Author Archives: Janie

Pumpkin, Kale and Leek Soup

  Working on your waistline this New Year’s? One of my favorite, healthy and usually low-calorie foods is soup. It fills you up; it’s warm and satisfying and it tastes good! Here’s an easy soup to keep you warm. It’s … Continue reading

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Find Your “Happy” this New Year

The Free Dictionary defines “resolution” as “the state or quality of being resolute; firm determination.”  So here we go.  It’s 2015. We are firm, baby! We start thinking about all the stuff we wanted to do in 2014 that we didn’t do, or tried to do, or need … Continue reading

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14 Vegan Gluten-Free Favorites from 2014

Had to share these vegan wonders with you! Most were “discovered” this year on my vegan journey.  And some are just too good not to mention, even thought they’re not “new” to me. P.S. At this writing, my blog is … Continue reading

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5 Tips to Stay Healthy Over the Holidays

‘Tis the season to be sneezin’.  Why is it so many people get sick around the holidays?  No doubt we all have additional tasks on our to-do list and feel pressure to make this season merry and bright. Besides looking … Continue reading

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Coping With Being the Holiday Green Sheep

Kermit said it best. It’s not easy being green. I guess I’ve been “different” than my family and  friends for such a long time; I’m used to not fitting in when it comes to food. I’ve had allergies since before … 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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Fat-Free, Vegan and Gluten-Free Green Bean Casserole

Green bean casserole was a Thanksgiving tradition at our house.  I loved the combination of green beans, mushrooms and those crunchy little onion rings.  Here’s a variation that will make your guests want seconds and leave you licking the bowl. … Continue reading

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Fat Free Vegan Swiss “Cheese” Sauce

I love the fat free cheese sauce I posted last April, and have been itching to try a Swiss version. I finally got the chance to experiment yesterday, and the results were absolutely blog-worthy!  I love it with mushrooms and green beans. … 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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White Bean Pesto Spread

I can’t tell you how many times I hear people say, “I’d go vegan but I just can’t give up cheese.”   Sure it’s tough to give up cheese.  I feel your pain. I used to eat a lot of … Continue reading

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The Dark Underbelly of Veganism?

| The Dark Underbelly of Veganism This morning I watched the story on ABC about blogger Jordan Younger and her battle with orthorexia. It could have been a great story about self-acceptance and overcoming a physiological disorder. Instead, it’s a … Continue reading

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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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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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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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Brazil Nut Vegan Parmesan

I love Brazil nuts!  They are the best source of selenium on the planet.  And these powerhouse nuts are also a complete protein, filled with a laundry list of vitamins and trace minerals. This a super easy recipe, quick to … Continue reading

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Miso Sesame Kale Bowl-ed Over

Hubby and I enjoy grabbing a quick bite at Native Foods.  One of my favorite dishes there is the Sesame Kale Macro Bowl.  The recipe below is my knock off, minus the tempeh.  I love tempeh, but didn’t have any … Continue reading

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Amazing “Cheese” Sauce

I modified this recipe based on inspiration from Fat Free Vegan’s recipe for vegan nacho cheese sauce that was simply scrumptious.  Check it out and try the baked cauliflower too – yum! I wanted to make a vegan cheese sauce … 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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