Category Archives: side dishes

Good Luck for New Years – Black-Eyed Peas – Vegan and Gluten-Free

Posted on January 1, 2016 by Janie

I read an article, “Black-Eyed Peas the Way Your Grandma Used to Make Them” and the problem is a: my grandma didn’t make black-eyed peas and b: if she did, she probably would have made them with pork or bacon like … Continue reading →

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Zesty Vegan Slaw

Posted on July 8, 2015 by Janie

I’ve never been a fan of mayo. I’m not really a fan of vegan mayo although I highly support the product. I just never liked the taste. I never liked white vinegar either. But then I had a chance to try … Continue reading →

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Curry Stuffed Peppers – Vegan and Gluten-Free

Posted on June 10, 2015 by Janie

I found some beautiful peppers at the store today and wanted to stuff them with something a little different. I had some chic peas and brown rice already prepared in my fridge, so created this recipe for a little East … Continue reading →

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Wilted Sesame Spinach

Posted on May 8, 2015 by Janie

This is one of my favorite ways to eat spinach. Super easy and amazingly tasty! Wilted Sesame Spinach 4 cups raw, washed spinach 4 tsps sesame oil 1/2 tsp sea salt Add sesame oil to warm frying pan on medium high heat. Add spinach … Continue reading →

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Fiesta Polenta

Posted on April 19, 2015 by Janie

Tonight I needed something quick, easy, filling and of course, tasty. So many of my recipes start out with items in my pantry I need to use. I found an extra bag of polenta this weekend, so that was top … Continue reading →

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Spring Roll Fever

Posted on April 2, 2015 by Janie

Spring is here. What a great time for spring rolls! Actually, pretty much anytime is a great time for spring rolls if you ask me. If you’ve never made them, they are tons of fun – but there are a … Continue reading →

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Fat-Free, Vegan and Gluten-Free Green Bean Casserole

Posted on November 11, 2014 by Janie

Green bean casserole was a Thanksgiving tradition at our house. I loved the combination of green beans, mushrooms and those crunchy little onion rings. Here’s a variation that will make your guests want seconds and leave you licking the bowl. … Continue reading →

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Simply Healthy Sweet Potatoes

Posted on November 9, 2014 by Janie

Sometimes using less ingredients and allowing the natural taste of food to come through is not only simple and healthy, but also pretty tasty. That’s the case with these sweet potatoes. I’ve brought them to holiday potlucks and family dinners … Continue reading →

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Kolokithia (Zucchini)

Posted on September 21, 2012 by Janie

Hubby was getting really tired of all the raw zucchini I’ve been serving him. Even though I love zucchini noodles and raw slices as chips, hubby wasn’t even wanting a few slices in his salad. Uh oh! The garden was still producing. … Continue reading →

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Greek Potatoes

Posted on September 20, 2012 by Janie

Some of the best food I’ve ever eaten – ever- was in Greece. I love Greece! And since the love of my life, hubby is Greek-American, we were not about to stop eating Greek food; we just needed to find vegan versions … Continue reading →

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Savory Sweet Potatoes

Posted on July 20, 2012 by Janie

Packed with beta carotene and other terrific nutrients, sweet potatoes are one of the healthiest starches on the planet. Eat them! Most people think about sweet potatoes as, well, sweet. They are often loaded with gooey sugary sauce, marshmallows, cinnamon, … Continue reading →

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Marvelous Mushrooms

Posted on July 19, 2012 by Janie

Mushrooms are super healthy and so delicious. After hearing Dr. Michael Greger discuss the cancer-fighting properties of all mushrooms, especially white button mushrooms, I decided to make an extra effort to eat more of them. Of course, they are best … Continue reading →

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Cabbage Noodles for St. Patty’s Day

Posted on March 16, 2012 by Janie

Happy St. Patrick’s Day Weekend (almost)! It’s also happy “cabbage is on sale big time” weekend and that makes me a happy camper. I’ve been gluten-free for almost 10 years, long before you could pop in to your local grocery … Continue reading →

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Curried Veggies with Riced Cauliflower

Posted on February 28, 2012 by Janie

After talking to a new friend on LinkedIn who advocates the Esselstyn type of vegan diet, I realized it would be good for hubby and me to eat more oil free meals. I’m trying to cut back on starchy carbs … Continue reading →

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Eat Your Beets

Posted on July 10, 2011 by Janie

If you grew up like me, only tasting beets from a can, you probably didn’t get super excited about eating them. In fact, as a kid who liked my veggies, beets were the only one I simply wouldn’t eat. It wasn’t until I … Continue reading →

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Roasted Yellow Beets

Posted on May 18, 2011 by Janie

I’ve never been a beet fan, but then I always had the canned or boiled versions. A chef friend told me about baked/roasted beets. Here’s her easy instructions: Cut the greens off the top and save them for another use. … Continue reading →

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Colorful Salad with Herb Dressing

Posted on April 13, 2011 by Janie

A friend called us last Saturday very excited to invite us last minute to a dinner party. The new couple lived near us and our friend thought we’d hit it off since we had both renovated our homes. We happened … Continue reading →

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