If you've never tried a raw buckwheat smoothie or porridge, or buckwheat in any form for that matter, this yummy recipe is the perfect way for raw buckwheat to make it's debut in your kitchen. This smoothie bowl is thick, creamy, satisfying, and tastes like a peanut butter cookie. It's also loaded with heart healthy … Continue reading Peanut Butter Cookie Raw Buckwheat Smoothie
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Blueberry Muffin Raw Energy Bites (vegan, gluten-free, sugar-free)
I love easy snacks. Especially the kind where you just throw everything into your food processor, grind, and roll. No baking required! I think that's one of the reasons I like raw foods, especially raw desserts and snacks; it's a pretty easy way of cooking. Or noncooking. I love that you can satisfy your craving … Continue reading Blueberry Muffin Raw Energy Bites (vegan, gluten-free, sugar-free)
Steel Cut Oats in the Slow Cooker (vegan)
Well, winter isn't over yet for those of us in the Great Lakes region. Today we woke up to 10 inches of snow, which fell throughout the day yesterday and through the night. It does look pretty, but... it would've looked a lot prettier about a month ago. You see, I've made the same mistake … Continue reading Steel Cut Oats in the Slow Cooker (vegan)
The Best Homemade Peanut Butter, Ever
I realize that's a pretty bold statement. The best peanut butter, ever? I mean, how could anyone even know that? Trust me, when you taste it, you'll know. You also might be wondering just what is so special about this peanut butter? Isn't peanut butter just peanuts ground up? It can't possibly be that much … Continue reading The Best Homemade Peanut Butter, Ever
Simply Delicious: Roasted Fennel
If you've never tried roasting fennel, I urge you to go buy a bulb and fire up your oven. It really is a treat! Roasting fennel is a recent discovery of mine, when I found myself with a bulb of fennel that needed to get used up before it started to go rubbery. I love … Continue reading Simply Delicious: Roasted Fennel
No-Chicken Veggie Noodle Soup (vegan,gluten free)
Well winter finally arrived here a few days ago, now that Christmas Eve is only a blink away! Today, however, it is raining cats and dogs and the temperature is creeping back up. It's supposed to be near 50 on Christmas, unheard of in Michigan! While it was getting chilly, all I really wanted to … Continue reading No-Chicken Veggie Noodle Soup (vegan,gluten free)
Vegan Japanese Pan Noodles with Homemade Healthier Teriyaki Sauce
I've had it on my to-do list for quite some time to recreate a favorite dish from a certain fast food noodle place, and I finally got around to it. Shiitake mushrooms, carrots, bean sprouts, and broccoli are stir fried with thick Udon noodles in a sweet and tangy teriyaki sauce. It was so easy! … Continue reading Vegan Japanese Pan Noodles with Homemade Healthier Teriyaki Sauce
Gingerbread Whoopie Pies with Pumpkin Creme Filling (vegan & gluten-free)
Another season. Another reason. For makin' whoopeeee. Pies, that is. Whoopie Pies. They are not really pies. They're more like cookies with a filling. Actually the cookies are more like cake than cookies. Kinda. Yeah, I don't know what they are. But I know I like 'em. I had never made whoopie pies until this … Continue reading Gingerbread Whoopie Pies with Pumpkin Creme Filling (vegan & gluten-free)
Fall into Winter Salad with Roasted Beets, Fennel, Persimmons, and a Creamy Tahini Maple Dressing
This vibrant salad proves that your meals don't have to be bland in the winter months. You can still eat a fresh, colorful, veggie and fruit filled salads bursting with flavor and beautifying nutrients. When I first made this salad I wasn't sure all of these distinct flavors would mesh, but I was so surprised how … Continue reading Fall into Winter Salad with Roasted Beets, Fennel, Persimmons, and a Creamy Tahini Maple Dressing
Baked Cheesecake Stuffed Apples (vegan, gluten-free, grain-free, soy free)
Vegan baked cheesecake inside a tender, juicy, naturally sweet baked apple, drizzled with healthy caramel sauce... This one dessert checks off about 3 of my top ten favorite sweet treats. I've had this recipe and photos squirreled away in my files for over a month now. Other recipes captured my attention and here I find … Continue reading Baked Cheesecake Stuffed Apples (vegan, gluten-free, grain-free, soy free)
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