Archive: Recipes
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Feb 19, 2013
No CommentsWe Don’t Always Eat Tofu: A recipe for barbecue
People have visions that vegans make meal after meal out of tofu. It seems to be the only vegan source of protein that non-vegans have ever heard of – and many a meat-eater has told me, “I could never become a vegan, because I don’t like tofu.” And, if one more person asked me if...
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Jan 25, 2013
No CommentsA Five-Day Vegan Menu that (mostly) Pleased a Particular 9-Year-OId, Semi-particular 7-Year-Old and a Rather Compliant Husband/Dad
Just this past weekend, a friend who is also trying a more plant-based lifestyle said she needed some ideas for recipes… for kids. My immediate reaction was “Of course I have some.” And then, I drew a blank. What do we eat during the week? So it struck me – we all need some ideas....
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Dec 05, 2012
No CommentsBlack Rice! Healthy Carbs.
In ancient China, black rice was revered and saved for the tastebuds of emperors. In the U.S., just a few short years ago, black rice was an exotic ingredient found only in the most cutting-edge of gourmet food stores. Then, it came to the bins at Whole Foods and now, I understand, to the shelves of Costco....
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Nov 25, 2012
No CommentsPumpkin-Cranberry Muffins, Vegan and Gluten-Free
I thought I’d throw this recipe out into the abundance of pumpkin dishes out there this holiday season. These muffins are easy to whip up, use all the extra canned pumpkin (or fresh if you are a beast in the kitchen) and buy-one-get-one-free bags of fresh cranberries you bought for Thanksgiving. Gluten free, vegan and (mostly)...
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Sep 20, 2012
No CommentsVegan Beet Cake (Shhh, you don’t have to tell them)
Maybe you’ve never knowingly tried a beet. These lowly root vegetables are jewels of the garden full of folate and anti-inflammatory antioxidants. You can roast them and toss them in a salad with apples and oranges or have them over greens with feta cheese and parsley. I know beets can be controversial. I too have...
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Jul 29, 2012
No CommentsQuinoa, Orange and Mint Salad
I kill cactuses, but I can grow mint. About this time of year, you may find it overwhelming your garden and at a loss as to what to do with it all. I gave up on gardening a year ago (seems plants really like water and weeding), but found myself with an extra large pack....
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Jun 04, 2012
No CommentsSpinach and Black Bean Tacos — Vegan and Easy
When I lived in New York City – before the existence of Chipotle and Qdoba (at least on my radar) – there was Benny’s Burritos. They made a hefty, football-sized black bean and spinach burrito that I swore I would eat half of and save for later…one day. Usually, I ended up downing the whole...
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Apr 19, 2012
2 CommentsHummus Alternative
I rarely meet a hummus I don’t like. Oh, don’t get me wrong – I prefer certain ones substantially over others – but in general, if its chickpeas in a bowl, I’ll eat it. On a vegan diet, hummus is a staple – you can have it for breakfast on a wheat tortilla, at lunch...
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Apr 15, 2012
1 CommentAddictive Arugula and Avocado Summer Rolls on a Wintry Day
It may be snowing here in Colorado Springs (I am fully aware it is April 15th – our mother nature never gets the message), but I’ve had summer rolls on the brain since last night’s re-run of Iron Chef. Feathery soft strips of rice paper wrapped around crunchy veggies with peanut sauce. Problem is, I...
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Mar 26, 2012
2 CommentsVegan Truffle Brownies
Warning – these are indescribably scrumptious. Every bit as chocolate-y as any egg and butter containing brownie with less fat, calories and sugar. I am in love. And, I promise, no hidden black beans, dates or greens in these brownies. Straight up yumminess here. Are these healthy? Well, calling a brownie in any form healthy...
