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Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
It’s that time of year, PUMPKIN Season! And with that comes creepy Jack-o-lanterns and Roasted Pumpkin Seeds! Like a lot of families, it’s a tradition to carve pumpkins and clean out the slimy ewe-gooey insides and collect the seeds and turn them into crunchy salty treats! So instead of tossing these seeds along with…
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Vegan Tater Tot Hotdish
It’s that time of year to start the hot dishes, and our families’ favorite is a vegan spin on a classic, the Vegan Tater Tot Hotdish! You will see this dish served at many functions around Minnesota from family reunions to church gatherings, and all types of picnics. This is one of the reasons…
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Vegan Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins
These fresh Vegan Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins make for a perfect little snack with your favorite hot beverage. Not only are these muffins dairy free, they’re even gluten free! With the fresh citrus flavor of the lemon and the slight crunch of the poppy seeds, who wouldn’t enjoy these muffins. I’ve always been a…
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Easy Vegan Enchiladas
These Easy Vegan Enchiladas are a simple, filling, and healthy meal that everyone will enjoy. I really under estimated enchiladas, and that is why I never really took the time to make them. Boy was I wrong! The whole family was impressed and wanted these made more often! These enchiladas are made with black…
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Vegan Pad Thai with Tempeh
A healthy and nutritious Vegan Pad Thai with Tempeh, this simple dish is similar to the traditional Pad Thai, but Veganized! There really is not much in the way of ingredients to Pad Thai which include rice noodles, eggs, vegetables, a stir fried meat or tofu, and a sauce. Traditionally this dish is made…
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Cucumber Tomato Salad
What to do with all those tomatoes and cucumbers that are overtaking the garden? Make this Cucumber Tomato Salad! This salad is perfect for a hot summer day, simply throw everything together and just pop it in the refrigerator and in an hour or more you have a nice crisp cold salad to serve.…
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Vegan Cauliflower “Potato” Salad
This Vegan Cauliflower “Potato” Salad will surprise you and your family! Yes! This does taste just like potato salad! So if you and your family are huge potato fans, like me, then there will be a hesitancy about trying cauliflower. But after trying a cauliflower potato salad at a family gathering, I was hooked!…
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Vegan Mexican Stuffed Zucchini
These Vegan Mexican Stuffed Zucchini are not only delicious, they are a healthier alternative to the classic lasagna that we all grew up to love, but with a bit of a Mexican twist! With summer in full swing, the gardens are over flowing with zucchini, it’s every where! And this is why most of…
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Vegan Blueberry Hand Pies
These Vegan Blueberry Hand Pies make for a great on-the-go treat or breakfast. And yes, these are very much like the nostalgic Pop-Tarts that most know and love from your childhood. For me these really were a special treat growing up, because of my health conscious mother, did not want to waste money on…
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Vegan Mexican Style Stuffed Peppers
Vegan Mexican Style Stuffed Peppers that are full of plant based protein, fiber, and are also gluten-free! This stuffed pepper recipe is filled with quinoa and black beans making it a hearty and healthy satisfying meal that both non vegans and vegans will love! Why quinoa and black beans? Quinoa is an excellent source…
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Tempeh Lettuce and Tomato Sandwich
This Tempeh Lettuce and Tomato Sandwich is a Vegan version of the BLT, it’s a TLT. In this recipe, I use marinated tempeh that is just as flavorful and satisfying as regular bacon. And what we love about this vegan bacon is that it actually does not taste exactly like bacon. We are not…
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Creamy Vegan Pineapple Coleslaw
This is a healthy simple and Creamy Vegan Pineapple Coleslaw that is sweet, crisp, refreshing, and just in time for summer! Not only is this coleslaw a perfect side dish, but I also enjoy it as a snack. Below I’ll go over how I pick the perfect pineapple and cabbage to use in this…