Written by: Heather Crosby
There’s a really yummy comfort-food vegan restaurant in Chicago that has a version of this wrap, only it’s filled with tofu, a soy-based dressing and wrapped in wheat. It was my “junk-food” vegan fix until I finally kicked soy and gluten (almost) for good. I have missed that little wrap so much. The cooling ranch dressing paired with the spicy kickbutt Jamaican Jerk tofu. I decided that it was high-time that I come up with a nutrient-rich, soy-free version for myself, and I have to say that this recipe is better than my old flame. You can use lightly steamed (or raw) collard greens for a wrap instead of the sprouted grain tortilla that I use, and you can also dump all of the fixins in a large bowl and have yourself one of the tastiest salads around. All options are delish. Read more…
Tags: Blender, Dinner, Gluten-Free, Jamaican, Lunch, Salads, Vegan Food, Vegetarian Food, Wheat-Free
Written by: Heather Crosby
Today is my birthday so I made a little gluten-free, dairy-free cake with my favorite spice in the wide world—Cardamom. Thought I’d share, and now I’m off for some fun. Happy Day. Read more…
Tags: Blender, Dessert, Gluten-Free, Vegan Food, Vegetarian Food, Wheat-Free
Written by: Heather Crosby
This soy-free and dairy-free ranch dressing is part of another recipe I’ll be sharing soon, but I had to get this to you as soon as possible because it is easy to prepare and so deeelicious! I’ve been making ginormous salads with toasted walnuts, hemp seeds, lentil sprouts (if you haven’t made these yet get to it…they couldn’t be easier), chickpeas, buckwheat and steamed sweet potato or butternut squash—a little dressing goes a long way. It stores well in a glass container in the fridge so make a fresh batch and use it all week long. Fresh, homemade dressing is always better than store-bought. Read more…
Tags: Blender, Family, Gluten-Free, Kids, Lunch, Salads, Sauces Condiments and Toppings, Vegan Food, Vegetarian Food, Wheat-Free
Blender,
Dinner,
Family,
Gluten-Free,
Lunch,
Salads,
Sea Veggies,
Sides,
Vegan Food,
Vegetarian Food,
Wheat-Free,
Whole Food of the Month
Written by: Heather Crosby
I found some kelp noodles at a raw foods store in Chicago recently and thought I’d give them a go since I’m trying to eat more sea veggies these days. And since they are the Whole Food of the Month, I know you are too. The texture of these raw noodles is pretty interesting—they are soft yet wirey and have a bit of a snap to them when you bite them, kinda like cabbage. Mixed with the pad-thai-like sauce and soft, chewy kale “noodles”, I think this could be a new favorite dish. Kelp noodles have an incredibly neutral taste and they are a fantastic source of trace minerals like iodine. Give them a try. Read more…
Tags: Blender, Dinner, Family, Gluten-Free, Lunch, Salads, Sea Veggies, Sides, Vegan Food, Vegetarian Food, Wheat-Free, Whole Food of the Month
Written by: Heather Crosby
I had to make a pie on the fly recently and luckily found a 2-pack of gluten-free pie crusts at the store—there was no time to make one from scratch. It all worked out great, but I had almost forgotten about that second crust until dinnertime came after a long day last week. I was craving something substantial, yet easy and after gathering up some ingredients from my kitchen, this quiche recipe was born. I encourage you to keep pie crusts in the freezer from now on. Whether they are homemade or store-bought, you can fill them with veggies, legumes and grains and have an easy nutrient-dense meal that will last you all week long. Read more…
Tags: Blender, Breakfast, Dinner, Family, Gluten-Free, Kids, Lunch, Vegan Food, Vegetarian Food, Wheat-Free
Blender,
Detox,
Dulse,
Gluten-Free,
Lunch,
Raw Food,
Sauces Condiments and Toppings,
Sea Veggies,
Snacks,
SuperFoods,
Vegan Food,
Vegetarian Food,
Wheat-Free,
Whole Food of the Month
Written by: Heather Crosby
If you are a regular on YumUniverse then you know that this month we are sharing recipes that use the nutritional powerhouse—Sea Veggies. This dulse-based recipe is one that I am trying to eat more often these days to support my electrolyte balance, and to help keep my cortisol levels in check. It’s super easy to make and you can spread it on Manna bread (my fave above), enjoy it with fresh veggies, or spread it on crackers. Sometimes, if it’s already made and in the fridge, I’ll just eat a spoonful or three to satisfy hunger—seaweed is truly one of the most nutrient-dense foods in the world. Read more…
Tags: Blender, Detox, Dulse, Gluten-Free, Lunch, Raw Food, Sauces Condiments and Toppings, Sea Veggies, Snacks, SuperFoods, Vegan Food, Vegetarian Food, Wheat-Free, Whole Food of the Month
Written by: Heather Crosby
This gravy recipe prompted one of my most recent dinner guests to ask “is this beef gravy”? Well, I take that as a pretty nice compliment since, from what I remember, beef gravy is rich, savory and undeniably beautiful (if done right). This version is definitely rich, savory and purty, but it’s also gluten-free, dairy-free and 100% plant-based. Did I mention it’s incredibly easy to make as well—using only a handful of ingredients? Try it out this holiday season on recipes like Mushroom and Thyme Mashed Potatoes and wow the omnivores in your life. Read more…
Tags: Blender, Dinner, Family, Gluten-Free, Holiday, Kids, Sauces Condiments and Toppings, Vegan Food, Vegetarian Food, Wheat-Free
Written by: Heather Crosby
If you want more energy, stronger and more efficient elimination/digestion, reduced cravings for bad foods, a stronger immune system (’tis the season for colds and flu), healthy skin and hair and a bunch of other goodness, it’s time to bring the power of the green smoothie into your life with this simple recipe. A green smoothie would do you right after all the holiday feasting this past weekend. Read more…
Tags: Beverages, Blender, Breakfast, Gluten-Free, Raw Food, Smoothies, Vegan Food, Vegetarian Food, Wheat-Free
