paleo, recipe, recipe swap, thanksgiving, vegan, vegetarian

Weekend Roundup – Thanksgiving Style!

I am still not sure how much cooking I am planning on doing this year but I have been drooling over so many amazing recipes on the web this week! Vegan, vegetarian, paleo… there’s a little bit of everything!

Normally we do a traditional turkey or sometimes pork loin with homemade cranberry sauce, homemade stuffing, mashed taters and brussel sprouts. But I really do love seeing all the different variations of dishes! Beautiful and delish!

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Cherry, Almond and Wild Rice Stuffed Pork Loin – On Babble

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Lentil Mushroom Walnut Balls with Cranberry-Pear Sauce – Oh She Glows

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Classic Gluten Free Stuffing – Whole Foods

 
Mushroom and Leek Stuffing – Clean Eating Mag

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Raw Tuscan Kale Salad – 101 Cookbooks

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Buckwheat Stuffed Patty Pans – YumUniverse

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Roasted Garlic Autumn Root Vegetable Mash – Nom Nom Paleo

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Vegan Pumpkin Pie – The Green Forks

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Healthy Pecan Bites ( vegan, raw) – Damy Health

 

 

What are you planning on making for Thanksgiving?

What is your FAVORITE Thanksgiving dish? Mine is STUFFING!

holiday, lunch, recipe, recipe swap, sweet potatoes, vegan, vegetarian

Lunch + Holiday Recipe Countdown Day 3 {sweet potatoes}

 

558857_10151288604413130_973401033_n I made this amazing lunch yesterday – toasted vegetable sandwiches are the best!
{Sprouted bread + avocado + red onion + yellow bell pepper + vegan cheese / organic apple + peanut butter}

Sweet Potatoes

Sweet Potato1 Roasted Sweet Potatoes

sweet potato2 Sweet Potato Casserole

sweet potato3 Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Pecans, Apples, and Dried Cranberries

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crispy-sweet-potato-fries-final Crispy Sweet Potato Fries

sweet potato mash Roasted Sweet Potato and Apple Mash

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baking, cinnamon rolls, recipe, recipe swap, vegan

Holiday Recipe Countdown – Day 2 {Vegan Cinnamon Rolls}

I love waking up on Sunday, pouring a cup of coffee and pre-heating my oven. Usually, Jordan and I bake my banana bread muffins which is his number one requested recipe of mine. We have such a blast baking together – he is such a good helper in the kitchen!

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Cinnamon rolls may seem a bit intimidating but they really are very easy. They just take a bit of time preparation. Believe me, your family will love you if they get woken up from the sweet smell of cinnamon. A perfect Sunday morning food!

cinnamon-rolls-crop-470x260 Soft and Gooey Cinnamon Rolls

cinnamon peach roll Caramel Peach Sticky Buns

cinnamon rolls 2  Pumpkin Pistachio Cranberry Sweet Rolls ~ Cream Cheese Frosting

cinnamon rols final Almond Flour Cinnamon Rolls

cinna-rolls-walnut29 Coffee Cake Cinnamon Rolls, Orange Frosting

 

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brussel sprouts, holiday, recipe, recipe swap

Holiday Recipe Countdown – Day 1

I am counting down the month of December with some of my most favorite recipes that can be used during this Holiday season.

Today I am featuring Brussel Sprouts. I love these little tiny cabbages – ( that’s what I used to call them when I was a kid! ). I usually roast mine with a drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of sea salt and fresh ground pepper. Lately I have been loving them with dried fruits and nuts. Here are some recipes that I have been eyeing…

Enjoy!

brussel 1 Crispy Brussel Sprouts with a Garlic Aioli

brussels-sprouts-new Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Apples and Cranberries

Brussels-Sprouts-Marla-Meridith-IMG_7275 Brussels Sprouts with Feta & Pecans

Brussel-Sprout-Quinoa-Salad-Queen-of-Quinoa-for-Tasty-Yummies Roasted Brussel Sprout Quinoa Salad

Maple-Mustard-Brussels-Sprouts-with-Pepitas-and-Pomegranate-Seeds-@Caras-Cravings-3 Mustard-Maple Brussels Sprouts with Candied Pepitas and Pomegranate Seeds

brussels2 Brussels Sprouts w/ Balsamic Glaze

brussels_sprouts_2012_2  Oregano Brussels Sprouts Recipe

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brussel sprouts, clean eating, recipe, recipe swap, side dish, vegan, vegetarian

Hello from Brussels!

 

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When I was little I used to love brussel sprouts. I called them “little cabbages” and I popped one by one in my mouth. Then I went through a phase where the sight of them made me gag and run the other way. However, with time, I learned to love my “little cabbages” again. Roasted, sautéed and even raw. I love them… this time for good!

image Sautéed Balsamic Brussel Sprouts with Onion, Garlic and Red Peppers by Savoring the Thyme

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Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Pear and Shallots by My Family Kitchen

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Brussels meet Brandy by Christie’s Corner

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Brussel Sprouts with Garlic and Cumin by Coconut Raita

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Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Pecans by The Parsley Thief

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Brussel Sprouts: A lesson on love by you eatin’ nice

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recipe, recipe swap, thanksgiving, tofu, vegan, vegetarian

ToFurkey Day 2

In the short 24 hours since I posted my first ToFurkey Round Up post, I have decided that I am going to tackle my first homemade tofurkey and/or seitan meat recipe. 

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Homemade Tofurkey with Brown Rice Stuffing by Chow

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Homemade Tofurkey by The Vegan Ronin

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Homemade Seitan Tofurkey by VegLite

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Holiday Roast by Weekly Vegan Menu

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Seitan Post Roast by No Face Plate

Learn how to make Seitan here.

Yup.

I’m pretty darn excited!

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ToFurkey Day 1

I have never eaten Tofurkey. But it is definitely on my bucket list! Thumbs up

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I don’t think there is ever enough inspiration when it comes to Holiday dishes and recipes. Whether you are feeding a small family or an entire houseful, food should be cooked with love and enjoyed by all. I receive many emails this time of year asking how to deal with families who do not eat clean or practice in veggie living. I always say the same thing: DON’T STRESS! Just enjoy yourself! And when in doubt, bring a dish or two that you love and be sure to share with others!

With so many mouthwatering recipes, I am planning on doing a series of recipe roundups. Hopefully it will inspire you to cook, create and share!

 

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Sourdough stuffing with Mushrooms, Apples and Sage by Two Peas and Their Pod

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Roasted Maple Cinnamon Chickpeas And Squash by The Wannabe Chef

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Quinoa with Leeks and Herbs by A Couple Cooks

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Roasted Butternut Squash with Avocado and Cilantro Vinaigrette by Food Fitness Fresh Air

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Tart Cranberry Sauce by The Food Lovers

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Holiday Soup by Oh She Glows

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Raw Pie by Nature Insider

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Vegan Pumpkin Pie by Healthy. Happy. Life.

 

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The Mighty Avocado

Avocados need more love. Sure they are a little heavy on the bottom… but I have never been one to pass judgment. Avocados are a staple in my kitchen. I usually buy a green avocado and stick him (or her) next to my bananas to ripen. By the time I finish the ripe one I have in the fridge, the new one is ready for me to use, eat and enjoy.

Avocados provide nearly 20 essential nutrients, including fiber, potassium, Vitamin E, B-vitamins and folic acid. They also act as a "nutrient booster" by enabling the body to absorb more fat-soluble nutrients, such as alpha and beta-carotene and lutein, in foods that are eaten with the fruit.

Avocado: I adore you. Plain and simple. Well, maybe with a pinch of salt and pepper.

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Fresh Corn and Avocado Chowder – by Veggie 101

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Avocado, Tomato and Onion Salad – by foodiecrush

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ALT (avocado, lettuce & tomato) – by Sweet Potato Chronicles

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Creamy Avocado Pesto – by Natural Noshing

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Black Quinoa Salad – by Two Peas and Their Pod

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Black Bean Stuffed Avocados – by isn’t everything in the kitchen trial and error?

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Avocado Chocolate Pudding – by NeverHome Maker

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Avocado, Cantaloupe and Cashew Salad – by mowieliscious

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recipe swap, vegan, vegetarian

It’s a Wrap! Recipe Swap

Wraps are the best – portable, healthy and so delicious! recipe-box

 

 

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Collard Green Wrap by Healthy Exposures

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Curried Quinoa Wrap by Healthy. Happy. Life

Zucchini Basil Wrap by Rawmazing

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5 Spice Lettuce Cups by Melomeals

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Vegan Breakfast Wrap by Food Fitness FresAir

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Garden Veggie Wrap by This Homemade Life

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Eggplant and Hummus Wrap by Veggie 101

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Quinoa and Black Bean Lettuce Wraps by Keep Your Diet Real

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