Category Archives: vegan

April Unprocessed: Banana Walnut Bites

Posted on April 1, 2014 by Deanna

So, it’s April, and it still doesn’t really feel like spring outside. But, I’ve got the urge to do spring cleaning. And what better way to do spring cleaning than to clean up my diet. Now, this isn’t some crazy cleanse. … Continue reading →

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Tropical Tart

Posted on January 27, 2014 by Deanna

It’s the dead of winter, and it’s cold. Wouldn’t we all like just a little bit of the tropics right about now? You know you would. Unless you’re my kiddo, who absolutely turned his nose up at this one. Silly … Continue reading →

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Pasta Veggie Soup

Posted on January 19, 2014 by Deanna

As the kiddo would say, “Mom, this is more pasta than soup.” So be it. 2 T. olive oil 1 onion, diced 3 ribs celery, chopped 3 carrots, chopped 2 cloves garlic 1 T. minced fresh herbs (I used rosemary … Continue reading →

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Quick Bite: Sweet Potato Basil Soup

Posted on January 24, 2013 by Deanna

Some recipes I spend a lot of time on. Some recipes I throw together with whatever sounds good at the moment (or whatever is about to go bad in the fridge). Sometimes, that second kind of recipe yields a winner. … Continue reading →

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How “Natural” Is Your Peanut Butter?

Posted on January 22, 2013 by Deanna

Growing up, there were always 2 jars of peanut butter in the cupboard – one small jar of Skippy creamy, and one giant jar of Jif crunchy. I was a Jif girl. It wasn’t because I liked crunchy better than … Continue reading →

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Sweet Potato & Swiss Chard Sauté

Posted on January 9, 2013 by Deanna

Lest everyone think that I live on things like Sugar Crunch Coffee Cake, and lest anyone fear that I will no longer be posting healthy vegan food, today’s offering is both vegan and healthy. In fact, it will fit into … Continue reading →

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Pina Colada Smoothie

Posted on December 10, 2012 by Deanna

Creamy, comforting, and full of vitamin C, this is the perfect smoothie for the cold and flu season. Or so says the sick kiddo. Pina Colada Smoothie 1 very ripe banana 1 small handful frozen pineapple 1/4 to 1/2 cup … Continue reading →

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Savory Squash Galette

Posted on November 30, 2012 by Deanna

Simple, scrumptious, and seasonal – this recipe is easy enough for a weeknight dinner (with a little prep work) and special enough for those vegan holiday celebrations. I used Brittany’s excellent grain-free, vegan pie crust. I’ve made the crust a … Continue reading →

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SRC: Red Lentil Soup

Posted on November 26, 2012 by Deanna

It’s Secret Recipe Club reveal day! This month I was assigned the amazingly fabulous blog, Oh! You Cook!, written by Dena, who is a published cookbook author! Neat, eh? But, my favorite thing about her blog is that she’s a … Continue reading →

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Almond Shortbread Cookies

Posted on November 10, 2012 by Deanna

You know those cookies that they have at all-you-can-eat Chinese buffets? They’re crispy and almondy and probably made with lard and chemicals. And, I loved those things. There aren’t too many things I really miss from my gluten-filled life, but … Continue reading →

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