Okay friends, today it’s all about Falafel Made Easy! We’re headed to the Middle East (via the Kelly kitchen) in search of this popular street food. Falafel balls are traditionally deep fried and made with chickpeas, fava beans and spices. With a desire to reduce overly heated oil in my life, I’ve chosen to lighten-it-up a bit…
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Gluten Free Orange Breakfast Cakes
Oranges Poranges, what’s for breakfast? We’re serving up my Gluten Free Orange Breakfast Cakes this morning with a simple orange infused coconut cream drizzled on top. These mini bundt cakes might be a little fancy for your typical midweek breakfast but if made in advance, they make an impressive treat for a special occasion. Inspired…
Vegan Nut Free Waldorf Salad
Today I’m sharing my idea of a Vegan Nut Free Waldorf Salad. The base of this creamy, yet crunchy salad has two parts, chickpeas and soaked sunflower seeds. Sunflower seeds are typically acceptable for those folks with nut allergies and give this lunchtime salad a nice, soft crunch. Why soak your nuts and seeds?…
Vegan Borscht Ramen Bowls
Starting with roasted beets and sweets, we’re easing into the week with my version of Vegan Borscht Ramen Bowls. These pretty bowls are not only tasty but provide plenty of liver-loving nutrients. A common dish in Eastern Europe, traditional borscht is made with beef broth, giving it a rich depth of flavor. I’ve decided to “Veganize” my…
Blueberry Chia Breakfast Bars
Are you a weekend warrior or just happen to have one in your fit family? If so, check out these Blueberry Chia Breakfast Bars as a way to fuel your weekend fun. Make a plate on Friday and they’re sure to be gone by Sunday. Made with organic blueberries, chia seeds and almonds, these slightly sweet…
Simple Gluten Free Vegan Pancakes
Pancakes have never been one of my favorite breakfast choices but were often the weekend request by my children when they were younger. My little kitchen definitely saw its fair amount of skillet cakes in the mornings. I have many sweet memories of my kids and their friends having late-night sleepovers that ended with a fluffy…
Vegan Pink Alfredo Pasta
After finding out my niece’s adorable boyfriend Mikey is SEVERELY allergic to nuts, I’ve officially made it my mission in 2015 to include several nut-free recipes on this blog. Now, although I’m fully aware that many folks suffer from a wide array of food allergies, my family has always been able to eat nuts and…
Masala Spiced Kañiwa Salad
Now that we have embarked on a new year, my plan is to simplify! Keeping it simple, staying present and reducing stress is the name-of-the-game as we ease into 2015 and beyond. With that in mind, I’ve created an easy-to-make Masala Spiced Kañiwa Salad. You might think kañiwa (ka-nyi-wa) sounds exotic but these tiny seeds pack more protein…
Vegan Spiced Molasses Cookies
I enjoy making cookies during the Christmas season to share with family and friends but don’t always love the way they make me feel. As a special treat to myself, I created these old-fashioned Vegan Spiced Molasses Cookies using my own gluten-free mix and organic blackstrap molasses. A slightly spicy and perfectly sweet holiday treat that’s easier…
Acorn Squash and Spiced Kañiwa
I’m always searching for ways to “amp up” my vegan protein count each day, often turning to quinoa as a standout for increasing my daily intake. Well, move over quinoa (pronounced keen-wha), there’s a new kid in town! Kañiwa (pronounced ka-nyi-wa) is similar to its cousin quinoa in that both are actually seeds (not grains) and…