Recipe: Hummus-smothered Cauliflower Steaks

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Yet another delicious recipe featuring two of my most favorite ingredients: Hummus and cauliflower! 

Travel Destination: Chicago

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My trip to Chicago started off on a high note with a fantastic meal at Doc B’s, but eventually hit rock bottom when I was severely poisoned at the Chicago Diner.

Recipe: Tomato and Roasted Squash Soup with Shells

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To me, there is nothing better when the windchill plummets below zero than a steaming bowl of either soup or pasta. Therefore, this creamy tomato and squash soup with pasta shells could be my new winter go-to. 

Product Review: Follow Your Heart VeganEgg

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I must say the VeganEgg looks, tastes, smells and cooks up like a real egg to me, which made for one nice scramble.

Recipe: Two-Ingredient Hummus Flatbread

IMG_2668If you are looking for something else to do with your favorite hummus, then look no further than this simple hummus flatbread. 

Recipe: Butternut Squash Curry Zoodles

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It’s fall, so I’m always thinking on what I can do with squashes and sweet potatoes. This curry pairs butternut squash with spicy ginger and a little heat from the thai curry flavors for a great meal on a chilly November day. 

Product Review: Qrunch Organics Toastables and Quinoa Burgers

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After going gluten-free and vegan, one item I thought I would never be able to have again is french toast. Then I tried Qrunch’s Toastables and all the flavors I missed fill were rediscovered in these tasty, quinoa-based product. Not to be out-done, the brand’s veggie burgers are likewise delicious and made of the same good-for-you ingredients.

Recipe: Easy Green Bean and Tomato Soup

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This soup recipe shows that frozen vegetables can be delicious, and choosing to use them will save you a ton of time and energy that is usually spent cleaning and chopping the vegetables.

Cooking 101: Using frozen vegetables

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Frozen vegetables have a bad reputation for being bland, low quality and less nutrient dense than their fresh counterparts. However, when prepared correctly, frozen veggies can be delicious and nutritious, and allow you make a homemade meal in minutes. 

Restaurant Review: Renee’s Gourmet Pizzeria

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Eating a delicious pizza safely at a restaurant seemed like a long-lost dream not too long ago. Then Renee’s, an all gluten-free and nut-free pizzeria, opened its doors near my house. Now I can enjoy really good pizza without the risk of cross-contamination whenever I have a craving.