It’s somewhat fitting that my last post talked about avocado sauce and guacamole – and tips for storing both. Today I have another avocado recipe for you… though, this time I truly doubt you will have ANY leftovers! This recipe is an exclusive sneak peek from Engine 2 Diet‘s new book My Beef with Meat:… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Gluten-Free
Mexican Bean Soup with Chipotle Avocado Cream and Guacamole Tip (vegan and gluten-free)
When you open a cookbook, a recipe may “jump out” because of its title, its reputation (we know how blogging can hype a recipe long before a cookbook reaches bookshelves), or of course because of its photos. With the volume of recipes in LTEV, I almost wish I had written two separate cookbooks so that… Continue Reading
Now Available!: Plant-Powered 15 ebook (vegan, oil-free, gluten-free)
So, the last few months you may have been wondering what I’ve been up to. I’ve been posting plenty of recipes, but haven’t been talking much about personal things or our family. Truth is, I have been swamped since September with both work and mama responsibilities, and it’s been challenging to keep up. (My next… Continue Reading
Black Bean, Sweet Potato, and Quinoa Croquettes with Pumpkin Seed Chipotle Cream (vegan and gluten-free)
Part 2 of my Easter menu post! Today I am sharing some recipe ideas (links at the bottom, including other chefs/bloggers) for savory dishes. I’m also sharing the recipe for my Black Bean, Sweet Potato and Quinoa Croquettes. I serve them with a Pumpkin Seed Chipotle Cream (both recipes from LTEV). They are SO full of flavor,… Continue Reading
Pureed Spicy Sweet Potato and Peanut Stew with Chickpeas (vegan and gluten-free)
My kitchen has been filled with sweet potato goodness this past week. I have created at least three new recipes using glorious, nutritious, delicious SWEET POTATOES! These recipes are for a new project (hope to share details very soon)! Today, I am sharing this most satisfying, flavorful, Pureed Sweet Potato and Peanut Stew with Chickpeas…. Continue Reading
Chickpea and Artichoke “Bliss in a Dish”: One-Pot Wonder (vegan and gluten-free)
(Update: Those with a sweet tooth, scroll on down to bottom of post for news of a NEW dessert e-cookbook!) Naming recipes is not something that always comes naturally to me. I often describe components in the dish, or try to convey how the dish makes me feel. A few (just a few!) of the… Continue Reading
Vegan Valentine’s Day: Raw Chocolate Mousse Pie, Snack Platter, Fruit Hearts (+ my Breville Sous Chef!)
Valentine’s Day is certainly a day to celebrate romantic love, but it’s also a day to celebrate ALL love. Love for friends, love for your children, love for animals, love for your darlin’, love for yourSELF… and love for chocolate. I joke. Sort of. :D Every year for Valentine’s I post a chocolate recipe. This… Continue Reading
Fresh Broccoli and Vegetable Teriyaki Stir-Fry with Cashews (vegan and gluten-free)
As a culture, we are always excited and fascinated by what’s new. As a vegan chef, I love to push out of my cooking comfort zones to try new techniques, new ingredients, and of course to create new recipes for all of YOU! And yet, we have thousands of cookbooks available to use (vegan or… Continue Reading
Creamy Breakfast Rice Pudding (vegan and gluten-free)
I am delighted that we are in January, because though seasonally it is cold and dark, for me it is uplifting with less fall ‘overwhelm’ and the start to a new year! January usually brings many intentions to start eating healthier. I support these resolutions and intentions, in the framework of a healthier eating lifestyle,… Continue Reading
Natural Gingerbread Folks and Vegan Christmas Cookies (oil-free and gluten-free options)
Have you rolled up your sleeves and started your holiday baking? I sure have, but everything I’ve baked this past week starts with ‘gra’ and ends with ‘nola’! Gingerbread Granola, Cocoa-Goji Granola… I’ve probably baked 15 batches for gifting by now! This is the first year I’ve given granola as gifts, and it’s a nice… Continue Reading
Wildside Jar for green smoothies, thick and nut-based sauces and dessert purees. I use mine 1-2x/day.
Twister Jar is the BEST for healthy, homemade salad dressings and sauces
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