Tag Archives: gluten-free

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 →

Posted in Recipes, side dishes | Tagged basil, cabbage, gluten-free, health, healthy, italian recipes, noodles, pesto, st. patrick's day, vegan, vegan cooking, vegan recipes | 5 Comments

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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Gluten-Free, Vegan Mexican “Lasagna”

Posted on February 25, 2012 by Janie

This is a quick and easy dish, perfect for the potluck or making a big pan so you can enjoy the leftovers. Its layers remind me of lasagna, but the taste is distinctly Mexican. Gluten-Free, Vegan Mexican “Lasagna” 24 soft … Continue reading →

Posted in main dishes, Meals in Minutes, Recipes | Tagged beans, gluten-free, healthy, Mexican, quick gluten free meal, quick vegan cooking, salas, tortilla, vegan cooking, vegan potluck, vegan recipes | Leave a comment

Raw Cocoa Vegan Bonbon Balls

Posted on February 20, 2012 by Janie

I’m posting these in honor of Presidents’ Day, but really, does a girl need a holiday or even an excuse to eat chocolate. Why give up something so tasty and full of antioxidants? Of course, make sure it’s vegan, gluten-free and … Continue reading →

Posted in desserts, Recipes | Tagged almonds, bon bon, bonbon, chocolate, cocoa, dessert, gluten-free, healthy, raw, recipe, vegan, vegan cooking, vegan recipes | 1 Comment

Raw Vegan “Cookie Dough” Balls

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Janie

When you were a kid, didn’t you just love to eat raw cookie dough? I used to wish my mom would leave the soft little rolled cookies out of the oven. But she would always tell me I shouldn’t eat … Continue reading →

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Happy Valentine’s Day – Heart Shaped Gluten-Free Vegan Pizza

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Janie

I was delightfully surprised with a beautiful bouquet of red roses, lilies and carnations from hubby. I think I’ll keep him around for awhile. My Valentine’s Day treat for him was a heart shaped, gluten-free, vegan pizza. I used Bob’s … Continue reading →

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Super Quick Vegan Gluten-Free Green Chili

Posted on February 4, 2012 by Janie

There’s nothing like a bowl of chili to warm you during these cold winter months. It makes a great meal and a perfect treat for the big game. It’s also something you can make ahead of time, or even make … Continue reading →

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Heavenly Hummus

Posted on February 4, 2012 by Janie

Hummus is great for dipping vegetables, but it also makes a wonderful salad dressing. I found a tasty organic version with spicy red peppers that I keep on hand for a quick meal, but today, I decided to make some … Continue reading →

Posted in Recipes | Tagged chick peas, dip, garbanzo beans, gluten-free, going vegan, healthy, Hummus, Middle Eastern, recipe, spread, vegan, vegan cooking, vegan recipes | Leave a comment

Gingerbread Smoothies

Posted on January 29, 2012 by Janie

There’s something so comforting about gingery spicy foods, especially in the cold, winter months. I was experimenting with the Blentec and created a smoothie that’s definitely blog-worthy. One sip and it reminded me of ginger snaps or gingerbread cookie dough. … Continue reading →

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Millet – a Great Little Gluten-Free Grain

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Janie

Hubby returned from a visit to his Naturopath and told me the doc wants him to go gluten-free. He was pretty sad about that since he loves bread and pasta. However, he knew he was lucky to have a wife … Continue reading →

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Gluten-Free Vegan Stuffing

Posted on December 2, 2011 by Janie

Your guests won’t even miss the meat with this stuffing. As a kid, stuffing was always one of my favorites as long as it didn’t have giblets, grapes or some other fruit added. I liked my savory. The fall spices and chewy bread … Continue reading →

Posted in Recipes | Tagged gluten-free, gluten-free recipe, gluten-free vegan holiday recipe, gluten-free vegan recipe, healthy, holiday recipe, recipe, stuffing, vegan, vegan cooking, vegan recipe, vegan recipes | 1 Comment

Thick and Creamy mmMushroom Gravy

Posted on November 29, 2011 by Janie

If you’re vegan and gluten-free, you can never eat the gravy. Unless, of course, you make it. This mushroom gravy is really thick and flavorful. In fact, you could even eat it as a soup. It’s quick and easy to … Continue reading →

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Simply Delicious Cranberry Sauce

Posted on November 27, 2011 by Janie

Only ever experienced cranberry sauce from a can? This recipe is easy and will make canned sauce a thing of the past. It’s spicy, orangy and sweet tart. I like to eat it for dessert straight out of a bowl. You can also make … Continue reading →

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Va-va-va-nilla Vegan Smoothie

Posted on October 11, 2011 by Janie

Craving a vanilla shake but not the sugar and dangerous dairy? Try this one – it’s easy, delicious AND healthy! Hubby and I love it for a quick meal replacement or dessert. Vanilla Vegan Smoothie 10 oz almond milk 10 … Continue reading →

Posted in Recipes | Tagged diet, gluten-free, healthy, no sugar added, recipe, smoothie, vanilla, vegan, vegan cooking, vegan recipes | 1 Comment

Fresh Vegan Pesto – You’ll Never Miss the Cheese

Posted on October 3, 2011 by Janie

I was lucky to have a good basil growing season this year and decided it was time to play in the kitchen to create a vegan version of pesto. The beauty of this recipe is that you can make a big … Continue reading →

Posted in Recipes, sauces | Tagged basil, gluten-free, healthy, Italian, pesto, recipe, vegan, vegan recipes | 2 Comments

Heavenly Chocolate Vegan Smoothie Would Make Bill Cosby Smile

Posted on October 2, 2011 by Janie

“Tastes like pudding!” I quote hubby. We both love these healthy, delicious smoothies for breakfast almost every morning. I don’t add any sweeteners, but find this smoothie doesn’t need any. The banana and carrots do the trick. It truly tastes … Continue reading →

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Pad Thai Kale Chips

Posted on May 20, 2011 by Janie

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 →

Posted in appetizers and snacks, Recipes | Tagged cooking, cooking vegetables, gluten-free, healthy, kale, peanut butter, raw, recipe, thai, vegan | 7 Comments

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 →

Posted in Recipes, side dishes | Tagged baking, beets, gluten-free, healthy, recipe, vegan, vegetable, veggies | 1 Comment

Vegan Vegas Baby!

Posted on May 12, 2011 by Janie

Recently, I had a work conference in Las Vegas. This would be my first “road trip” as a gluten free vegan. I was looking forward to some good hotel grub – I requested meals for my diet and usually hotels … Continue reading →

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