Pumpkin Cream Sauce with Pasta

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This tastes like fall.  Really different from anything else.  If you're tired of the same old pasta sauce, give this one a try.  It's quick to make and so … [Read more...]

Hot Artichoke Dip – Spinach and Regular

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When Stella visited our family in NH, she fell in love with her Grammy's hot artichoke dip.  She decided to come up with a vegan version so we could all enjoy … [Read more...]

Artichoke & Sun-Dried Tomatoes Hummus

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I'll admit it.  I'm a hummus addict.  It makes me happy. If we make it, I eat it ALL in one sitting usually.  And get this...it's CHEAP if you make it … [Read more...]

Stir Fry with Peanut Sauce

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We love a good stir fry.  It's one of the dishes I totally pig out on.  I remember the first few times I made the sauce Karen said, "You should write that … [Read more...]

How to Prepare Quinoa

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2 parts liquid, 1 part quinoa. Soak the quinoa in water first for 5 minutes. Drain in a colander. We use half water and half vegetable broth for the … [Read more...]

Quinoa, Black Bean, and Artichoke Salad

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A food staple of Peru, Bolivia, and Chile, quinoa has an earthy flavor and slight crunch.  We love it. See our how to on preparing quinoa and keep some on … [Read more...]

Thai Green Vegetable Curry

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This is one of my favorites.  Super fast to make, super simple, you can use whatever veggies you have on hand but it looks prettier (and is better for you!) … [Read more...]

Vegan Chili

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Nothing beats chili on a blustery day.  Ours has a little kick...sometimes we tone it down for the kids...sometimes we don't. The bulghur is the secret … [Read more...]

Lentil Soup

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This recipe is so easy and simple, quick to make.  I'm always so surprised by how good it tastes.  Try it, you'll like it... Ingredients: 2 carrots, … [Read more...]

Rice and Bean Burger

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Although I really dig our "Mmm Burger", this burger recipe is darn good too and contains brown rice instead of quinoa. Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup smoked … [Read more...]