Archive for December, 2010

Country Skillet

By · On Dec 30, 2010 · Comments (1)

country skillet from American Vegan Kitchen by Tamasin NoyesThis homestyle favorite, made with potatoes, onions, peppers, and vegan sausage, makes a hearty brunch or dinner. Contributed by Tamasin Noyes, from American
Vegan Kitchen
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Italian-Style Potato and Escarole Soup

By · On Dec 28, 2010 · Comments (0)

Italian-Style Potato and Escarole SoupThe combination of greens and potatoes makes a comforting soup that’s perfect for a chilly day. No escarole? Substitute an equal amount of chard, kale, or mustard greens. Adapted from Wild About Greens. Photo by Gail Davis of Hungry Vegan. Read More→

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Black Bean Tostadas

By · On Dec 28, 2010 · Comments (0)

black bean tostadas

A tostada is a crisp tortilla piled generously with any variety of toppings, often including beans, crisp lettuce, and salsa. Good accompaniments are: a grain salad or grain dish; baked potatoes or sweet potatoes; or fresh corn on the cob. Add a salad and/ a green veggie, you’ve got an easy weeknight meal or fun quick fare to serve company. Photo by Evan Atlas.  Read More→

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Cranberry Almond Mousse

By · On Dec 28, 2010 · Comments (0)

This is a light and airy version of a mousse recipe that is easy to make, tastes great and makes for a nice sweet-tart treat at the end of a satisfying meal. Read More→

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Vietnamese Summer Rolls (Goi Cuan)

By · On Dec 27, 2010 · Comments (0)

One of Vietnam’s most popular menu items, goi cuon, or summer rolls, are full of fresh, crispy textures and wonderful herbaceous aromas. Goi cuon literally translates into English as “mix salad rolled.” For a twist, we dip our rice paper in jasmine tea, which gives the finished product a great aroma. Read More→

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Gluten-Free Peach Pie

By · On Dec 27, 2010 · Comments (1)

Remarkably delicious, this pie is fun and easy to make. For a light-colored piecrust use ivory teff flour; for a chocolate-brown piecrust use brown teff flour. Both are equally scrumptious. Contributed by Leslie Cerier, from Gluten-Free Recipes for the Conscious Cook. Read More→

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4 Healthy Snacks to Keep You Satisfied

By · On Dec 27, 2010 · Comments (3)

almondsDuring the winter, you may find yourself snacking more than usual.  Remember that snacking is actually good for you, as long as you choose the right kinds of treats to fill those gaps between meals.  Pick snacks that are high in fiber. Fiber is not only important beneficial to your diet and digestion, but it also keeps you full for longer and releases energy slowly throughout the day.  Here are our top picks for high-fiber snacks that will keep you full
and energized! Read More→

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Rich Fudge Brownies

By · On Dec 26, 2010 · Comments (2)

These no-bake brownies are as easy as they are delicious. Read More→

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