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Vacation in a Glass Smoothie, Vegan and Gluten-Free
Happy Monday! Start your week out right with this green smoothie! The tropical flavors of coconut, lime and ginger honestly make it taste like a vacation in a glass! I usually save ginger for...
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Lunch Box Basics and Banana Bread Milkshake, Vegan and Gluten-Free
Happy Labor Day!!! While the weather here has been a wash out, I hope everyone was still able to spend time with family and friends! We managed to sneak out to the beach between rain drops. As a...
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Lemony Quinoa Salad with Asparagus, Peas and Fresh Mint, Vegan and Gluten-Free
Even though summer is coming to an end, it’s still hot and humid out there! I’m sitting here writing with the windows open and the fan on, dreaming of crisp fall nights, warm soups and hot cocoa! I...
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Crock Pot Black Bean and Quinoa Soup, Vegan and Gluten-Free
I am happy to say a dear friend of mine is back from summer vacation! My crock pot! Oh, how I’ve missed you! I love how you can throw a bunch of ingredients in it, turn it on and forget about it!...
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Sweet Potato, Carrot and Rosemary Soup, Vegan and Gluten-Free
I had a refrigerator full of veggies and needed to use them quick! So, I chopped, simmered, added fresh herbs, blended in the vitamix and taa-da… a simple and savory sweet potato soup was created! The...
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Purple Powerhouses, Vegan and Gluten-Free
In a salad rut? Try adding purple cabbage to add crunch and color! According the U.S. Department of Agriculture red/purple cabbage contains 36 different varieties of anthocyanins, a class of...
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Cold Soba Noodle Salad, Vegan and Gluten-Free
Soba noodles are made from buckwheat flour. Don’t be fooled by the name…buckwheat is not a grain product, it’s actually a seed from the buckwheat plant! Most buckwheat noodles are gluten free...
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Sunbutter Smoothie, Vegan and Gluten-Free
We often think of sunflower seeds as something baseball players chew and spit out…gross! Who knew they were a nutritional powerhouse??? Highly addictive due to their salty and slightly sweet flavor,...
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Slim Down Smoothie, Vegan and Gluten-Free Cleansing Juice
Have you been over-indulging lately? Need a way to reset your body and get slimed down for the summer? Start the day with this slim down smoothie to curb your appetite and detox your body! The high...
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Chopped Roasted Veggie Salad, Vegan and Gluten-Free
Umm…quite possibly one of the best salads I’ve ever made! The combination of warm roasted veggies, avocados and cannellini beans make this a meal-worthy salad! Served on a bed of crisp romaine...
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Father’s Day PB&J Smoothie, Vegan and Gluten-Free
Happy Father’s Day to all you wonderful Dads out there! This is a smoothie that tastes so good your Dad won’t even know it’s good for him! (Shhhh….You don’t have to mention that there’s spinach in...
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Vegan Kale and Pine Nut Pesto, Vegan and Gluten-Free
Kale, kale and more kale! This is a recipe that will put your garden full of kale to good use! It is a vegan version of pesto but, feel free to add fresh parmesan for added flavor! This recipe...
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Greek Quinoa Quick Meal, Vegan and Gluten-Free
This past weekend I went out of town for my cousin’s wedding shower. When left to his own devices, Shaye won’t cook for himself so I stocked the refrigerator with this quick meal. Preparation is key...
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Coffee…the Vicious Cycle, Vegan and Gluten-Free
Ugh…I did it again! Hi my name is Crissy and I’m addicted to coffee. I have always allowed myself to enjoy one cup in the morning however, somehow that second cup snuck into my afternoon routine,...
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Lemon Cilantro Hummus, Vegan and Gluten-Free
I am up to my ears in cilantro! It is growing so fast and we can’t eat it fast enough! I wish I could say the same is true for the rest of our veggies but something has been munching on the beans,...
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Simple Raw Zucchini Pasta, Vegan and Gluten-Free
It looks like we have a heat wave ahead of us! When the weather is hot and humid who feels like cooking??? Try this light, refreshing “pasta” instead! No stove required Print Simple Raw Zucchini...
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Mason Jar Salads, Vegan and Gluten-Free
Yup, the summer is here. And for most of us who live on the Cape that means a billion hour work weeks and absolutely no time to get anything done! Especially sit down to a meal! I struggle to pack...
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Not Your Traditional Tater Tots, Vegan and Gluten-Free
Remember those little nuggets from your childhood??? I recreated them using only the healthiest ingredients! I left out the white starchy potatoes and substituted chickpeas and flax meal making for...
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Garden Greens with Chimichurri Salad Dressing, Vegan and Gluten-Free
The warm days, cool nights and spring showers has our garden flourishing! Last nights dinner consisted of fresh picked greens, locally grown asparagus, roasted peppers, avocado and hemp seeds! To top...
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Springtime Soup, Vegan and Gluten-Free
Even though the warm weather has finally arrived I am not ready to let go of soup! Nothing tastes better after a long day! Soups are also a great way to get in a ton of vegetables! This soup shouts...
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Strawberry (and hemp) Fields Forever, Vegan and Gluten-Free
Hemp seeds are right up there with kale and avocados on my “Super Foods” list! Don’t worry you won’t fail a drug test or find the urge to wear patchouli from eating these little seeds! They are a...
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Avo Berry Smoothie, Vegan and Gluten-Free
It’s Monday again? Where did the weekend go? It seems for many it was a busy weekend filled with weddings, birthdays, bachelorette parties and babies! The weather was beautiful for celebrating!...
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Get Glowing Smoothie, Vegan and Gluten-Free
In the colder months we tend drink less fluids and are exposed to dry heat from fires and furnaces. This combination may wreak havoc on our skin leaving it dry and dull. Nourish your cells with this...
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Berry Smoothie with Walnuts and Oats, Vegan and Gluten-Free
Want a break from the traditional “green smoothie?” Here’s your answer! I try out new smoothies all the time and have such a hard time leaving out the baby spinach! It just adds such a nutritional...
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Three Sisters Salad, Vegan and Gluten-Free
My first go at college resulted in a Cultural Anthropology degree. I loved all my classes, but after four years, I graduated college without a clue on how to use my degree! (sorry mom and dad!)...
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Power-Up Protein Smoothie, Vegan and Gluten-Free
This smoothie is ridiculously good! It pretty much tastes like a reese’s peanut butter cup in a glass, but it’s loaded with protein and nutrition boosting superfoods! The combination of omega 3 fatty...
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Roasted Carrot and Tahini Soup with Spicy Chickpeas, Vegan and Gluten-Free
The carrot, one of the most underestimated vegetables out there! Don’t let this ordinary, often boring veggie fool you…in just two carrots there is four times the RDA of vitamin A! They are bursting...
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Mushroom Barley Soup, Vegan and Gluten-Free
This is my go-to soup. It’s so easy to make, comforting and healing. The garlic and fresh parsley help boost the immune system to keep the flu away (fingers crossed!). Surprisingly, parsley has a...
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Honey Lime Butternut Squash and Quinoa Salad, Vegan and Gluten-Free
This is not your average butternut squash recipe! My mom went to a farm in Connecticut last week and brought us back loads of butternut squash. I wanted to try something a little different then the...
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Peanut Coconut Curry Butternut Squash Soup, Vegan and Gluten-Free
Happy Friday! Looks like it’s going to be a beautiful weekend! Spice it up with this creamy, yet vegan butternut squash soup! We often forget about the health benefits of spices. Curry powder is a...
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Chickpea of the Sea Mock Tuna Fish Salad, Vegan and Gluten-Free
Two of our dearest friends Kel and Ginny introduced us to this recipe this summer. It is a perfect vegan swap for the traditional tuna fish salad! Chickpeas are so versatile, you can add them to...
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The Wake Up Call Celery Chia Green Smoothie, Vegan and Gluten-Free
Noah is turning into quite the green smoothie connoisseur! I let him decide what ingredients to add, he stands on the counter dumping chia seeds, spinach, dates and fruit into the vitamix. I admit,...
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Red Lentil Soup, Vegan and Gluten-Free
Rain, rain, rain…. Rainy days call for a hot pot of soup! Lentils are an inexpensive source of protein. They also are a great source of folate, B vitamins and fiber. Red lentils are great in soups...
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Green Smoothie Bowl, Vegan and Gluten-Free
The more you drink green smoothies, the more you crave them…I swear! I’ve heard it endless times from clients as well! Something about the energy you receive from the chlorophyll, antioxidants, and...
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Kale, Lentil and Bean Soup, Vegan and Gluten-Free
This isn’t just a veggie soup, it’s a hearty meal to warm up with on a chilly winter’s day! We enjoyed it today after trimming our Christmas tree! I’ve always loved Christmas, but since having Noah,...
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Quinoa, Kale and Pomegranate Salad, Vegan and Gluten-Free
This festive salad would be the perfect addition to any holiday! Ever since figuring out how to make kale salads, I’ve been addicted to them! I added a bit of quinoa to make this salad meal sized....
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Gingerbread Smoothie, Vegan and Gluten-Free
ingerbread in a glass! This smoothie uses molasses similar to classic gingerbread. Yes, molasses is sugar, but unlike processed white sugar it contains essential vitamins and minerals. Blackstrap...
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Simply Spirulina, Vegan and Gluten-Free
With the exception of not being with my sister and her family, this was hands down the best Christmas I have had since I was a little kid. The saying is true… “I used to think being a kid on Christmas...
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Meatless Monday Meal Curried Quinoa and Black Bean Stew, Vegan and Gluten-Free
I’m trying to get this recipe to you in between taking care of a sick husband and a stir-crazy toddler…envious of me right now??? Didn’t think so! Ok, here it is! My new “go-to” stew!!! It looks like...
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Purple Power Smoothie, Vegan and Gluten-Free
I’m on a spirulina kick! Here is why you should be too! In addition to being loaded with antioxidants, spirulina also contains the omega 6 fatty acid GLA or Gamma Linolenic Acid. According to webMD,...
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Lemon Tahini Miso Soup with Chickpeas, Vegan and Gluten-Free
With the frigid temps these days, I’ve been cooking nothing but soup, soup and more soup! Here is a new twist on traditional miso soup! I was inspired from Heidi Swanson over at the blog 101 cookbooks...
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Goji Pomegranate Orange Smoothie, Vegan and Gluten-Free
I have my beautiful niece Ella Mae to thank for this smoothie! She gave me this wonderful Christmas present…she knows me so well I love this book! It is loaded with useful information on different...
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Roasted Sweet Potato and Farro Salad with Lemon and Dill, Vegan and Gluten-Free
I was flipping through my mom’s Martha Stewart magazine and this recipe caught my eye. Wintertime has me craving root vegetables, and sweet potatoes are the perfect fix! I altered the original recipe...
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Simple Coconut Curry Meatless Monday, Vegan and Gluten-Free
I love everything about Indian food. The abundance of vegetables used, the texture, the aroma, the spices and the warmth generated from them. But, cooking it at home completely intimidates me! A...
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Mango, Beet and Banana Smoothie Bowl, Vegan and Gluten-Free
Sunshine smoothie with a spoon! Mango, beets and bananas blended into a breakfast delight! Topped with granola, fruit and hemp seeds for a smoothie you can bite into! You can take your favorite...
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Arugula Fennel and Dried Plum Flatbread, Vegan and Gluten-Free
“I received free samples of California Dried Plums mentioned in this post. By posting this recipe I am entering a recipe contest sponsored by California Dried Plum Board and am eligible to win prizes...
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Hummus Layer Dip, Vegan and Gluten-Free
Hummus Layer Dip, lemon scented hummus loaded with fresh veggies. A healthy addition to any Super Bowl party! When you think about Super Bowl, healthy food doesn’t usually come to mind. Wings,...
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Pumpkin Soup Recipe: Creamy, Easy and Vegan
“Soup is a lot like a family. Each ingredient enhances the others; each batch has its own characteristics, and it needs time to simmer to reach perfection.” – Chef Mario Batali Craving a warm and...
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Avocado Toast with Cucumber and 4 more Healthy Guacamole Toast Recipes
Are you searching for quick and delicious meals options that will fuel your day, including breakfast, lunch, and snacks? Try our wheat bread and grain bread options for a nutritious and satisfying...
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Guacamole Recipe – Easy, Quick and with Video
Guacamole, a cherished Mexican dip, holds a significant place in culinary history. Its origins and widespread popularity make it an intriguing subject to explore. From being a versatile condiment to...
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