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A loaf of bread is sliced on a cutting board and a tray of sandwiches is below the cutting board. A pot of fig preserves and a bowl of almond butter complete the scene replete with pottery and wooden spoons.

DinnerFebruary 11, 2025

Kids Gluten-Free Flax Seed Bread

A stack of Blender Pancakes is covered with a large amount of Blueberry Jam Compote on a white plate. The angle is from the top of the pancakes that are on a white plate.

BerriesSeptember 17, 2024

Berry Compote or Jam Hacked

a bowl of chocolate pudding is surrounded by carnations and purple thistles.

DessertSeptember 4, 2024

Sweet Potato Chocolate Pudding

an almond teff wrap, covered in almond butter, blueberry compote, sliced bananas, and covered with blackstrap molasses.

Dairy FreeAugust 29, 2024

Almond and Teff Flour Wraps: The importance of complementary plant proteins.

All the ingredients for making chia bread are shown laid out on a stainless steel table along with the needed utensils and equipment.

Gluten Free BreadAugust 2, 2024

Chia Bread: the difference between Plant Omega-3’s and Sea Omega-3’s

a brown crepe cut in half to show the filling of sweet potato and avocado in strips. A turquose manicured hand is used to hold the crep in front of a white platter that holds other crepes.

BreakfastJuly 10, 2024

Amaranth Teff Wraps: Best GF Crepes: How to Cure Depression

BreakfastJune 22, 2024

Potato and Soy Chorizo Tacos: Why Parmesan Cheese is different than other Cheeses: Selenium.

a flat chicken fried mushroom is the center piece on a light turquoise plate with a homemade sandwhich

AppetizersApril 20, 2024

Vegan GF Chicken Fried Sandwich: This Dish will Lower Your Lipids or Bad LDL Cholesterol.

Dairy Free Green Bean Potato Casserole Prep Time: 1 hour Cook Time: 50 minutes _ This is far from your typical Durkee Green Bean Casserole; it's a unique, soup-free green bean casserole. A friend once remarked, “Why would anyone opt for the traditional Durkee green bean casserole, a standard in American cuisine, when they could have this? This is the best thing I've ever eaten.”_ The classic Durkee green bean casserole, while a staple of many tables, is laden with preservatives from canned mushroom soup, saturated in sodium, and carries unhealthy fats courtesy of the fried onions. Its nutritional value is minimal, leaving much to be desired, especially in an era where access to high-quality foods has significantly improved, diminishing its appeal to many. Conversely, a homemade version of this casserole elevates the dish to new heights of health and flavor. Utilizing goat's milk for its better digestibility or coconut milk for a dairy-free alternative, this casserole marries the nutritional benefits with gourmet taste. It boasts organic French green beans known for their tender texture, vibrant, life-enhancing mushrooms and shallots, and a rich, scratch-made béchamel sauce that replaces the canned soup. The addition of organic potatoes not only infuses the dish with more substance but also introduces a universally beloved element. This homemade green bean casserole is so delightful, it stands proudly as a standalone dish, ready to impress guests with its depth of flavor and wholesome ingredients. Incorporating potatoes not only adds heartiness but ensures its place as a crowd-pleaser. _Make this recipe with coconut oil and coconut milk to be a dairy free green bean casserole. Of course, once you remove the dairy, this becomes a vegan bean casserole_

Dairy FreeApril 13, 2024

Green Bean Casserole with Fresh Green Beans: Vegan Option: How Fiber Consumption Keeps You Thin, and Decreases Anxiety and Depression.

A circular arrangement of food showcases beautiful colors avocado, glimpses of beet hummus, red pepper, cucumber and yellow carrot.

DinnerApril 3, 2024

3 Amazing Salads and the Role of Animal Products in Pregnancy