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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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Alfredo Can Be Vegan, Gluten-Free, Fat-Free and Delicious!

Yes you can enjoy an amazing Alfredo sauce minus the dairy, flour and fat.  No really. You can! Just follow the simple recipe below and find yourself in dairy-free, fat-free, gluten-free, Alfredo bliss.  And tell me what you think after you try … Continue reading

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Grain Free Tarts

I love it when a mistake in the kitchen ends up turning into a recipe worthy of the blog! Playing with my hummus recipe before the vegan potluck, I added too much tahini and the hummus turned into dough.  So … Continue reading

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Red Lentil Loaf

There are many wonderful and compassionate vegan options to replace the meat on your plate at Thanksgiving – Tofurky, Harvest Field Roast, Native Foods Wellington and the list goes on. But for those of us who are gluten-free too, all … Continue reading

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Savory White Bean Gravy

Fastest ever gravy!  This version, with savory spices, is perfect for Thanksgiving dinner. Top potatoes, lentil loaf, tempeh, stuffing, biscuits. No oil, no gluten, no soy, no nuts and low fat. Great taste and texture. Savory White Bean Gravy 1 … Continue reading

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Kale and Strawberries and Goiters – Oh My!

A goiter?  I have a goiter?  Isn’t that something only malnourished people in third world countries get?  Apparently not, since I had one this summer.  Luckily, my doctor caught it in the early stages, so I didn’t have a big, … Continue reading

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Guilt Free, Gluten-Free, Vegan Mac and “Cheese”

Mac and Cheese – the ultimate comfort food.  But the real stuff is not gluten-free, fat free or healthy.  It’s filled with calories, animal cruelty and artery-clogging cholesterol. I’ve had some really good vegan “cheese” sauces. My favorite is Heidi … Continue reading

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BBQ Berbere Portabella Comfort Bake

Dinner was so good tonight I just had to take a picture and share.  I work a lot of hours and often get home pretty late. I’m hungry. I’m tired. Even though I love to cook, I just don’t have … Continue reading

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Raw Hummus Rules!

Hummus is one of the most versatile foods I can think of. It is good as a dip, spread and even as a salad dressing. And it’s chalk full of nutrients – fiber, calcium, protein just to name a few.  I … Continue reading

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Raw Tahini

I love tahini. This middle eastern spread gives baba ganoush and hummus distinct flavors. Sesame seeds are loaded with calcium and protein. It’s just good stuff!  But most tahini is made with toasted seeds so, while it’s delicious,vegan and gluten-free … Continue reading

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Almost Taco Tuesday

OK, so it’s not technically a taco, but it is Tuesday and this was pretty tasty.  Hubby and I must have been on the same wavelength.  I saw a post for Vegan Taco Tuesday and knew I had the perfect … Continue reading

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Crispy Not-Fried Onion Rings

One of my favorite holiday dishes as a kid was green bean casserole. I loved sneaking some of the french fried onions straight from the can.  It’s been years since I’ve had them since they are not gluten-free. I don’t … Continue reading

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“Raw-kin” Awesome Pumpkin Pie

Raw pumpkin just didn’t sound appetizing to me or to hubby. He wrinkled up his nose when I told him I’d be making raw pumpkin pie.  I figured if it was gross, I could always cook it.  But, to both … Continue reading

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Turn Off the Oven! Raw, Vegan, Gluten-Free Pie Crust

I wish I could say I love the holidays, but with my busy life, each year it seems I’m busier than the year before. What a challenge to figure out how to get all those extra things on my to-do list … Continue reading

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Raw, Vegan, Cinnamon-y Apple Crisp

Buy fresh fruit in season and you can’t go wrong, right? Apples are in season in the U.S., on sale and super delicious.  So buying a big bag of organic apples was a must on my to-do list. While I … 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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To-“feta” Vegan Feta

Feta cheese is the signature ingredient in Greek salad and tops many Greek dishes.  This vegan version is tasty in salads or crumbled on top of your favorite dish and it’s really easy to make. To-“feta” 12 oz organic firm … 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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Greek Potatoes

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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Spicy Asian Zucchini Chips

So, I loved my Spicy Chili Lime Zucchini Chips so much, I decided to make an Asian version too.  These are spicy and so good. Am I worried about growing too much zucchini? Not now! Spicy Asian Zucchini Chips ½ cup … Continue reading

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