Tag Archives: vegan
Quinoa Tabouli
Similar to Israeli salad, Tabouli is a refreshing, Mediterranean salad that is typically made with bulgur or cracked wheat – a Celiac’s nightmare. But…when you replace the wheat with organic quinoa (which is the seed of the Chenopodium or Goosefoot … Continue reading
Israeli Salad
This is one of the simplest, most refreshing salads. It’s super easy to make and goes with almost any meal. Ingredients (suggested amounts): 1 medium to large size cucumber or 2-3 Persian cucumbers (which is my preference as they are usually … Continue reading
Spanish Cauliflower Rice
I love Mexican food! That’s why when I had a Mexican bowl at a local vegan place in the city, I was inspired to create my own dish that would be just as flavorful, and easy to make, using a … Continue reading
Roasted Garlic Rutabaga
I LOVE potatoes. Who doesn’t? But, potatoes are starchy and higher in carbs than other root vegetables, like rutabaga. The first time I tried a rutabaga I didn’t like it – it tasted nothing like a potato! However, as my tastes … Continue reading
Vegan Flax Seed Crackers
This recipe was taken from Amber Shea Crawley’s book “Practically Raw,” but I made a couple of slight modifications. I LOVE her recipes. When it comes to finding crackers or chips that are gluten free, grain free, corn free, and … Continue reading
Vegan Chocolate Ice Cream
When I discovered how easy it was to make ice cream out of frozen bananas, I was a happy camper. But bananas are actually not on my weekly grocery list. I have significantly cut back on fruit. Avocados, however, are a different … Continue reading
Vegan Artichoke Spinach Dip
One of my favorite dips is artichoke spinach dip! So what’s a dairy-intolerant girl to do? Well…I experimented with this recipe three times and I have to say, I love it! Plus…it’s super easy. You don’t actually need a blender, … Continue reading
Simple Spaghetti Sauce
This is a quick recipe to throw together a homemade marinara sauce. I’m sure there are loads of recipes out there to make a sauce truly from scratch, which would involve dicing up tomatoes, simmering them, etc… but I am … Continue reading
Chipotle “Cheese” Kale Chips
One of my favorite snacks is kale chips! Which is so weird because years ago I fake-vomited at the sound of eating kale. OK…maybe that’s a little dramatic, but kale was not a first choice. It was a dark, … Continue reading
Vegan Nacho Cheese Dip
When you realize you are dairy-intolerant, a whole list of items gets thrown out the window. And while I’ve fared well without milk and cheese, one of the things that I do miss is being able to pick up dips from the grocery store. … Continue reading