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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 →

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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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Spicy Raw Vegan Cashew Lettuce Wraps

Posted on November 20, 2011 by Janie

Last night hubby and I attended our first “rawluck” raw food potluck. I wanted to create something fun, easy and tasty. I also didn’t want to use any oil or Braggs. With a few raw ingredients and my trusty food processor, here’s … 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 →

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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 →

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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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Gluten-Free, Vegan Spinach Lasagna – It’s REALLY Good!

Posted on June 12, 2011 by Janie

Lasagna has always been one of my favorite comfort foods and this recipe for a gluten-free vegan spinach version is certainly blogworthy. I tried a version earlier where I added some browned tempeh sausage and usesd a different brand of … 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 →

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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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