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Vegan Pumpkin Pudding

By admin | January 14, 2010

Before you go, “gross,” here me out on this. Oh my goodness, it is so good. So delicious. I think it’s the creamy texture that gets me, like ice cream without being frozen. This recipe uses pumpkin (canned, or make your own by roasting a sugar pie pumpkin and pureeing the guts), coconut milk, and [...]

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Vegan Healthy Nog! (Dairy, Egg, Soy, Sugar Free)

By admin | December 14, 2009

I love LOVE egg nog. But after a food allergy test a couple years back revealed that I am allergic to both eggs AND dairy (a travesty, really), I avoid both. This makes both baking and brunch very difficult, so that’s why I am always coming up with vegan options for certain foods, even though [...]

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Here is Your Thanksgiving Dessert

By admin | November 24, 2009

It’s vegan, but don’t let that scare you away. Gluten free, dairy free, egg free, no added sugar. Still delicious and seasonal. Loved by all. Give it a whirl.

Healthy Apple Tart

Ingredients:
2½ cups walnuts
1½ cups dates
3 green apples, such as Granny Smith
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp allspice
1/4 tsp ground clove
2 TBS raw honey
½ cup organic apple juice, [...]

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Vegan Pumpkin Muffins/Bread

By admin | October 29, 2009

I heart all things pumpkin: pumpkin curry, smoothies, breads, muffins, cookies, ice cream, pie, beer. Whoops on those last few, but I do enjoy some sweets from time to time. Moderation. Pumpkin is high in fiber, antioxidants, and the carotenoids that give it the orange color.

All of the above, save for the beer, I’ve managed [...]

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Sunday Recipe

By admin | August 23, 2009

I love Martha Stewart. But most of the time, we don’t have time to cook like Martha Stewart. For me, Sundays are usually reserved for planning for the week’s recipes and doing some cooking prep, making a big pot of something that can be adapted for leftovers all week. I’ll often roast a chicken, make [...]

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