on hummus throughout the week in so many ways and I add to almost every savory dish I can. Comment “recipe” for a link to how to make it. ✨I hope this inspires you for your weekend meal prep ahead. If you take them time this Saturday or Sunday to meal prep even one of these three items, I promise your week ahead will be SO much smoother. Whenever I have all three meal prepped, I make a meal plan around them and life is just so good. ❤️ Here is a sample dinner meal plan below using these items (all vegan + GF): Monday: Vegan Stuffed Sweet Potatoes (uses sweet potato + quinoa) Tuesday: Roasted Veggie Pesto Quinoa Bowls (uses quinoa) Wednesday: Sweet Potato Quinoa Tots or Sweet Potato Veggie Burgers (uses quinoa + sweet potato) Thursday: Quinoa Shawarma Bowls (uses quinoa + hummus) Friday: Enchilada Stuffed Bell Peppers (uses quinoa + sweet potato) Saturday: Vegan Greek Sheet Pan Dinner (uses quinoa + hummus) Sunday: leftovers! (all recipes on www.eatingbyelaine.com - you can use the search feature to find) #mealprep #mealplan #sweetpotato #quinoa #hummus #veganrecipes #plantbased #glutenfree #healthyrecipes #healthymealprep

EXTRA CRISPY SMASHED POTATOES with Lemon 🍋 Herb 🌿 Tahini Sauce that gives this dish spring 🌸 vibes and really takes it over the top - it’s SO addictive and perfect for Easter brunch or dinner... or any weeknight (it goes with basically everything). You can also serve it up as an appetizer. Save this one for Passover too - I always love one good potato 🥔 dish for Passover dinner and this one is always a huge crowd pleaser. Whenever I make it I get asked for the recipe and there are never any leftovers. It has the best texture combo: creamy on the inside and crispy on outside.💛 COMMENT “CRISPY” below and I’ll DM you a link to the recipe OR find it on the blog here: https://www.eatingbyelaine.com/extra-crispy-smashed-fingerling-potatoes-with-creamy-lemon-herb-sauce-vegan-gluten-free/ (also linked in bio) Follow @eatingbyelaine for more easy plant-based, gluten-free recipe ideas #crispysmashedpotatoes #smashedpotatoes #easterdinner #easyrecipes #dairyfreerecipes #glutenfreerecipes

CREAMY DAIRY-FREE CARROT 🥕 PASTA SAUCE 🧡My kids go insane for this one and it’s so simple to make! It’s the perfect, easy and nutritious weeknight dinner that the whole family will love (and clean up is quick too!). Use it with any type of pasta - we love quinoa pasta or chickpea pasta for plant-based protein. *SAVE* this recipe to try soon! COMMENT “CARROT” and I’ll DM you how to make this. I hope you love it too!🫶 OR find it on the blog here: https://www.eatingbyelaine.com/creamy-carrot-pasta-sauce/ (also linked in bio) TIP: Select carrots 🥕 that are firm with ideally no cracks. Larger carrots tend to be sweeter than smaller ones and have the best flavor! BENEFITS: Carrots are notorious for the beta-carotene they provide which your body turns into vitamin A (helpful for promoting eye health and healthy skin + giving you an immune boost). Carrots also offer dietary fiber as well as biotin and potassium. This is a great way to sneak them in for picking eaters too. Follow @eatingbyelaine for more easy plant-based, gluten-free recipe ideas . . . #carrotpasta #carrotrecipes #easydinner #pastanight #pastalovers #dairyfreerecipes #foodprep #glutenfreedinners #carrots

#allergyfriendly + #vegan COPYCAT REESE’S 🍫 EGGS 🐣 I think it’s a near-universal fact that everyone loves Reese’s Easter Eggs. Right?! My family doesn’t even celebrate Easter and we’re obsessed with them! The way I see it, any holiday that brings good candy out of hiding is a good time of year! Because of all of my food sensitivities I made this copycat recipe vegan, gluten-free, peanut-free and soy-free. Plus, this version is refined sugar-free. My kids love to make them with me this time of year. INGREDIENTS: - any nut or seed butter (I prefer raw creamy almond butter) - coconut flour or almond flour - maple syrup (or liquid sweetener of choice) - vanilla extract - pinch of salt - dairy-free chocolate (I love @hukitchen brand - use code ELAINE20 for 20% off) COMMENT “RECIPE” for a link for how to make them. Tag a friend who would love these too! And don’t forget to SAVE this recipe for your next chocolate fix! FULL RECIPE: https://www.eatingbyelaine.com/copycat-reeses-peanut-butter-eggs-vegan-paleo-peanut-free-option/ - also linked in my profile OR Google “reese’s eggs eatingbyelaine” and it will pop right up! Follow @eatingbyelaine for more allergy-friendly, plant-based recipe ideas! . . . . . . . #reeseseggs #veganeaster #hukitchenpartner #glutenfreerecipes #healthyfood #veganfood #desserttime #chocolaterecipes #eastercandy #veganrecipes #glutenfreevegan #peanutallergy