It’s beginning to feel more like Christmas each day in the Kelly house. With the tree trimmed and stockings hung, we’ve shifted our focus to Christmas menu planning and cookie baking. Today I’m sharing my version of homemade Gluten Free Cranberry Chocolate Chip Cookies made with an updated, freshly ground, gluten-free mix. Our Gluten…
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Cornmeal Millet Blueberry Crumb Cake
Here we go friends, another gluten-free breakfast or brunch cake ready for the holidays. This lovely tea cake combines the natural sweetness of blueberries with just a touch of real maple syrup and applesauce for a cake that works any time of the day. Made with a combination of organic, non-gmo cornmeal and millet flour,…
Vegan Hollandaise Sauce
Who doesn’t love spring vegetables, especially when drizzled with our Vegan Hollandaise Sauce. As a simple side, or part of your main dish, these beautifully roasted carrots and asparagus are absolutely delicious. Served warm or eaten cold, spring vegetables require very little prep time and roasting actually brings out the sweetness, something I love. …
Popeye Mint Madness Smoothie
Although I haven’t posted one of my smoothie concoctions in a while, that certainly doesn’t mean smoothies have lost their place at the Kelly table. In fact, we typically make at least one smoothie per day with an endless stream of creative combinations coming from my peanut gallery. Feeling the need for green, my Popeye…
Deconstructed Nori Rolls
We absolutely love the simplicity of vegan nori rolls but don’t always have the time to bust out the sushi mat. A quick solution for this problem is our Deconstructed Nori Rolls. These beautifully “stacked” rolls are impressive but take no time at all. Simply, layer your favorite nori rice and veggies in a metal ring and…
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?…
Boosted Vitamin C Bowl
Are you interested in foods that help support your immune system during the cold winter months and beyond? Vitamin C (a water-soluble vitamin also known as ascorbic acid) is an antioxidant that not only helps to maintain and regenerate connective tissue, but also found protective against heart disease and some types of cancer. Our Boosted Vitamin C…
Holiday Fruit Cake Smoothie
Fruit cake is often a tradition in many households at Christmastime but today I’m taking that age-old custom and giving it a healthy Goofy Foot twist. My Holiday Fruit Cake Smoothie keeps with the tradition of using dried fruits, nuts and spices without the heaviness of a boozy cake. This recipe can be adapted to your liking by…
Out and About: La Jolla & Trilogy Cafe
We’re out-and-about this holiday season searching for healthy, vegan, non-gmo, organic and gluten-free menu items around San Diego. Now, I know that’s a tall order but this is the way we roll in the world. We have collectively (at one time or another) suffered from autoimmune disease, Crohn’s disease, pre-diabetes, esophageal issues (complete removal of…
Gingerbread Smoothie
For those of us who seem to be constantly on-the-go this holiday season, here’s a quick smoothie idea for fast energy in under 5 minutes. Our Gingerbread Smoothie starts with Harmless Harvest’s seasonal Cinnamon & Clove coconut water. This stuff is amazing straight out of the bottle can be added to any of your favorite smoothie recipes. …