Tag Archives: vegan

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 →

Posted in Asian, broccoli, carrots, grain-free, main dish, nightshade-free, nut-free, raw, sunflower seeds, vegan | Tagged , , , | 14 Comments

Non-Dairy Queen Ice Cream Cake (Take 2)

Posted on July 16, 2012 by Deanna

A long time ago, I posted a super simple dairy-free “Better than Dairy Queen” ice cream cake. The picture sucked, and it was barely a recipe at all. And, yet, it still continues to be one of my most popular … 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 →

Posted in carrots, cinnamon, cookies, desserts, grain-free, nightshade-free, nut-free, vegan | Tagged , , , , | 14 Comments

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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Peachy Keen Ice Cream

Posted on June 12, 2012 by Deanna

By now everyone has tried the infamous banana soft serve, right? Heck, there’s even a fancy schmancy machine to make it for you (as if your food processor or blender isn’t fancy enough). We love banana soft serve around here. … Continue reading →

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Lucuma-sweetened Sunbutter

Posted on June 1, 2012 by Deanna

I’ve tried to make sunbutter in the past. My efforts have been less than successful. Most recently, I attempted it as a part of raw eating. So, of course, I used raw sunflower seeds. Um, yah. Don’t do that. Well, … 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 →

Posted in blueberries, breakfast, coconut, drinks, grain-free, nightshade-free, nut-free, spinach, vegan | Tagged , , , | 8 Comments

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 →

Posted in cauliflower, grain-free, main dish, nightshade-free, nut-free, salads, side dish, spinach | Tagged , , , | 3 Comments