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Written by: Heather Crosby
Seaweed is our Whole Food of the Month and one of my missions was to pull together a simple seaweed salad recipe for YU.
I love seaweed salad now—wait, hear that?—I think everyone who knew me from childhood just fell over in shock. See, I am the girl who ate her first salad at 19 and even then it was iceberg lettuce. Vegetables were not something I was interested in at all, and SEA VEGGIES? Forget it. Never. Well, you know what cliché I could use here, but I am happy and confident to report that obviously the palette does change (it can in a matter of weeks, actually) and foods that may seem impossible for you to add to the rotation will become something you crave in time when you switch to a clean, whole food, plant-based diet. So if sea veggies scare you, step out of your comfort zone and give this recipe a try. It tastes just like a toasted sesame noodle salad with very little, to no sea flavor and it takes 10 minutes max to prepare. I promise you’ll love it whether you are a newbie to sea veggies or if you are one of those long-time seaweed salad junkies. Read more…
Tags: Dinner, Family, Gluten-Free, Lunch, Salads, Sea Veggies, Sides, Snacks, SuperFoods, Vegan Food, Vegetarian Food, Wheat-Free, Whole Food of the Month
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
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
Written by: Heather Crosby
Try something new this holiday season—Roasted Garlic Cauliflower Mash instead of potatoes! Cauliflower is an excellent source of vitamin C, manganese and antioxidants, so serve them with Easy & Amazing Gravy and enjoy all the surprised, happy expressions around the table. Read more…
Tags: Dinner, Family, Food Processor, Gluten-Free, Holiday, Kids, Sides, Vegan Food, Vegetarian Food, Wheat-Free
Written by: Heather Crosby
This recipe has holiday dinner written all over it—comforting, seasoned, hearty, healthy and bursting with flavor. Enjoy it as-is or top it with savory, rich Easy & Amazing Gravy. This recipe is an involved one but not difficult. Use it as a perfect opportunity to put on your favorite holiday tunes and feel grateful for this time of year. Make the time to prepare this dish for the folks you care about—nothing is more important. They will taste the love in every bite. Read more…
Tags: Dinner, Family, Gluten-Free, Holiday, Vegan Food, Vegetarian Food, Wheat-Free
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
This dairy-free Korma sauce recipe is an easy one to make and you can put it on a variety of veggies and legumes to create a delicious and satisfying dinner or lunch. For this recipe, I combine it with purple potatoes, butternut squash and some black chickpeas that I found at an amazing Whole Foods in the DC-area (the whole salad bar is organic, Chicago should take notes). Try cauliflower, sweet potato, broccoli, lentils, quinoa or white beans—just share with us what combination works for you! Read more…
Tags: Dinner, Gluten-Free, Indian, Lunch, Sauces Condiments and Toppings, Vegan Food, Vegetarian Food, Wheat-Free
