Category Archives: nightshade-free

Coco-Nutty Truffles

Posted on September 15, 2012 by Deanna

Easy, quick, just a handful of whole-food ingredients. That sums up my cooking these days. But that’s okay, because when the kiddo comes home from school ravenous and needs a snack NOW, these coco-nutty truffles are just the thing. You … Continue reading →

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Vanilla Coconut Ice

Posted on September 5, 2012 by Deanna

It’s been hot. I haven’t been baking. Except those darn coco-meal cookies that I can’t get quite right even after 5 batches. My food has been boring. Some might even say vanilla. Except sometimes vanilla is good. Like this. Vanilla … Continue reading →

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Kelp Noodles in a Nut-Free “Peanut” Sauce

Posted on July 18, 2012 by Deanna

I made a grocery shopping error. I accidentally grabbed the salted roasted sunflower kernels. And then, still blissfully unaware of my error, I threw the entire bag into the food processor and made sunflower butter. Just in case you’re wondering, … Continue reading →

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Coconut Carob Truffles

Posted on July 7, 2012 by Deanna

Oh coconut, how I’ve missed you. But, now you’re back! So, let’s have a torrid love affair in the shape of a truffle, okay? Okay. Coconut Carob Truffles – Vegan, Grain-free, Nut-free, Sugar-free 1/2 cup roasted pumpkin seeds, ground fine … Continue reading →

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Carrot Cake Cookies

Posted on June 28, 2012 by Deanna

Today is Iris’ birthday! Iris is the genius behind The Daily Dietribe, and a published author for whom I was fortunate enough to be a test baker. Iris held a birthday cake challenge this month. I had every intention of … Continue reading →

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Nut-Free Paleo Sandwich Bread

Posted on June 26, 2012 by Deanna

We interrupt your regularly scheduled vegan broadcasting for a brief foray into the world of paleo. Well, paleo-lite perhaps. Or in some ways, paleo-plus. Paleo-esque? Here’s the sum total of what I’m allowed to eat on this elimination diet: chicken, … Continue reading →

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SRC: Quick Green Beans

Posted on June 18, 2012 by Deanna

My secret blog this month was Mom’s Crazy Cooking – a blog filled with quick and easy recipes (as well as some fancier fare). I’m on an extremely limited diet right now, and I thought it would be impossible to … Continue reading →

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Roasted (Mostly) Root Veggies…for Spring?

Posted on May 29, 2012 by Deanna

When your diet is 90% vegetables, seasons kind of go out the window and a girl seeks filling, stick-to-your-ribs food. Well, as stick-to-your-ribs as veggies can get. And nothing does that better than a big pan of roasted root veggies, … Continue reading →

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What we do for friends….

Posted on May 28, 2012 by Deanna

A friend of mine has been dealing with chronic and debilitating back pain issues. She’s tried most of the conventional (non-invasive) approaches. Nothing has worked. Her primary care doc decided to send her to a naturopath, who asked her to … Continue reading →

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Dry “Fried” Cauliflower and Chick Peas

Posted on May 17, 2012 by Deanna

Apparently, I’m on a cauliflower kick. I do that – get hooked on a particular vegetable and eat it incessantly. Oh, never fear. I haven’t quit eating my beloved broccoli slaw. I’ve just added cauli dishes into the rotation. Today’s … Continue reading →

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