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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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Terrific Tahini

Sesame seeds are super nutritious and a great source of protein and calcium. Tahini is sesame seed butter.   Tahini’s nutty flavor and smooth texture make it great as a spread on bread or most famously, as the base for hummus.  … Continue reading

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Gingerbread Smoothies

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

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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Ten Tips to Un-Horrify the Holiday Party

I read an article in the New York Post, titled Your Worst Nightmare about the issues caterers and party hosts face when dealing with people who have special dietary needs. First I was miffed at the title. Really? People with … Continue reading

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Gluten-Free Vegan Stuffing

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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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The Last Heart Attack?

Most vegans know the benefits of a plant-based diet to their bodies. But I’d venture to guess, the majority of Americans have no idea how much diet can affect their heart – both good and bad. Did you know most heart attacks happen … Continue reading

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Cheese Stinks!

It’s bad for you. Really, really bad for you. It’s addictive – truly. So when you say you can’t give it up, it’s because you’re hooked. Literally.  Casein, the main dairy protein, breaks apart during digestion to release little opiate … Continue reading

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Do You Miss ___________?

“I could never be a vegan because I can’t imagine living without (insert favorite animal based food here.)”  I hear that a lot from people commenting on my diet.  People have their favorite foods.  No surprise broccoli or tofu are … Continue reading

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Help – There’s a Vegan at My Bar-B-Que!

My carnivore friends often struggle with what to serve when Hubby and I come for dinner. When they fill me in on the menu and let me bring vegan fare to share, it’s less stressful for everyone. Here are ten … Continue reading

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Two Carnivores and One Vegan Walked In With a Bar

A colleague and I were hosting three business people at our company. We have an onsite chef, who usually makes a green salad and some plain fruit when we have guests, but this time we had meat sandwiches, fruit with … 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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Roasted Yellow Beets

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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Vegan Vegas Part Deux

  Hubby joined me for a mini vacation after my conference.  Again, the hotel we stayed at had one restaurant with a veggie burger that was not gluten free.  We saw an ad for vegan sushi at another MGM restaurant, … Continue reading

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