Spicy Cilantro Carrots will make you crave this powerhouse veggie on a regular basis! Packed with nutrients, savory flavor and ready in as little as five minutes -- what's not to love?! Making Carrots Spicy That's right, spicy! Usually, cooked carrot recipes are associated with the sweeter flavor profile. Carrots tend to become much sweeter in flavor when cooked. I am not a huge fan of that flavor but I wanted to incorporate more carrots into my diet. So once again, a ...
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Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chip Pancakes (Gluten-free, Plant-based, Oil-free)
Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chip Pancakes combine the pillowy, light chew of traditional pancakes with cocoa and warm melted chocolate. But don't let that awesome decadence scare you away. They are gluten-free, vegan, refined sugar-free and oil free! And they even have a nice helping of plant-based protein. Breakfast dreams do come true! Gluten-Free Vegan Pancakes I have frequently found myself missing the days of firing up the griddle and placing a heaping stack of golden goodness on my plate. ...
Chocolate Fudge Bread (Gluten-free, Vegan, Nut-free)
Chocolate Fudge Bread--when you least expect it dreams do come true. Soft and fluffy bread with a chewy chocolaty inside! Combining Bread and Chocolate 'Tis the season to be . . . chocolaty! (And doesn't chocolate make you jolly anyway?) Talk about the best of both worlds. Is there anything better than hot doughy bread straight out of the oven? The only thing better might be a lush chocolate fudgy dessert. If only you could combine them into one amazing treat. Finding ...
Roasted Garlic Potato Soup (Gluten-free, Plant-based)
Roasted Garlic Potato Soup - Creamy, decadent and satisfying yet healthy and easy to prepare with a one-pot option! Roasted Garlic Potato Soup Roasted garlic brings a delicate nutty flavor to this soup. Gently wrapping its aroma around the potatoes and vegetables, it delivers a delightful fusion of flavor. Combined with the velvety texture the resulting soup gratifies! How to Roast Garlic In under two minutes you can have garlic in your oven roasting away to its golden ...
Cranberry Cherry Bread Pudding (Gluten-free / Plant-based)
Cranberry Cherry Bread Pudding--this rich, moist custardy dessert will have you enjoying the holidays with extra cheer: 100% gluten-free and vegan! The Ultimate Comfort Dessert Ever visited one of the deluxe Whole Foods Markets and strolled through their hot bar area? What sticks in your mind? Exactly. The bread pudding bar! For anyone who hasn't been, Whole Foods has an entire bar dedicated to bread puddings and toppings. Seriously. Folks stop and stare at it like an oceanside sunset. ...
Zesty Bok Choy Cauliflower Rice (Gluten-free, Plant-based)
Zesty Bok Choy Cauliflower Rice delivers a flood of fresh flavor and nutrients! Spicy or tame, this dish has your name written all over it! Baby Bok Choy Say hello to my little friend. Okay it sounds much better when Al Pacino says it! But it's true that baby bok choy, my newest culinary friend, comes to the table with its nutritional guns blazing. Since my surgery I have been trying to flood my body with as many nutrients and antioxidants as possible. As a result I am feeling great and ...
Pumpkin Praline Parfaits (Gluten-free, Vegan)
Pumpkin Praline Parfaits combine rich layers of custardy pumpkin goodness with a satisfying sweet nutty caramel crunch! Vegan Pumpkin Cream Some time ago I started working on creating a vegan pumpkin cream. I wanted something different from pumpkin pie to infuse into the holiday menu. Cashews make a great base for many creamy recipes. After soaking and blending, they transform into a thick velvety lushness that hints at a sweetness as it melts on your tongue. Add the earthy flavor of ...
Bounce Back Detox Juice (Gluten-free, Plant-based)
Bounce Back Detox Juice (or Smoothie) -- not your average green drink! Its powers are extraordinary, and they go to work from the very first sip! This post may be longer than my usual, but I was so inspired by the healing power of plants that I wanted to share my personal healing experience with you! A Drink For All Seasons Green detox juice renews and restores any time of year. Not just the four seasons, but the various seasons in life -- both the anticipated and the unanticipated. ...
Vegan Sloppy Joes (Gluten-free, No added sugars)
Vegan Sloppy Joes -- Tangy on the taste buds and hearty in the belly. These scrumptious sandwiches satisfy the healthiest of appetites with generous amounts of protein and an abundance of rich flavor! Summer Eats It's summertime here in the DC area, and along with the cruel heat and humidity come days seeking relief by the pool, lake or beach. But that doesn't mean that bellies aren't lookin' to be filled! You can't lose with these completely plant-based gluten-free sloppy joes. There ...
