When I find a little extra time in the morning, I typically try to create something special for my girls. With Megan’s need for a completely gluten-free and diary-free diet, it’s not always easy to create a tasty substitute for my old stand-by recipes of days past. Today I’m sharing an updated version of my Gluten…
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Spiced Sweet Potato Rounds
What will you serve at your next party? With very little time for planning, shopping and prep, many of us panic when it comes time to serve our guests a dish that has been lovingly made in our own kitchen. Let’s get real, cooking takes time and there is a risk factor for those who aren’t…
Coconut Squash Butter
It’s that time again, the holidays are fast approaching and my kitchen is a buzz with new ideas for gift giving this year. Today I’m sharing my recipe for a creamy Coconut Squash Butter that’s easy to make and provides 4 pint-size gifts for the holidays. Our squash butter is slightly sweet and delicious on just about…
Vegan Pot Pie
Pot pie, with its flaky crust and creamy center, is considered comfort food for many people but often includes cheese and a crust that is not gluten-free. What’s a girl to do when she needs some comfort food but can’t tolerate gluten or dairy? We’ve created our own Vegan Pot Pie that’s not only dairy-free but also…
Autumn Amaranth Cookie Bars
Gluten-free baking is always a challenge for me and I’m fairly positive I’ll never be able to replace the gooey chocolate chip cookies of years past. That being said, I’ve made a commitment to using freshly ground grains in my flour mixes and never to use guar gum or xanthan gum. It’s funny, but I just don’t…
Roasted Sweets and Parsnip Tacos
Are you looking for a twist on your fall meal planning this week. If so, give our Roasted Sweets and Parsnip Tacos a try. The base for these colorful tacos starts with purple and orange sweet potatoes – beautiful fall colors, festive and fun. We’ve added the earthy taste of parsnips to our sweets, giving this…
Fall Millet Salad
Fall is a time of beautiful balance in preparation for the coming winter. We’re still enjoying some very hot weather here in Encinitas (it was 91 degrees yesterday) but the cool ocean breeze inevitably returns at night and we awaken to a light blanket of dew each morning, a definite sign the heat will soon be gone. Fall festivals…
Seasonal Vegan Fruit Parfait
If you find yourself overwhelmed and in need of a quick, raw dessert for your friends and family this weekend, give our Seasonal Vegan Fruit Parfait a try! This whole-food dessert is made from some of Mother Nature’s simplest ingredients…fresh, organic fruit. The combination of seasonal fruit and creamy coconut whipped cream is complimented with our…
Carrot Cardamom Ginger Soup
What’s a girl to do with a big bag of colorful organic carrots? Today I’m sharing one of my favorite uses for these beta-carotene rich vegetables, Carrot Cardamom Ginger Soup. Amazingly, there are over 100 species of carrots, however, most found in our local markets are typically orange, white, yellow, red, or maroon. Carrots are one of the…
Raw Maqui Berry Bites
Who doesn’t love a good dessert, especially when it’s raw and full of superfood power. Today I’m sharing my Raw Maqui Berry Bites made without the use of cashews, yep, no cashews! Most raw tarts, pies, and cheesecakes start with a base of soaked cashews; however, we seem to be over them around the Kelly house….