Detox Root Salad with Lemon Ginger Pepita Dressing--a tasty way to restore your body while keepin' on with your day! I Won't Be Ignored, Dan Okay, sorry to start off with a quote from Fatal Attraction, but allow me to explain: I've been feeling a little run down and sluggish lately. It's my body's language for stop ignoring me! You probably know what I'm talking about. We've all had them. Those mini-cycles in life that start with more items on the to-do list than usual: ...
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Baked Vegan Eggplant Arrabiata (Gluten-free, Plant-based, Oil-free)
This Baked Vegan Eggplant Arrabiata is sponsored by the awesome folks over at Uncle Steve's. Baked Vegan Eggplant Arrabiata is a delicious, no fuss, oil-free version of Eggplant Parmesan ready with only 15 minutes of active prep time! Eggplant Parmesan is one of the true Italian classics. A dish that masterfully combines sauce, seasoning, breaded eggplant and cheese, but so complicated! Prior to transitioning to a plant-based and gluten-free diet, I loved Eggplant Parmesan--when someone ...
Gluten-free Cinnamon Raisin Bread (Vegan, Nut-free, Refined Sugar-free)
Gluten-free Cinnamon Raisin Bread combines the cozy taste of cinnamon and raisins with the tender, chewy nooks and crannies of traditional bread. Eat it soft and fresh or toast it for a little crunch. Either way this vegan, refined sugar-free and nut-free bread should be added to your list of quick but comforting breakfast food! Gluten-free Cinnamon Raisin Bread One of the biggest challenges of making gluten-free baked goods is creating the right blend of flours and starches to ...
Easy Mocha Nut Butter (Gluten-free, Plant-based, Refined Sugar-free)
Easy Mocha Nut Butter blends the flavors of chocolate, coffee and nuts into one delectable spread. Ready in 10 minutes, this nut butter can be customized to your personal perfection! How much?! Sticker shock is a good way to describe the look on a person's face who is purchasing a store-bought nut butter for the first time . . or second, or third . . . you get my point. Nut butters are an awesome addition to a healthy diet. They are loaded with plant-based protein, healthy fats ...
Vegan Zucchini Lasagna (Gluten-free, Soy-free)
Vegan Zucchini Lasagna - creamy herbal ricotta blends smoothly with a robust marinara, transforming non-traditional ingredients into an Italian classic! Welcome to the family! Vegan Zucchini Lasagna Welcome to my taste buds! You may have noticed that my last two posts seem to be leading somewhere. First, Vegan Ricotta Cheese and then Homestyle Marinara Sauce. The ricotta can be made plain or herbed and served as a dip, spread, or even the base for several desserts. The ...
Homestyle Marinara Sauce (Gluten-free, Plant-based, Sugar-free)
Homestyle Marinara Sauce entices you with its simplicity while seducing your palate with a masterful blend of seasonings. Only 10 minutes of prep time, then let your burner do the rest! A gluten-free, plant-based marinara for all seasons! Jar No! I have been spoiled my whole life when it comes to red sauce. I can count on one hand the number of times I have had jarred sauce. Every summer my father had a vegetable garden that yielded buckets upon buckets of tomatoes. My parents would can ...
Vegan Ricotta Cheese (Gluten-free, Plant-based, Soy-free)
Vegan Ricotta Cheese that's homemade, herbed up, and prepped in five minutes. A soy-free, plant-based cheese that's as tasty and versatile as the traditional version! Vegan Ricotta Cheese Soaked raw cashews make up the base for my recipe. I love the cheesy flavor and creamy texture that cashews add to everything. They also bring the light sweet notes that are familiar in traditional ricotta cheese--but with all the goodness of a plant-based ricotta cheese. You can soak your cashews ...
Broccoli with Olive Fig Tapenade (Gluten-free, Plant-based / Vegan)
Broccoli with Olive Fig Tapenade - A savory dish with spicy notes and subtle sweet hints. Broccoli meets gastronomy! With only 10 minutes of prep it can be yours in the blink of an eye! Olive Fig Tapenade This tapenade would add gastronomical flair to many dishes. Count broccoli in! Gently coating steamed broccoli with the generous flavors and colors of this olive tapenade makes what may usually be mundane a pleasure to eat (and view!) on your dining table! Make Extra I highly ...
Roasted Leek Potato Slaw (Gluten-free, Plant-based/Vegan, Sugar-free)
Roasted Leek Potato Slaw. Add a sprightly splash of color, flavor and texture to your lunch or dinner! Color Galore Don't you wish you could bring the exuberant colors of your fresh spring flowers to your dinner plate? Consider it done! This dish will hit your table with all of the glory of a fresh picked bundle of wildflowers. A delicious plant-based, gluten-free, sugar-free fusion of potato salad and coleslaw. A salad that makes a statement! Nutrients Galore Thanks to the ...
