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Apple Snacking Cake {plant based/vegan friendly}
Are you stuck for a delicious dessert idea that will please everyone? Including your vegan family and friends, or anyone who’s simply not eating eggs or dairy? That’s what I needed this past week, while helping my vegan daughter and son-in-law move into their new condo. Because, let’s face it, there’s nothing quite like the smell of something yummy baking in the oven to make a new place feel like home. I came across a great recipe on Pinterest. With some tweaking and additions, I created my own version. We all loved it! And if you don’t need it to be vegan, just use regular milk and butter. Same delicious…
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Anti Inflammatory Mango Breakfast Smoothie (vegan friendly)
I’ve been indulging a lot these last few months…hopping around from one delicious destination to another. The thing is, a big part of the reason that I enjoy travelling so much is because it offers the opportunity to discover and sample new cultures and their foods! And I love doing it without thinking too much about whether they are good for me or not. No guilt! But who are we kidding, I’m no spring chicken (I’m OK with that, I’ve made my peace with it). At some point the body starts sending me reminders…I am so not OK with that! LOL Thankfully some small changes usually do the trick to…
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How to cook Quinoa in the Instant Pot + Greek Quinoa Salad
Quinoa in the Instant Pot? I’m surprised you didn’t see it coming. It was just a matter of time… LOL I suspected this tiny grain would work out well in a pressure cooker. So I took a look around online and discovered how to adapt my cooking method for the IP. And I’m happy to report it worked out , just the way I hoped it would. Now, I’m not sure if you my readers are fans of Quinoa, but if you’re not you might want to reconsider this super grain, because it packs a lot of goodness. Quinoa is a low calorie, gluten free grain that is high in…
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The Best Instant Pot Cream of Potato Leek Soup (vegan friendly)
“What’s for dinner?” Some days those words really make me cringe, as I just have no idea what to prepare. In this household we currently feed one picky meat and potato lover, one vegan wannabe that hates most vegetables, and one total foodie mama that despises boring food….and currently we also have living with us another daughter, son-in-law and grandchild who are all vegan. It’s a real challenge cooking for this family! I need all the help I can get. My inspiration yesterday came straight out of the TV, courtesy of the Marilyn Denis Show and chef Christine Cushing. I love that show! It’s a fantastic way to start the…