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Lately, I have been sticking to the same bread-like recipe base for several reasons: it works, the different flavor combinations excite the tastebuds, and it is based in whole foods that don’t include gluten, nuts, oil, eggs, yeast, or refined sugars. Plus, I have to admit, I am all about… read more »
These gluten-free vegan Honey Sweetened Corn Muffins have just a hint of sweetness and a wonderful chewy texture. These muffins go perfectly with a warm bowl of homemade vegan chili, soup, or snuggled beside a rainbow-filled salad. I purposely created these to not be overly sweet, with just enough sweetener… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ This cereal actually came from a granola bar recipe that I had previously created. Part of the batter was used to make cereal so I thought that I would give it its own write up for those of you who may not venture over to that… read more »
If you wish for autumn to come faster and stay longer, this quick bread recipe is going to help you achieve just that. Moist and tender, delicately flavored with pumpkin, spices, and dried chewy ginger bits, this humble loaf needs no bells and whistles. But if I need to tie… read more »
A few days back, I was talking on the phone with my biological dad. I felt it was important to say biological because, for those of you who have been around for quite some time, you know I talk about my family often. And to reduce confusion, I have two… read more »
Today, I created an oil-free, tahini-free hummus that knocked my socks off. Even Bob was walking around barefoot after indulging in a serving or two or three. Hummus has a unique taste, and interesting enough, it tastes nothing like chickpeas (which is the core ingredient). It’s the added ingredients that… read more »
After looking at some of my oil-free recipes, you may be asking yourself: Should I be cooking without oil too? What should a healthy diet look like? What foods should it include, or which ones should be avoided? Well, to be honest, that picture will look different for each of… read more »
Tiger Nuts are – NOT NUTS, they are Tubers! They’re small vegetable tubers that grow in the ground just like carrots and potatoes. They are Gluten Free, NUT FREE, Allergen Free, Dairy Free, Raw, High in Fiber, Low in Calories & Fats, High in Nutrition, No- GMO, Raw, and Paleo Perfect.… read more »
Oat milk is low in fat and both lactose-free and vegan. It has a light mild, slightly sweet oat flavor. I would compare the texture to low-fat or fat-free cow’s milk. It works well in both sweet and savory dishes. The light texture makes it good for (but not limited… read more »
Pineapples don’t grow on a tree, in a bush, or on a vine… nope, they grow on… Awe, come on, you didn’t think I was going to tell you right off now, did you? lol Click on the link above and learn how they grow, where, how they are harvested, and so much more!
If you’re not a professional baker, making bread can be a laborious process. The beauty of this recipe lies in its health benefits and simplicity. These nutrient-packed dinner rolls are delicious with their savory-sweet, light, and delicate crumbly texture. If you are new to tiger nut flour and buckwheat, it… read more »
The moment this bread started baking in the oven, I immediately wanted to jump back into my jammies, glide my tippytoes into my favorite fuzzy slippers, and shake my brushed hair back into a frightful bedhead. How can just the smell of bread baking evoke such thoughts and feelings? That’s… read more »
Simple Oat Waffles. Simple name. Simple ingredients. But don’t let the simplicity turn you off. Food doesn’t have to be complex to be good. I would refer to this as a “pantry waffle.” Open up your pantry, pull out the ingredients, and boom! You will find yourself whipping up a… read more »
They are firm, crunchy, light and airy. These crackers are raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free, seed-free, soy-free, no added sugars… oh, and grain-free!
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ Medjool Date and Pear Praline Pie… It’s pear season and what a yummy way to use your backyard bounty or the pickings from local orchards! From the fragrant sweet pears to the pronounced caramel-and-molasses flavor of the dates… topped with the sweet pecan crumb topping… I am… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ I have to just giggle and scratch my head whenever I look at the commercially made chocolate chips. I shop in the health food department at our local grocery store, and they have at least six different types of chocolate chips on the shelf. One… read more »
These breadsticks turned out so incredibly delicious, not to mention that the shape alone made them fun to eat. Today, my mom tried these along with a raw Basil Pesto noodle dish and just loved it. She was amazed at how these sticks looked felt and tasted. The texture was… read more »
Be prepared for an “aroma explosion” to take place in your kitchen while these are baking. Seriously. If I thought I was hungry before I popped these in the oven…whew, I had to mop the kitchen floor due to my drooling while the magic was taking place in the oven.… read more »
When it comes to maintaining as many nutrients as possible, it’s important to look at our cooking methods. Potatoes are generally prepared by the following four methods: bake, boil, steam, and fry. Today, I am going to talk about how to properly steam them. I love love love potatoes, not… read more »
Increase your knowledge about green juicing! The juice of organic vegetables will not only speed up the process of detoxification, but it will also flood your body with enzymes, vitamins, and minerals for quick absorption and will significantly benefit the immune system. The juice of organic vegetables is rich in… read more »
Tiger nuts go many different names; Zulu nut, yellow nutgrass, ground almond, chufa, edible rush, and rush nut. In Nigeria, the Hausas call it “Aya,” Yorubas “imumu,” the igbos “ofio,” “aki Hausa” in southern Nigeria. They are usually preserved by sun-drying for about three months before storage. They can be… read more »
Almond Butter Cereal Crunch ~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ The title may have given it away but the secret ingredient in this cereal is almond butter. :) Whether you buy or make your raw almond butter there will always be slight variances in consistency and texture. So here is a… read more »
I believe in real food made from simple ingredients that taste amazing and carries a pack of nutrients. This granola is dairy-free, vegan, soy-free, nut-free, and gluten-free. Real food from nature. On top of that, it has NO fillers. NO artificial anything. Preservative-free. It is crunchy, perfectly sweetened, and packed full of nutrients. If this resonates with you, keep reading.
Crispy on the outside, fluffy in the middle…this vegan, gluten-free, oil-free, nut-free flatbread is reminiscent of Irish Potato Bread. The minute I started mixing the dough together, I knew that I was in love. The more I kneaded it, the more I NEEDED it! (Yeah, I am a funny one.) … read more »
These wraps are surprisingly easy to make and require only 4 ingredients (water and salt included!) They are gluten-free, nut-free, oil-free, durable, can handle any wrap-job you can throw at them, nutritious, and tastes= really good. They are very low on the glycemic index, which means that the carbohydrate content… read more »