Spicy roasted acorn squash served over a bed of garlic infused quinoa is an easy side dish or a main attraction in a 30 minute meal! First, I want to apologize for the delay in this post. It has been in the queue for about two weeks but administrative issues with the blog were demanding my attention. Hopefully, all of those issues are satisfied and I can get back to the fun part, posting yummy food! I feel bad for winter squash. They have been type cast and primarily relegated to ...
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Figgy Panini Delight (Gluten-Free, Vegan / Plantbased, Refined Sugar-Free)
The Figgy Panini Delight is a warm, caramelized sweet fig, topped with a gooey, creamy vegan cheese nestled between two crispy brown slices of gluten-free bread that have been bathed in melted nut butter. This is not just your average sandwich or dessert! Combining the taste of refreshing fruit with the caramelized sweetness of coconut palm sugar and nut butter with a hint of cinnamon, topped with the creamy goodness of vegan cheese is well . . . quite a conundrum. Is it a great ...
Vegan Au Gratin Potatoes (Gluten-Free, No Yeast Flakes)
Vegan Au Gratin Potatoes (Gluten-free, no yeast flakes) A traditional rich, creamy au gratin flavor complimented by asparagus and pepper. I am in the midst of a major love affair with my Creamy Vegan Alfredo recipe! As I mentioned in the Alfredo post, I am very happy with my plant-based diet. I feel so great and I'm so much healthier than I was before. But there are just certain times that you crave that creamy, cheesy yumminess from dishes of days gone by. My goal is to bring healthier, ...
Blueberry Peach Chia Jam (Gluten-Free, Vegan/Plant-Based, RSF)
Fresh jam in 20 minutes - no pectin, no gelatin, no canning, no fuss. . . The other day I was gathering the usual suspects for a typical breakfast for my selective eater. Gluten-free bread-check, organic peanut butter-check, Red Star Yeast Flakes for all of those B-vitamins-check, and jam-chhhhh-no check! Usually I keep backups in the pantry of all of the items that we use on a regular basis, yet somehow this one had fallen through the cracks on the last grocery list. No jelly! I didn't feel ...
Sweety Drop Pepper Cucumber Salad
You're only five minutes away from being cool as a cucumber--and likely surprised by one too. When I first decided to do a post on a cucumber salad my motivation was to provide a recipe for a side dish that was quick, easy, and highly customizable. Let's face it--it's much easier to maintain a healthy diet when the recipes don't place a lot of demands on time or energy! Cucumbers are a Great Source of Hydration When I can, I try to provide information on the nutritional benefits of the ...
Asparagus Quinoa Purple Potato Salad (Gluten-Free, Vegan/Plant-Based)
Almost too pretty to eat! This twist on traditional potato salad is packed with nutrients and tastes as wonderful as it looks. Bright purple potatoes and deep green asparagus make a lovely addition to any table. Complemented by the nuttiness of quinoa and infusions of lemon and garlic, it will be impossible to stop at one serving. Serve it warm or cold, it's delicious either way! Colorful Potato Salad I loved developing this recipe. The colors are so bright and ...
Nutritious No Bake Cookie Dough Truffles (Gluten-Free, Vegan, Refined Sugar-Free)
These Nutritious No Bake Cookie Dough Truffles will have you in seventh heaven. Eating plant-based and gluten-free does not mean you have to give up life's special indulgences! Refined Sugar-free Truffles For some people, nothing says "You're loved", "You're worth it", "You deserve the best" like a fine confection. There is a reason Godiva sells a half-billion dollarsworth of chocolates every year. The simple act of taking a beautifully crafted truffle between your fingers, admiring it, ...
Easy Roasted Rustic Potatoes (two recipes in one!)
One of my favorite things about the warm weather is making trips to the local farmer's markets and looking at all of the fresh produce. I find them very peaceful and calming. Delicious produce harvested from the land, exciting new products to explore, and best of all the serene countryside with the welcoming rolling hills. I know not all markets are created equal. They each have a personality of their own. In my post For the Love of Farmers are two great links, one for locating Washington DC ...
Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies (Gluten-Free, Vegan, Refined Sugar-free)
I don't know about you, but when I smell my pot of freshly brewed coffee in the morning the next thought that follows, without hesitation, is wouldn't something sweet taste so amazing with this. Alas, a few years ago when I realized that processed sugar was a fair-weather friend, I thought my days of coffee and sweet treats were over. It became clear to me that I really couldn't continue such a toxic relationship if I wanted to have a productive life. The fallout of the sugar crashes and lack ...
