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Homemade Fruit MarshmallowsMarshmallows are fun to make. Vanilla marshmallows are great, but then I thought, why not use fruit purée instead of water? Success! Fruity marshmallows are beautiful to look at and taste great. The fruit gives a nice undertone of flavor, and additions such as candied ginger and nuts dress them up. To make a fruit purée place cut… |
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Vegan July 4th BBQCan you believe that everything on this plate is vegan? Black bean Portabella burgers are so delicious, you won't even miss the meat, jicama sticks are crunchy and juicy ( and low calorie) , and cauliflower cous cous tabbouleh is a great summer side dish! Meatless Clean eating at it's best!It's July 4th and everyone is making BBQ's… |
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Lentil Salad with Warm SpicesLentils are perfect for cold or room temperature salads. This salad features the warm flavors of cumin, coriander, ginger and turmeric. Red onion and tomato add texture and color. I tend to overlook lentils so I found a great way to prevent the dreaded mush. Slightly undercook the lentils and then let them sit in the pot until just… |
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Pineapple Sangria SRCIt's getting hot ! hot ! hot! outside! So, I started researching some refreshing, yet healthy, party drinks! When I first saw the recipe for this unusual Sangria, I was drooling. It looked so refreshing and inviting I couldn't wait to make it. I was having company for dinner that night ( temperature about 88 degrees) , so I knew… |
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Quinoa PattiesAre you trying to eat less meat but need more ideas ?Why not try quinoa patties? .Quinoa patties are easy to make, taste great, and are appealing to both adults and kids. In addition, quinoa is gluten free and available in most supermarkets, health food stores, Trader Joe's etc.Quinoa has about 8 grams of protein per cup ( cooked)… |
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Easy Lentil Pilaf DinnerLooking for a healthy gluten free entree or great side dish? A lentil pilaf is a perfect dish for the warmer weather since it tastes great at room temperature. Lentils are nutritional powerhouses that cook more quickly than beans and do not need to be soaked overnight first. Perfect for dinner or summer parties, this recipe is a… |
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Artichoke Salad AppetizerWhat's on your menu for Cinco de Mayo?This is one of those recipes that can be thrown together in minutes, yet makes a great impression.I serve our artichokes as an appetizer or as a salad. Either way it's perfect for a Cinco de Mayo celebration.Ingredients:DirectionsRemove the marinated artichokes from the jar ( leaving the excess… |
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Gluten Free Almond CrackersThese crackers are full of flavor and much better than store bought. They are a snap to make. I use a silicon mat to roll the dough out on. You can also use a sheet of parchment paper, but I encourage you to invest in a Silpat. They last forever and are very useful. The key is to roll the dough very thinly. You can vary the herbs- use… |
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Vegetable Chow MeinSimple and soothing, vegetable chow mein is a tasty low calorie and healthy side dish that goes great with almost any meal, Or tossed with a protein and rice, it can be eaten as a meal.The first time I tasted vegetable chow mien, I was ten years old..That was many years ago long before most people were even familiar with Chinese… |
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Spanish Chickpea SoupI love soup, and I will eat it anytime of the year. This Spanish Chickpea Soup is very simple to make, yet provides a delicious high protein meal starter that that sticks to the ribs, provides lots of spices for antioxidants, and has an interesting lemony flavor.Antioxidants are especially important to boost the immune system during… |
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Dairy Free
Recipes for common foods made without dairy ingredients for people who enjoy great food but cannot eat any milk products.
