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Written by: Heather Crosby
Kumquats are small olive-shaped citrus fruit resembling baby oranges. Whenever I see them at the store I think “how adorable, I wonder what I could do with these guys?” This past grocery store trip, they made it into my cart. [Picture them helium-voice-cheering and jumping up and down, it will make you smile].
Did you know you can eat the peel? Yup, and kumquats are full of fiber and antioxidants. They cook up with other nutrient powerhouses like lentils and chickpeas for an easy one-pot dinner like this flavorful tagine—a slow-cooked Moroccan stew. My plant-based recipe is adapted from a Chicken and Kumquat Tagine from Eating Well Magazine. Serve over cooked quinoa, buckwheat or on its own in a big ole soup bowl. Delish. It’s one of those recipe that tastes better with each day that goes by too. Read more…
Tags: chickpeas, Dinner, Family, Gluten-Free, kumquats, lentils, Lunch, Soups, SuperFoods, tagine, Vegan Food, Vegetarian Food, Wheat-Free
Written by: Heather Crosby
This cereal is inspired by my pal and photographer Marta Sasinowska. She texted me this afternoon telling me all about this amazing cereal she came up with using chai tea spice (the girl is crazy for it), quinoa and fresh, sliced apple—but “oops”—she didn’t take any photos and didn’t write down the recipe. She assured me that is was “super delish though!” [friendly eye roll] After some kind encouragement to document next time, I decided I’d make a version myself to share because it did sound quite tasty.
This Almond Chai Quinoa & Chia Breakfast Cereal is a gluten-free, dairy-free, warm and naturally sweetened way to start off the day—full of protein-rich quinoa and omega-3, fiber-rich and hydrating chia. It has an earthy, warming flavor that is especially comforting on a rainy morning. You can make your own chai spices with our Rooibos Chai Spice recipe, too… Read more…
Tags: Blender, Breakfast, Gluten-Free, Vegan Food, Vegetarian Food, Wheat-Free
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Whole Food of the Month
Written by: Heather Crosby
Well, this has been a very fun food month. The Big Kale Recipe Contest has not only proven that kale can be used to make everything from Pesto to Ice Cream, but now I have a whole bunch of new favorites in my personal weekly recipe rotation (I encourage YU to try them and do the same). I have to thank all entrants for sharing their recipes with us. It takes guts to put your creation and passion out there for strangers to vote and comment on, but know that kitchens all over the world are now outfitted with more healthy and delicious options thanks to YU. The task of voting was next to impossible. Truly an emotional experience—I’m very inspired and proud of all entrants. Many times, I would go over and over and over my notes and think “can’t there be 8 grand prize winners?” I ask everyone who participated in this contest to take a moment and pat yourself on the back and say “I rocked it.” Because YU all did.
Now without further ado, here are the recipe placements and their well-deserved prizes from our generous sponsors…
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Written by: Heather Crosby
Vote for your favorites below and on Facebook!
The Big Kale Contest is now officially closed for entries and we are calling for the community to vote for favorites. I’ve pulled together a list of the entrants, so read through and comment below, telling us who you think should be the big winner. You can also help out your favorite entrant by visiting the YumUniverse Facebook page, finding the post for their recipe and giving them a “like”. Community voting ends April 26, 2012. The Top 6 community-chosen recipes will be tasted and judged by members of Team YU starting April 27, 2012 and winners will be announced the week of May 1st.
We are lucky to have some of the most generous sponsors around—plant-based prizes for our winners include 5 days worth of the THRIVE Foods Direct meal delivery program, a 3-day green juice cleanse from BluePrint Cleanse, Vega One All-in-One Shake, Vega Sport Pre-Workout Energizer, Brendan Brazier’s best-selling book THRIVE Foods, a 24-pack of MARK Bars, and I’m adding to the mix with the YU 3-Pack of eGuides.
So, best of luck to all the creative entrants, and most of all, thank YU for sharing! Read more…
Tags: Contest, Kale, SuperFoods, The Big Kale Contest, Vegan Food, Vegetarian Food, Whole Food of the Month
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Whole Food of the Month
Written by: Heather Crosby
Monica Harwood enjoys all things vegan, animal-friendly and fun. As an opera singer and aspiring yogini, she spends her days cooking delicious meals, singing, gardening and radiating positive energy. She shares her thoughts with the world on her podcast, The Vegan and the Cannibal, in which she and her (non-vegan) boyfriend tackle a wide range of topics involving the vegan community and vegetarian lifestyles, along with a variety of other interesting issues.
Monica has created a kale chip recipe that “will stand up to delicious dip.” Think this recipe is The Big Kale Contest winner? Tell us with a comment below and be sure to “like” it on the YumUniverse Facebook Page if it gets your vote! Read more…
Tags: Contest, Family, Gluten-Free, Kale, Sauces Condiments and Toppings, Snacks, SuperFoods, The Big Kale Contest, Vegan Food, Vegetarian Food, Wheat-Free, Whole Food of the Month
Contest,
Dinner,
Family,
Gluten-Free,
Kale,
Kids,
Lunch,
Salads,
SuperFoods,
The Big Kale Contest,
Vegan Food,
Vegetarian Food,
Wheat-Free,
Whole Food of the Month
Written by: Heather Crosby
As an athlete and mom, Crystal Lawrence, from VeganFamilia, believes that food should not only be full of nourishment but also full of fun. She is a new vegan, and makes the daily experimentation with new foods something that she can do with her 10-month-old. Picture this, Crystal and her son (in his front row kitchen seat) preparing meals together singing and dancing the whole time. THAT is how is should be, right?
Crystal is sharing her recipe for Kale, Red Cabbage & Pistachios in Coconut Sage Butter for The Big Kale Contest and the reviews are already rave. She says that “the little one couldn’t get enough.” Think this recipe is the big winner? Tell us with a comment below and be sure to “like” it on the YumUniverse Facebook Page if it gets your vote! Read more…
Tags: Contest, Dinner, Family, Gluten-Free, Kale, Kids, Lunch, Salads, SuperFoods, The Big Kale Contest, Vegan Food, Vegetarian Food, Wheat-Free, Whole Food of the Month
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Whole Food of the Month
Written by: Heather Crosby
Kacy De Villez loves to experiment with new vegetables and cooking foods that look good and feel good to eat. She “rarely ever uses recipes” but The Big Kale Contest inspired her to give it a go with this Cashew Kale Wrap creation. Think this is the big winner? Tell us with a comment below and be sure to “like” it on the YumUniverse Facebook Page if it gets your vote! Read more…
Tags: Blender, Contest, Dinner, Family, Kale, Kids, Lunch, Snacks, SuperFoods, The Big Kale Contest, Vegan Food, Vegetarian Food, Wheat-Free, Whole Food of the Month
Contest,
Dinner,
Family,
Gluten-Free,
Kale,
Kids,
Lunch,
Snacks,
SuperFoods,
The Big Kale Contest,
Vegan Food,
Vegetarian Food,
Wheat-Free,
Whole Food of the Month
Written by: Heather Crosby
This is a Mediterranean concept (dolmades) with an Asian twist submitted by Stefanie Ramsden Dougherty for The Big Kale Contest. Stefanie tells us that the slight bitterness of the steamed kale wrapper with this recipe entry is a nice complement to the Thai-inspired sweet and spicy filling. I am so excited about this creative entry, but I am not surprised. YU may remember that Stefanie wowed us this summer with her delicious and adorable Bite-Sized Apple Pies “a la mode” entry for The YU First Birthday Contest—the woman knows how to develop a recipe.
Stefanie is a full-time freelance French translator, part-time copywriter, and a hobbyist vegan cook, photographer and Ashtanga yoga practitioner. She plans to bring a new blog online in the near future, combining all of her interests into one super-fun mega-project. I know I can barely wait…
Do YU think this recipe is the big winner? Tell us with a comment below and be sure to “like” it on the YumUniverse Facebook Page if it gets your vote. Read more…
Tags: Contest, Dinner, Family, Gluten-Free, Kale, Kids, Lunch, Snacks, SuperFoods, The Big Kale Contest, Vegan Food, Vegetarian Food, Wheat-Free, Whole Food of the Month
Blender,
Contest,
Dinner,
Family,
Gluten-Free,
Kale,
Kids,
Lunch,
The Big Kale Contest,
Vegan Food,
Vegetarian Food,
Wheat-Free,
Whole Food of the Month
Written by: Heather Crosby
Morgan made the YumUniverse Broccoli and Red Quinoa Quiche for Easter, “LOVED it” and turned some leftovers of the onion, garlic and red pepper sauté into this tasty looking Kale, Quinoa and Broccoli Bowl. Morgan is smart about prepping for the week. She often cooks extra quinoa than what a recipe calls for so she can have some on hand during the week nights for quick meals. And like I do in the YumUniverse kitchen, she always keeps kale around. Voilà. Think this is The Big Kale Contest winner? Tell us with a comment below and be sure to “like” it on the YumUniverse Facebook Page if it gets your vote! Read more…
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