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It may sound too good to be true, but yes…this is an actual day! October 14 is indeed National Dessert Day, and we’ve got 5 scrumptious recipes to help you celebrate. There’s a little of everything here: chocolate, lemon, peanut …
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Have you noticed, over the past few years, a trend in the grocery marketplace toward pushing products that contain “superfoods”? As in, “Buy this pancake mix containing the superfood flax!”. Or, “XYZ granola is packed with superfood ingredients like blueberries, …
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Before I became a vegetarian I had a lot of misconceptions about vegan baked goods. I knew nothing about vegan baking, and I figured that vegan cookies and cakes must be filled with really weird ingredients, have a texture like …
In this episode, we’ll be discussing all things gluten. You’ll learn what gluten is and what health problems can be associated with it. You’ll also hear what foods contain gluten and which are naturally gluten-free. We’ll also discuss whether or …
In an ideal, natural-food world, ingredient labels on food would be really, really short. A label on vegetable soup might read like this: vegetable broth onions potatoes carrots tomatoes green beans Instead of this: …
I once thought of raw foods as pretty much just wheatgrass shots (thank you, Sex and the City), really big salads, and snacking on carrot sticks. Truth be told, these things are just the tip of the iceberg (lettuce) when …
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I love stir fry. It’s fresh, simple, quick, and lends itself so well to a vegetarian lifestyle. The fact that I love stir fry made the fact that I wasn’t very good at making it kind of sad. I, like …
I loved my Nana. She was strong and steady. She was practical and smart. She played a mean game of Scrabble. And boy, did she hate to cook (a fact I didn’t learn until years after she died). Nonetheless, she was …
Packed with veggies, this vegetable enchiladas recipe is simple to make, quick, and reheat very well for leftovers. What’s really great about this recipe is that you can tweak the veggies you choose with your own favorites. For ours, we …
Summertime and the grilling is easy…with the helpful vegetable-grilling tips you’ll hear in this podcast episode. There are many vegetables, fruits, and meat alternatives that do great on a charcoal or gas grill, but there are some tricks to getting …
This mild taco seasoning recipe is considered a staple in our house! We keep it right but the stove! Loving Mexican food the way we do, we have crunchy tacos at least once a week. And the fact that we …
To soy or not to soy, that is the question! Soy is an ancient food source. It’s been used in Asia for 5000 years. 3000 years ago, fermentation techniques were developed that helped to make soy more easily digestible, in …
If a food doesn’t contain chunks of meat it’s vegetarian, right? Not necessarily. Being vegetarian or vegan isn’t just about going “meatless”. There are some foods that have hidden animal products in them that you’ll want to be aware of if …
Foods That Seem Vegetarian (But Are Not!) (VZ 48) Read More »
Summer is nearly here. A time for picnics, grilling out, spending time outside with family and friends. For many, some of our best memories are tied to summertime and food. When you were a kid did you enjoy fat slices …
An Allergy Relief Smoothie? Really? Yes, really! In Episode 046 of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we talk about the fact that following a plant-based lifestyle may help alleviate the suffering caused by seasonal allergies. So what better way to fight …
Guacamole. Smashed-up avocados blended with fresh pico de gallo and tart lime juice. A South Texas staple, for sure. If you really love the taste of cilantro and you find your pico deficient, feel free to add some chopped fresh …
Want to supercharge your mid-morning? Need a nice, refreshing afternoon pick-me-up? Try this simple and yet super-satisfying Snack Time Smoothie! You’ll get a protein power-up from the soy milk, a healthy dose of spinach- and strawberry-flavored antioxidants, and your fill …
Great Spinach Enchiladas Start with a Great Tortilla! These spinach enchiladas are pretty much a staple in our house. One of the reasons is because they are great heated up as leftovers. For tortillas, we like to use the Food …
Acclaimed actress, accomplished neuroscientist, awesome mom, and full-time vegan Mayim Bialik has now created a vegan cookbook, aptly called Mayim’s Vegan Table. Packed with over 100 recipes plus four chapters full of helpful tips and guidelines, this book is …
My Nana made the most awesome pot pie. Granted, it wasn’t a vegetable pot pie but this recipe is so good, you won’t miss a thing! Packed with plenty of veggies and a delicious sauce, this s a GREAT comfort …
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One of the questions most persistently asked of vegetarians and vegans is “How do you get enough protein?” As any veg*n will tell you, this question gets old fast. But how do we, especially at breakfast, which really is “the …
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Fresh-squeezed orange juice AND grated orange peel? Oh, yeah! These muffins are light, moist and super-orangey. Their miniature size makes them the perfect on-the-go snack. Pile them on a plate to take to a book club meeting or mom’s meetup. …
These chili-lime tortilla chips so fresh and tasty it’s almost impossible to find any chips off-the-shelf that even compare! You can adjust the amount of chili powder and lime juice to suit your tastes. If you don’t care for the …
It was dark outside, but little Vickie waited. She should be asleep, but there she was, wide awake and waiting. A little after eleven she heard the slam of the car door…dad was home from work. And that meant one …
Not only are these vegan ginger muffins awesome for Saturday or Sunday brunch, but they also freeze and reheat wonderfully. To freeze, wrap muffins in plastic wrap or freezer paper and place them in a resealable plastic bag or container. …
