Laurie Gauguin

For Laurie Gauguin, whole-foods cooking defines both her lifestyle and career. She works in San Francisco as a private chef, food writer, and educator, demonstrating that food is a joyous and integral part of everyone’s health and well-being.

Articles by Laurie Gauguin

Pasta Salad with Chicken, Fennel, and Feta

Precooked rotisserie chicken cuts down on prep time. Chopped black olives make a nice garnish.

Cranberry Sauce with Apple and Sage

Apple juice concentrate sweetens the cranberries naturally while adding additional fall flavor in this delicious side dish.

Gluten-free Chickpea Patties with Cucumber-Feta Salad

Chickpea patties pair perfectly with the freshness of this Mediterranean-inspired salad

Gluten-free chicken and dumplings

Gluten-free chicken and dumplings? Your dreams have come true.

Turkey-Spinach Burgers

Cooked millet replaces bread crumbs in this gluten-free turkey burger recipe that contains added fiber and nutrition.

Gluten-free Coconut Shrimp with Black Bean and Mango Salad

This gluten-free recipe combines shrimp, black beans and mango with a coconut flavor.

Gluten-Free Orange-Banana Bread with Pecans

Serve this awesome gluten-free banana bread as is, or with a smear of apple butter.

Mexican Chopped Salad with Avocado Dressing

Use a very ripe avocado to ensure a smooth dressing. If you’re packing this to go, keep the tomatoes, lettuce, dressing, and tortilla chips separate; mix just before serving. Serve with warm corn tortillas, plus fresh mango slices for dessert.

Tamari-Glazed Cod with Cucumber-Radish Salad

Buttery and mild-flavored black cod, also called sablefish, stays beautifully moist when broiled. Prep tips: Cooking time will vary according to the thickness of the fish and the power of your broiler. Recipe easily can be halved. Serving tip: Accompany with steamed brown jasmine rice.

Baba Ghanoush and Cauliflower Salad Wrap

With half the sodium of two bread slices and one-third the sodium of a large flour tortilla, lavash is a smart choice for this hearty wrap. Look for baba ghanoush in the refrigerator section next to the hummus, or in the deli department.

Middle Eastern Spinach-Yogurt Soup with Chickpeas

This soup's thickness will vary depending on the brand of yogurt you use; adjust consistency with more buttermilk or plain milk.