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Jackfruit Fiesta Casserole – Gluten-Free Vegan Meals in Minutes

Some nights when I get home, it’s late, I’m hungry and I just don’t feel like making something totally from scratch.  Let’s face it. We’re a busy generation and if you’re vegan and gluten-free, it’s hard to grab some take-out … Continue reading

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White Bean Pesto Spread

I can’t tell you how many times I hear people say, “I’d go vegan but I just can’t give up cheese.”   Sure it’s tough to give up cheese.  I feel your pain. I used to eat a lot of … Continue reading

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A Typical Gluten-Free, Vegan Day

Do you ever get frustrated looking at all the beautifully photographed recipes and wonder where those food bloggers find the time?  Guess what? I do too!  I love to cook. I love to write about what I’m making and share … Continue reading

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Pumpkin Curry

Fall is in the air and the chilly weather makes me crave warm food.  And pumpkin.  Every year, I cook pumpkin and freeze it in small containers to enjoy all winter.  I like it sweet or savory.  This Indian inspired … Continue reading

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Kolokithia (Zucchini)

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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Savory Sweet Potatoes

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

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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Eat Your Beets

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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Pad Thai Kale Chips

The first time I popped a kale chip into my mouth, I knew I’d found the perfect snack. These curly little green cuties were not only healthy, but also super high on the yum factor.  The biggest problem I found … Continue reading

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