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Mini Vegan Shepherd’s Pies

Do you remember what you used to eat as a child? I remember a few things, but there are great big blank spaces. I remember sitting down for dinner with my family, but I have very few specific recollections. I do remember not liking a lot of things though. There was meatloaf (yuck), and there… Continue reading Mini Vegan Shepherd’s Pies

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Gluten-Free Spice Cake with Cinnamon-Orange Cream

One of the things that I try to do in all of my cooking classes is to give information and recipes that the participants can personalize and make their own at home. Rather than having to make the 4 recipes we use over and over again, the participants have a foundation to turn them into… Continue reading Gluten-Free Spice Cake with Cinnamon-Orange Cream

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5 Morning Drinks to Get You Going…

Have you seen that commercial that compares two women, one that has a doughnut for breakfast, and the other has whatever the commercial is touting? (I think it was Special K bars, but I'm not certain). The one who has the bar goes on to have a nice salad for lunch, and some veggies and… Continue reading 5 Morning Drinks to Get You Going…

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Simple Made Delicious: Seasoned Brown Rice

It's funny, I often go back and forth on the kinds of recipes to post. Sometimes I think it's all about things that are striking and fancy, things that will catch people's attention and make them think "Wow, I want to make that!".  And sometimes I think that more practical recipes are the way to… Continue reading Simple Made Delicious: Seasoned Brown Rice

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(vegan) Buffalo Soy Curl Chili and Giveaway winner!

Ok, I know I've been awol for a little while, but it's been a very busy couple of weeks. In addition to the ongoing vegan cooking classes, I also started a new online Introduction to Plant-Based Diet class. It's a wonderful group and we're having a great time and learning so much. The next one starts… Continue reading (vegan) Buffalo Soy Curl Chili and Giveaway winner!

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40 Days of Green Smoothies E-book Giveaway!

Happy New Year! So how many of you made New Year's resolutions? Go to the gym... eat better.... sleep longer... play more....  How many of these do we think will make it to next month? Next week even? It's kind of counterintuitive in some ways. For many people, it's the middle of winter, cold and… Continue reading 40 Days of Green Smoothies E-book Giveaway!

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Vegan Gingersnap Cheesecake ~ 3 ways!

Along with my love for lasagna, cheesecake is way up there too. Well, there are a lot of things up there, actually 🙂 .  But cheesecake was always one of my favorites. And when a cheesecake craving strikes, who can resist? The beauty of this one is that it can be customized so many different… Continue reading Vegan Gingersnap Cheesecake ~ 3 ways!

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Pumpkin Kalamata Kale Lasagna

I love lasagna. It's really one of my very favorite foods, but I don't take the time to make it very often. I always hope that someone will make it for me 🙂 .  But it's been a very long time, so I wanted to make some and add a new spin on it. Since… Continue reading Pumpkin Kalamata Kale Lasagna

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Sesame Wasabi Brussels Sprouts

I love brussels sprouts. Totally. And I think it's a new thing, because I actually don't ever remember having them when I was growing up. Hmmm.... string beans from a can. Creamed corn. Carrots & peas. And there was some salad, but no brussels sprouts. But now, they are the best. My go-to recipe leaves… Continue reading Sesame Wasabi Brussels Sprouts