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Here are my favorite vegan, healthy, delicious recipes

The (Reduced Fat) Smoky Tempeh Reuben

Posted on June 23, 2013 by elizabethmae

This is one of the best vegan sandwiches I have ever had and it comes together very quickly. I have some shortcuts in here, but there is a tiny bit of prep work that is well worth it. I’ll show … Continue reading →

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The Best Guacamole Ever!

Posted on May 5, 2013 by elizabethmae

I have been making this guacamole for years and I usually make a double or triple batch for summer parties. I love the look on a person’s face when they taste it for the first time. I know some people … Continue reading →

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Invigorating Carrot Ginger Smoothie

Posted on April 7, 2013 by elizabethmae

This is my new favorite smoothie, especially as I try to move away from so much sugar in the mornings. Not that I add any refined sugar to my smoothies, but pineapple and the other fruits in my favorite kale … Continue reading →

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Chocolove Flourless Chocolate Cake with Raspberry Coulis

Posted on February 10, 2013 by elizabethmae

This is the richest, most decadent and wonderful cake I have ever had. I made it in my vegetarian days with this Scharffen Berger recipe and I always got requests to make it again. Now, of course, I wanted to … Continue reading →

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Sun-dried Tomato Basil Dip

Posted on February 7, 2013 by elizabethmae

This dip is really easy and quick and delicious, but I have to warn you that the ingredients you choose are very, very important. I used a different kind of almonds and a different kind of tomatoes last time and … Continue reading →

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Veggie Burger 2 Ways – on a Salad or on a Bun with Avocado Chipotle Mayo

Posted on January 28, 2013 by elizabethmae

This is my all time favorite veggie burger, now that I’ve perfected it. I think that veggie burgers are one of those things that you’ll never buy again from a box because they’re quick and taste so much better when … Continue reading →

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Fresh and Filling Black Bean Avocado Lime Cilantro Salad

Posted on January 27, 2013 by elizabethmae

I originally saw this post on Pinterest and made it myself but I put quite a few shortcuts in place so that I could make it start to finish in about 5 minutes. I can’t tell much of a difference … Continue reading →

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Strawberry Banana Walnut Smoothie

Posted on January 27, 2013 by elizabethmae

I LOVE my kale smoothie, but I recognize that I need variety in my diet, so this is one of my favorite post-workout smoothies because of the higher protein content. I make it with Vega One nutritional shake powder, but … Continue reading →

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Quick Cinnamon and Chili Powder Vegan Pumpkin Soup – Great for a Weeknight Meal

Posted on January 27, 2013 by elizabethmae

This recipe is so good you won’t believe how easy it is, and if you’re anything like me, you’ll start making it once a week and taking the leftovers to work for lunch. The spices blend so well with the … Continue reading →

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Potato Chip Alternative – Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Posted on January 26, 2013 by elizabethmae

Roasting Brussels sprouts is so easy that I make them once a week. If you think you don’t like them then you’re probably not cooking them right. When you’re in the mood for a great vegetable side, you can prepare these in … Continue reading →

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