Curried Coconut Quinoa and Greens with Roasted Cauliflower [Vegan]

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coconut, curry, quinoa, recipe, roasted cauliflower, vegan, vegetarian

  
Our family is not vegan, but once or twice a week we try and go meat-free. This looks like a hearty and tasty meat-free meal. And bonus!!! You get everything all in one meal, so you don’t have to make extra side dishes! Love it!

On Sundays, I often spend countless hours searching for delicious looking vegan recipes that sound good to my carnivorous palate and that don’t take too much time to cook. I came across this gem and just made it for dinner tonight. Jarrett had one bite and immediately said we needed to add it to the ‘regulars’ list. I […]

https://canyousendmethatrecipe.wordpress.com/2016/02/26/curried-coconut-quinoa-and-greens-with-roasted-cauliflower-vegan/ 
 

SierraSkyes Talks Fashion and Beauty

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Beauty, fashion, make-up, SierraSkyes, vegan, YouTube

 
My lovely daughter recently started a YouTube channel with a focus on beauty and fashion. I just wanted to give her a shout out and encourage any of my blog friends that are interested to check out her website. She only uses products from companies that practice cruelty-free production. Of course, I’m biased and think she’s great, but she really is a whiz with make-up and has always been a fashionista. She recently graduated from the Fashion Institute and Design and Merchandising. And she’s always good for a laugh too, so I think you’ll really enjoy her videos.

You can find her at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hNYLCXNXPlE .

Southwestern Stuffed Spaghetti Squash – A Delicious and Beautiful Vegetarian Entree

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Black Beans, Cilantro, Cooking, Food, recipe, Southwestern Stuffed Spaghetti Squash, vegan, vegetarian

  
I know I shared a link to this recipe a while back, but last night I actually made it myself. Now I can truly attest to how delicious this dish is!!! If you love southwestern flavors and would like a vegetarian (even vegan) entree, this is for you! The mild flavor of the spaghetti squash is jazzed up with black beans, red bell pepper, onion, and jalapeño. I wasn’t shy with the jalapeño, so my dish had a little kick to it! And the lime juice and cilantro add tang and freshness to the wealth of flavor here. This dish is very healthy, but never fear it’s a hearty one too!

While this dish does take some time to bake the squash (about 45 minutes), the preparation is pretty simple. The results are very impressive though. Put on a beautiful platter, this would be a great dish to serve to guests. And if you leave off the cheese, it easily becomes a delicious vegan dish. I love cheese, but this dish would be just as good without it.

To shorten the cook time a bit, I did not cook the squash whole. I cut it in half lengthwise and baked in a pan line with foil for 45 minutes. I also cleaned out the seeds prior to baking. I also added sliced black olives to mine. If you don’t like spicy, you could easily substitute diced green chilies for the jalapeño. 

Southwestern Stuffed Spaghetti Squash

http://www.thecomfortofcooking.com/2013/10/southwestern-stuffed-spaghetti-squash.html 

Spiced Sweet Potato Soup – An Amazing Healthy, Vegan Soup!

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Cooking, Food, garlic bread, recipe, sweet potato soup, vegan, vegetarian

  Spiced Sweet Potato Soup with Rosemary Garlic Bread On a cold afternoon or evening I really can’t imagine anything better than this. Whether on its own as a wholesome lunch or dinner, or as a hearty starter it will make you feel cozy and smiley inside. It is also a really nice festive soup for autumn. It is so crazy that […]

https://boundlessbeans.wordpress.com/2016/02/23/spiced-sweet-potato-soup/

Aubergine and Harissa Dip – Deliciousness!!!

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aubergine, dip, eggplant, gluten-free, harissa, healthy, vegan, vegetarian

   
Here in the U.S. we know aubergine as eggplant. The dip of eggplant and spicy harissa sounds wonderful!!! A must try!
I call this a dip really for want of a better word – I like to mix this together with rice as a main meal or add chickpeas and eat with flatbread as well as eat cold with bread or tortilla chips. Being able to make something I can easily use up in different ways […] https://eatstarchblog.wordpress.com/2016/02/23/aubergine-and-harissa-dip/

Mustard-Roasted Turnips – A Great Seasonal Veggie!

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Cooking, Food, recipes, roasted, Side Dishes, turnips, vegan, vegetables, vegetarian

  Roasting is one of my favorite ways to prepare vegetables. Quality time spent with some high heat in the oven transforms bitter, bland or even wilted vegetables into tender, slightly sweet and caramelized versions of themselves. In the case of turnips, the peppery roots become milder, soft and even a little crisp during roasting. The mustard […]https://whateverpieces.wordpress.com/2016/02/22/mustard-roasted-turnips/

Pecan Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

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Cooking, Food, pecans, recipes, Sweet potatoes, vegan, vegetarian

  I absolutely love sweet potatoes and love this recipe. You can take out the pineapple if you like, as I know some people do not like it. Instead of pineapple, you can substitute for brown sugar which is also good with a tiny bit of butter. This makes for a great healthy dessert too! Each […]

http://sporkchop.com/2016/02/13/stuffed-sweet-potatoes/

Southwestern Spaghetti Squash and Beans

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beans, Cooking, Dairy-Free, Food, gluten-free, recipe, Spaghetti Squash, vegan, vegetarian

  

It’s been a while since I’ve made spaghetti squash and I’ve never ventured beyond using in as spaghetti with spicy tomato sauce. It’s time to get creative with this interesting vegetable!

Whoa doggie, it’s been a while since we posted!  But, here’s a recipe to help get you through the winter doldrums.  We haven’t eaten too much squash this winter, but spaghetti squash was on sale at the co-op, so I picked some up and made an adapted version of this Southwestern Spaghetti Squash. I used […]

https://glutenfreemountainfolk.wordpress.com/2016/02/10/southwestern-spaghetti-squash-and-beans/

Buffalo Cauliflower

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buffalo, cauliflower, Cooking, Food, vegan, vegetarian

Who knew cauliflower was so versatile? I didn’t until the last year or so! You can get the pickiest of eaters to gobble this vegetable down by disguising it like this recipe does or as fried rice or cous cous as I have shared in previous recipes. I’m dying to try this one!

Adeline Alley

In November Julia and I went with friends to one of my favorite neighborhood restaurants, and had one of the best appetizers ever – buffalo cauliflower. I am normally not a huge cauliflower fan – I like it just fine, but it’s never anything I think about making or ordering. This cauliflower was fantastic, and it seemed like it had to be easy to make so I set out to do just that.

In the midst of college football bowl games whip this easy appetizer or side dish up and everyone will love it without the guilt of wings.

Buffalo Cauliflower

(Serves 2-4)

Ingredients:

1 head cauliflower, chopped into florets

1 Tbs. canola oil

1/3 c. Frank’s Red Hot

1 Tbs. butter or Earth Balance

1 Tbs. blue cheese crumbles

Salt and pepper

Directions:

Preheat oven to 400

Toss cauliflower with 1 Tbs. Canola oil

Black pepper and pinch of…

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Pico de Gallo Spaghetti

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Cooking, gluten-free, pasta, pico de gallo, recipe, spaghetti, vegan, vegetarian

 I’m reblogging this post by someone else as it sounds DELISH! My niece recently posted a picture of her toddler eating salsa with a spoon when out to eat at a Mexican restaurant. He is obviously related to us! My brother-in-law has cautioned people about sitting too close to my sister and I when eating salsa as they might experience a tomato rash from the salsa splashing as we shovel it into our faces. We LOVE salsa!!! That’s why I thought this pasta was perfect for us. I can’t wait to try it!

Hi All, One of my favorite combinations. Pico de Gallo & Spaghetti noodles! Fresh, light, and basilicious! Basil is the best smell in the world, other than coffee. Obviously, my inspiration for this dish came when I was eating a big bowl of pico de gallo. My mind immediately went to ‘why couldn’t I add […]

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