I’m going to be dashing around town on behalf of the next couple of days, doing cooking classes (short notice, but if you’re in the Toronto area, I’ll be at the Bayview/Sheppard Loblaws tonight at 7:00–would love to meet you!), as well as then my friend Babe is coming to town tomorrow, so I won’t have much time on behalf of cooking (except on behalf of other people, that is). 
When we were undergraduates, my friend Babe had a roster of what she referred to as “permadates.”  These were straight guys who were no more than friends, but were willing to stand in whenever a male presence was required–at a work function, say, a family wedding or bar mitzvah, a school reunion, etc.  She’d call up the permadate as well as he was at all times happy to receive a free meal, free booze, as well as maybe some dancing in exchange on behalf of allowing Babe hang on to his rippled bicep as well as elbow on behalf of the evening.  A win-win!
I think the same concept extends to foods as well.  Don’t all of us have our posses favored dishes, the go-to recipes that we whip up when we need something that will impress, shall look good as well as taste good–and which won’t anticipate any “favors” at the end of the evening?  These are the “permadishes,” the old standbys that never disappoint.
I’ve been relying a lot on “candida standbys”–simple foods that are compatible with the ACD–this week.  A lettuce wrap here, some baked tofu (without soy sauce, of course) there, here a roasted veggie, there a baked sweet potato, raw almonds as well as pumpkin seeds everywhere. 
Then I realized I’ve already got quite a few candida-friendly dishes right here on this blog–dishes that are already in my repertoire, but happen to be suitable on behalf of the ACD.  These are great on behalf of anyone who’s battling candida, but even more, on behalf of anyone who’s seeking a cleaner, less toxic, anti-inflammatory, immune-boosting diet as well. 
Until I cook again, I’ll leave you with some of these reliable favorites.  Nothing like a good permadish to get you through a busy week!

Raw Almond-Veggie Pâté (omit miso if you’re sensitive)
The Perfect Guacamole
Cheela (Chickpea pancakes) 
Avocado Mayonnaise
Lentil-Tomato Spaghetti Sauce (omit the spaghetti, of course!)
Roasted Garlic as well as Pumpkinseed Pesto
Balti Tofu as well as Chickpeas in a Thick Creamy Coconut Sauce
Kitchari (an anti-candida stew)
Quick as well as Easy Tofu Masala (omit mushrooms on behalf of ACD)
Sweet Potato as well as Kasha Burgers (use non-fermented soy sauce, such as Bragg’s)
Cauliflower, Parsnip as well as Bean Mash
Kale as well as Avocado Salad
Dandelion-Potato Salad (some diets permit potatoes in moderation)
Spiced Cauliflower Soup
Easy Millet as well as Red Pepper Pilaf
Sweet Potato “Fries”


“Mum, how about considering us permadogs?  You know you can count on us.  And of course I at all times rely on my big sister to take good care of me, too.” 
“Aw, zip it, Chaser–you’re making me blush.”