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Vegan Sweet Potato ‘Yogurt’ Recipe

March 14, 2011
Berry Vegan Yogurt

Today I would like to share one of my favorite “serendipity” recipes with you.  The inspiration came from a mention in the FatFree Vegan Recipes forum regarding the use of sweet potatoes in smoothies. When I tried my hand at a similar recipe, it came out very thick and “creamy,” much more like a yogurt [...]

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How to Cook Quinoa

September 2, 2010
fluffy quinoa

Quinoa is a versatile grain* that is great-tasting, high in protein, and is one of the quickest whole grains to prepare. It can go from pantry to table in 20 minutes. My no-fail method takes the guess-work out of cooking quinoa and prevents accidental scorching of this wonderful grain. Simple Quinoa Instructions Measure 1 cup [...]

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Crazy Cake Recipe

May 14, 2010
crazy cake

The idea of simple living is certainly not new. Many of our grandparents and our grandparents’ parents adapted to the Great Depression with clever and frugal recipes. My dear friend, Etta, recently shared her great-grannie’s depression-era crazy cake recipe with me and kindly allowed me to share it with you (thank you, Etta!) The cake [...]

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Edible Flowers Add Color to Your Meals

May 10, 2010
Edible Flowers

Sometimes the best things in life are free. I’m talking about edible flowers, the ones that may very well be found growing in your yard right now. The use of edible flowers is an easy, tasty, and colorful way to enhance your meal and sneak additional vitamins and flavonoids into your diet. The flowers in [...]

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Edamame Hummus Recipe

April 30, 2010
Edamame Hummus

I am happy to share a recipe I created that is quick, nutritious, simple and, if I may quote my husband, “delicious!” I call it Edamame Hummus. The hummus is a beautiful pistachio green color and the texture is very light. Edamame is another word for soybean. Nutritionally dense, edamame is rich in protein, carbohydrates, [...]

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Quinoa Salad With Rice and Black Beans

April 14, 2010
Quinoa Salad

Part of living a simple lifestyle, for me and many others, includes eating low on the food chain. Following a plant-based diet leaves a smaller carbon footprint, is economical, is very healthy, and can be quite delicious. The following recipe uses simple ingredients and is forgiving to substitutions. It is nice to make ahead and [...]

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Simple Vegan Quiche with Greens

April 8, 2010
vegan spinach quiche

I am always happy when I come across a recipe that is vegan, nutritious, simple, and delicious. Some recipes are vegan and nutritious; some are nutritious and delicious; some are delicious but complicated. And, of course, let’s not even discuss the recipes that are simple and nutritious but not-so-delicious… So to find something that has [...]

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