Steel Cut Oats in the Crockpot

Steel Cut Oats are the least processed forms of oatmeal and have a heartier flavor. With a little bit of planning and a crockpot, you can have healthier oatmeal rather than the microwaved instant kind. Ingredients: 4 cups of water

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Easy Basil Salsa

Serve with rice or corn tortilla chips for a gluten free snacking treat for parties and TV sports events. 1 tablespoon of  lime juice is about half a squeezed lime and you can usually get 2 tablespoons of orange juice

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Simple Grilled Fennel

Fennel has a very distinct licorice flavor that mellows quite nicely when cooked. When it’s grilled it becomes a tender, melt-in-your-mouth experience you don’t want to miss. This easy recipe requires only 5 minutes of prep time. Ingredients: Fennel Olive

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Roasted Vegetable Surprise

Meat Lovers have their seared meat, Vegans have roasted vegetables (although grilled vegetables are awesome too). This recipe can be used with a variety of vegetables, but I always include a root vegetable in the mix. I originally came up

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Healthy Quinoa Porridge Breakfast

I developed this breakfast recipe for vegans who avoid bread due to gluten sensitivities. Not only is quinoa gluten free, but it is a complete protein, giving your day a great start. Blueberries are a great alternative to raisins, although

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Delectable Italian Pasta Sauce

With a little work you can have a yummy homemade tomato sauce for your pasta.   Explore using fresh basil or mushrooms for even more flavor. Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 (28 ounce) can tomato

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Black Bean Tacos with Pickled Cabbage

This is a simple yet tasty and filling meal with minimal cooking. Although best if it is made a day ahead, you can make the pickled cabbage in as little as an hour before serving. Ingredients: 1 can of black

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Bruschetta

A classic Italian dish that works great as an appetizer or snack. This is naturally vegan. Ingredients: 1/4 cup scallions, chopped 1 large tomato, diced 1 clove garlic, minced 1 tablespoon dried basil 6 slices fresh, whole grain bakery bread

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