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Brown Sugar Squash

by Kristen Marie
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| Appetizers, Recipes, Side Dishes, Vegetables
January 12, 2014

Squash is a delicious and nutritious food that I absolutely love to roast in the winter months. It makes a great side dish, works great mashed, and is hearty enough to stand on it’s own as a main dish with a protein source and greens. This simple recipe with brown...
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Kelp Noodle and Cabbage Salad

by Kristen Marie
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| Appetizers, Asian Recipes, Raw, Recipes, Salads, Side Dishes, Vegetables
October 9, 2013

Kelp noodles are becoming more and more popular it seems. Everywhere I look I see them popping up in grocery stores and on vegan and gluten free menus. And there’s good reason too. Not only are kelp noodles low calorie (just 7 calories per serving), raw, gluten free, and low...
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Sesame Miso Eggplant

by Kristen Marie
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| Asian Recipes, Main Dishes, Recipes, Side Dishes, Vegetables
October 8, 2013

One of my favorite ways to eat eggplant is in Asian inspired dishes. I think they tend to stand up really nicely with soy, sesame, miso, or in this case a combination of the three. Consider adding some fresh chiles if you prefer a spicy flavor – red thai chiles...
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Corn, Black Bean, and Radish Salad with Spicy Vegan Dressing

by Kristen Marie
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| Appetizers, Mexican, Recipes, Salads, Side Dishes
October 4, 2013

I am a sucker for pretty much anything spicy that involves corn, and since the season is coming to a close I am using it as much as possible. One of my favorite ways to use it is in a simple corn and black bean salad. This one is dressed...
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Avocado Cucumber and Tomato Salad

by Kristen Marie
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| Appetizers, Main Dishes, Raw, Recipes, Salads, Side Dishes
October 3, 2013

This weekend I picked up a bunch of delicious avocado and tomato from the farmer’s market and while making my favorite avocado and tomato salad, decided to throw in some cucumber for crunch. The resulting salad was a great blend of creamy avocado and crunchy cucumbers with just enough sweetness...
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Jalapeno Kale Waldorf Salad

by Kristen Marie
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| Appetizers, Raw, Recipes, Salads, Side Dishes
October 2, 2013

I have always loved Waldorf salads and especially when they are made with kale. This version though recently has really stolen my heart. Sweet and spicy with the addition of a jalapeno to the dressing, it makes a perfect meal or side dish. The sweet crispy apples, raisins, spicy nutty...
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Creamy Cauliflower Soup

by Kristen Marie
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| Appetizers, Main Dishes, Recipes, Side Dishes, Soup
September 30, 2013

With fall weather starting to surface, all I want to eat is soup. This vegan cauliflower soup made with vegetables, stock, and a hint of nutritional yeast for the “cheese” flavor is one of my favorite fall soups. Topped with some toasted nuts, seeds, or herb oil – it makes...
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Spicy Citrus Black Beans

by Kristen Marie
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| Beans and Legumes, Mexican, Recipes, Side Dishes
September 25, 2013

Earlier this week we had this yummy Tofu Ranchero for dinner, but I wanted to serve it with something more exciting than plain canned beans. Remembering some citrus black beans I recently tried in a Caribbean restaurant, I decided to start adding things until I could recreate that delicious flavor....
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Roasted Sea Salt and Pepper Padron Peppers

by Kristen Marie
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| Appetizers, Recipes, Side Dishes, Snacks
September 10, 2013

This past weekend at the farmer’s market I found some delicious padron peppers. Padron peppers are originally from Spain and typically eaten as tapas. Eating padron peppers can be a little like roulette since they range in spiciness from mild like a bell pepper to a tad less spicy than...
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Chickpea Avocado Salad

by Kristen Marie
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September 9, 2013

Quick and easy lunches can be tricky sometimes for vegans since normally there are less options available when you want something to just grab and go. This chickpea and avocado salad can solve that problem though. Delicious on toast, over greens, or served in scooped out tomatoes – it makes...
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