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Good Luck for New Years – Black-Eyed Peas – Vegan and Gluten-Free

I read an article, “Black-Eyed Peas the Way Your Grandma Used to Make Them” and the problem is a:  my grandma didn’t make black-eyed peas and b: if she did, she probably would have made them with pork or bacon like … Continue reading

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Herbed Portobello Mushroom Steaks

Portobello Mushrooms are packed with nutrients and very low in calories. They are a good source of protein, thiamin, vitamin B6, folate, magnesium, zinc and manganese, and a very good source of dietary fiber, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, phosphorus, potassium, … Continue reading

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Yellow Split Pea Soup

There’s something so smoothly soothing about split pea soup. I couldn’t have a soup series without adding split pea.  I had never tried making it with yellow peas, and honestly, to me they taste just like split green peas.  They … Continue reading

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Almost Mom’s Potato Soup

One of my favorite recipes from childhood was my mom’s potato soup. She’d make it in a stove-top pressure cooker and it was just so warming and comforting – the perfect tummy filler on a cold day.  Of course it wasn’t vegan … Continue reading

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15 Gluten-Free, Vegan Holiday Recipes

I’ve been writing my blog since 2011, and have many recipes scattered throughout the posts perfect for a holiday feast.  I thought it would be handy to compile their links into one post to make it easier for you to … Continue reading

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Simply Healthy Sweet Potatoes

Sometimes using less ingredients and allowing the natural taste of food to come through is not only simple and healthy, but also pretty tasty.  That’s the case with these sweet potatoes.  I’ve brought them to holiday potlucks and family dinners … Continue reading

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Carrot Dogs & Portoburgers

These are fun and truly fabulous!  Hubby was fascinated by these little “dogs” and a bit skeptical to try them, but one bite and he was hooked.  I am still searching for gluten-free, vegan hot dog and burger buns, so … Continue reading

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BBQ Tempeh Lettuce Wraps – Gluten-Free Vegan Meals in Minutes

Working late and need an easy idea for a super quick, yet healthy dinner?  Try these BBQ tempeh lettuce wraps.  Not familiar with tempeh?  It’s made from fermented soy beans and is a whole, unprocessed food.  Be sure to get … Continue reading

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Raw Vegan Nacho Cheese Zucchini Chips

I have a couple other tasty recipes on the blog for zucchini chips – spicy Asian and chili lime. I love zucchini because they’re so easy to grow and they’re so versatile.  I think dehydrated chips have become my absolute … 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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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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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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Chili Lime Zucchini Chips

We have had an amazing growing season in our little garden.  Who would have guessed our tiny plot would yield nearly enough lettuce for both of us for the whole summer.  And zucchini and yellow squash? Let’s just say there’s … Continue reading

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Corn from Mars?

Well, not quite from Mars, but named after our fellow planet, Martian Jewel Organic Corn  is really beautiful! Far from GMO Frankencorn, this  organic, heirloom variety grew into  lovely purple stocks, with purple hulls, tender yellow corn and deep purple cobs. … 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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Raw Zucchini Pasta with Vegan Pesto Alfredo

My spiraler finally arrived! Just in time to make raw zucchini pasta. I ended up getting a Benriner and it works great.  More on my spiraler later. We’ve been eating the zucchini pasta with traditional vegan tomato sauce and it’s delicious. … 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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Peeling Garlic

Happy April Foods Day! I thought this could be an April Fool’s joke when I started watching this video from Weelicious, but looks like it works.  I could have used this tip today. I made some successful new recipes (posts … Continue reading

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