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Vegan Red Beans with Cornbread
In New Orleans as my father-in-law has always told me, that Mondays is for red beans and rice, that’s been simmering on the stove for hours, bringing the most intoxicating aromas of garlic ,onions, smoked meats and spices in your home. Honestly, he makes the best red beans and rice I have ever had. Now…
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Chocolate Chip Banana Pecan Bread
So my grandchildren ate up most of the bananas, but they left me a few so I decided to make my chocolate chip banana pecan bread, this one is loaded with flavor, because I add a teaspoon of cinnamon to the batter. It’s super moist from the apples sauce. Not to mention there’s about 10…
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Sweet Potato Biscuits with Harissa Maple Candied Pecans
My mother made the best sweet potato pie and sweet potato pie in my household meant Fall was here. My mom’s sweet potato pie was airy and super fluffy. I love all the warming flavors Fall weather brings us, cinnamon, nutmeg, clove and ginger, to name of few. The other thing my mom was amazing…
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How To Go Plant Based Mindfully, even if it’s just for a week.
According to Harvard Health a Plant-based or plant-forward eating patterns focus on foods primarily from plants. This includes not only fruits and vegetables, but also nuts, seeds, oils, whole grains, legumes, and beans. It doesn’t mean that you are vegetarian or vegan and never eat meat or dairy.
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Raw Vegan Truffles
Who doesn’t love a truffle and especially one that’s delicious and pretty much guilt free? Whenever I’m giving myself a break from eating highly processed desserts, I love to make my Raw Vegan Truffles, they are packed with so much fiber, nutrients and they are the perfect pick me up during the day when you’re…
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Vegan “Tuna” Sandwich Another Hearts of Palm Recipe
Hearts of palm is probably one of the most versatile ingredients you can use in substitution for seafood, if you are eating more of a plant-based diet. I have used hearts of palm for crabcakes. My vegan crabcakes won me the People’s Choice Award for the Georgia Seafood Festival last year, so I guess I…
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Vegan Ceviche anyone?
RAW VEGAN CEVICHE using hearts of palm, is easy, healthy and amazing. I made this for the first time, back in 2005, when I got into exploring eating raw vegan foods. I have been a transplant recipient since 2008 and eating seafood like, ceviche can sometimes, not be the best thing for me to eat,…
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Gluten free Chai Masala Oatmeal Cranberry cookies
So this has been a week of baking for me. Today I decided that I wanted to make something chai inspired, so why not cookies. Chai tea is probably one of my favorite beverages to drink, hot or cold, especially during this time of year. The warm spices of cardamom, clove, nutmeg, and ginger says,…
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Orecchiette with Kale and Chickpeas
When I’m in the mood for something that is simple, delicious, and healthy. I think of chickpeas, kale and of course, pasta. I love this dish, because it is easy to put together. If you use organic frozen kale and organic canned chickpeas, the only thing that really has to be cooked is the pasta.…
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Let’s talk about Eating for Health and Healing
Food in it’s very essence was created for pleasure and healing. The planet is full of healing foods, that are rich in antioxidant, vitamins and minerals. The smells, textures, look and taste of food in itself brings satisfaction to all our senses. But when you are thinking about eating healthy or for healing does those…
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Roasted Sweet Chili and Ginger Cauliflower
Who doesn’t love cauliflower?! Okay, not everyone, but this recipe will make you fall in love with it again and again. Cauliflower is one that is loaded with nutrients. It’s loaded with fiber, which aids in digestion, it is also high anti-inflammatory properties, that helps with inflammation in our bodies. Another thing about cauliflower, is…
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Spicy Mexican Beans, Corn,Vegan Mexican Sausage and Fresco on a Tater Tot Waffle – Yes!
Having grandkids in the house takes my imagination to new and fun levels and it gets conveyed in my food as well. One of the foods my grandkids love is tater tots. They are not a regular in the house, but I do give in occasionally. So tonight I decided, let’s do something fun with…
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Power up your Nightstand for a Good Morning
What matters on the side of your bed can make a big difference to your morning. This blog today may make you thing twice about how to decorate your nightstand or not making it a place of clutter. Our bedrooms are a place we go to rest and retreat from the day. Here tucked away…
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Juices and smoothies ~ My way to 50.
So YES! I turned 50!! Wow!! What an amazing time I had on my birthday! My husband, family and friends lavished me with so much love, it left me speechless! Seriously, that is a big deal to leave me without something to say, but it is now it’s marked in history. Turning 50 is a…
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Pan Seared Cod with a Tomato Basil and Caper White Wine Sauce and Sautéed Rainbow Chard.
It’s been a day of Rainbow chard! I used it in my juice this morning and in my smoothie. Chard in itself is an excellent source of potassium, calcium and magnesium, minerals that help maintain healthy blood pressure. It’s also high in several antioxidants, including beta-carotene and flavonoids, which may help prevent certain conditions like…
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