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Greek Inspired Soy Curls™!

A few weeks ago, a package arrived on my front porch. I had ordered some Soy Curls™ from an online special and totally forgot they were coming.  Yay, vegan treats!  I opened the package and took a bite. Oops.  (Advice … Continue reading

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Raw Gingerbread Bars

Saturday night, hubby and I headed off to the monthly “Rawluck”, an amazing raw food potluck we can’t wait to attend every month.  As usual, the spread was incredible.  We had tastes of fresh fruits – figs, melons, peaches, strawberries, … Continue reading

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Herb Goddess Aioli Dressing

Hubby helped me make a wonderful, fresh garden salad for the monthly “Rawluck”, a vegan potluck that we love to attend.  All the food is vegan and usually gluten-free too.  So fun to just fill up our plates without worrying … Continue reading

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Yellow Squash Spiraled Raw Vegan Gluten-Free “Pasta”

‘Tis the season for an abundance of yellow squash and zucchini! Mine are growing like  weeds in the backyard. This is our first garden and it’s been such fun. I love going outside every night after work to harvest dinner. … 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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Fiesta Scrambled Tofu

Finally, a Saturday where we didn’t have to do the grab-and-go breakfast! Both hubby and I were in the mood for some spicy tofu scrambles and these came out fabulous. Firm tofu makes the best scrambles and it’s so easy to prepare.  … Continue reading

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Herb Pesto White Bean Quinoa Salad

Summer is fresh herb time! I’m growing basil, cilantro, sage, thyme and apple mint in pots near my garden. After a hail storm almost took out most of my herbs a few weeks ago, they’ve finally revived and thrived enough … Continue reading

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Raw Vegan Peanut Butter Bars

Got a Craving for Chocolate Peanut Butter Candy But Don’t Want the Empty Calories? Try these yummy AND healthy treats! These little beauties are not only sweet and decadent tasting, they’re packed with nutrition! I made up a batch for … Continue reading

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Canadian Chicken Seasoning and Lentil Stew Without Chicken – Vegan Vacation Part Two

At home, I have an arsenal of spices.  Oops.  Knew I forgot to buy something!  The salsa added flavor, but after suffering through a couple bland meals, I sent Hubby down to the bar to get a little salt for … Continue reading

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A Healthy Chocolate Brownie Fix? Oh Yeah!!!

Raw Vegan Gluten-Free Brownies The ripe avocado on my counter was just begging to become part of a luscious cocoa frosting, topping these wonderful raw brownies.  I decided to try adding figs since I had some I needed to use.  I love … Continue reading

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Top O’ The Mornin’ Vegan St. Patrick’s Day Smoothie

What better way to start off the day than with a green smoothie?  And what better day to have a green smoothie than St. Patty’s? So, here’s my healthy take on the “Shamrock Shake.” Ingredients 12 oz. almond milk or … Continue reading

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Cabbage Noodles for St. Patty’s Day

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

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”

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

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Raw Cocoa Vegan Bonbon Balls

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

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Raw Vegan “Cookie Dough” Balls

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

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

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

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

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