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Raw Kale Salad with Apples from Kalyn's Kitchen

5/28/12 8:00am by Kalyn Denny
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Kale Apple Salad

It's Memorial Day, which marks the unofficial arrival of summer in the United States. Summer means picnics and barbecues, and if you're looking for an unusual meatless salad option to take to a summer gathering I highly recommend this Raw Baby Kale Salad with Apples, Sunflower Seeds, and Lemon Dijon Vinaigrette that I posted recently on Kalyn's Kitchen. The recipe is not only incredibly tasty, but it's vegan, gluten-free, loaded with nutrients, and unusual enough that it will probably intrigue your friends. And I think a salad with fruit is perfect for the first Meatless Monday of summer, when everyone starts to think about eating lighter meals.  Read more >

Eating Vegan With Non-Vegan Friends

5/25/12 10:28am by KimMiles
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Vegan Loaf

I've been thinking about putting together a class called something like, "A Vegan is Coming to Dinner. Help! What Do I Feed It?" I think there are lots of people out there who have new vegans in their lives, whether it's friends, or co-workers, or kids coming home from college. It can be confusing, I know. And I think a simple one or two day class could do a lot to fill in some of the blanks for people who are used to centering a meal around a piece of meat.  Read more >

Healthy Alternative To Soda: How To Make Water Kefir

5/25/12 8:00am by jennincat
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Water Kefir Soda

We all know soda isn't healthy, but giving it up is not always easy. Are there any healthy alternatives to soda? You betcha! Water kefir, my favorite beverage, reminds me of cream soda with a slight tang. Personally, I prefer water kefir over kombucha. Both of these beverages are so enjoyable I have continued to brew them while living in our RV, where space is tight and everything we brought had to be "worth it." Water kefir and kombucha made the cut.  Read more >

A Recipe for Vegan Pesto Cashew Ricotta Pizza

5/24/12 1:00pm by Kathy
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Pesto Cashew Ricotta Pizza

[Editor's Note: Pizza is one of the things I consider to be really tough to make vegan—I'm pretty much wedded to the idea of creamy cheese on my slices. But this recipe, which uses cashew cheese to achieve ultimate creaminess, and that features lots of other bold flavors, looks beyond satisfying and delicious. I can definitely see serving it to vegan or non-vegan friends! --Genie]  Read more

Smoky Eggplant Couscous With Feta

5/19/12 1:00pm by DancingVeggies
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Eggplant with Feta

[Editor's Note: Many people feel strongly about eggplant—I happen to be one of the people who feels strongly in favor of it. This recipe highlights it well, but uses cumin and smoked paprika for a slightly Middle Eastern, smoky edge to the dish. Plus, I love adding dishes to my repertoire that can be on the table quickly on busy weeknights, and this definitely qualifies! --Genie]  Read more

Jamie Oliver Talks About Food Revolution Day and Why You Should Participate!

5/17/12 2:33pm by Genie Gratto
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Food Revolution Day is May 19

On Saturday, May 19, people all over the world will celebrate the first Food Revolution Day, a day of action designed to help everyone think about where their food comes from, consider making healthier, less-processed choices about what they put in their bodies, and gather together to share those ideas and meals as a community of cooks and eaters committed to eating well. Celebrity chef and food activist Jamie Oliver, who has been working in the United Kingdom and in the United States since 2004 to improve school meals for kids throughout both countries, is using the day to expand awareness about ways to eat well, and why it's so important to do so. I had the opportunity to ask Jamie about his work and about Food Revolution Day—read on to learn more about the bigger picture into which this important day fits, as well as small ways that everyone can take part.  Read more >

Gluten-Free Isn't For Me

5/14/12 1:00pm by Stephanie V.W. ...
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Bug and Stephanie

I used to think I was "lucky" that I had a child who, nearly three years in, hasn't exhibited any food allergies. I really felt for fellow new mothers who were painstakingly and scientifically cutting food groups out of their own diets as they struggled to figure out what in their breast milk was adversely affecting their babies. I quaked over the stories of Urgent Care visits and EpiPen deployment that were required to deal with surprise vomit attacks, hives, swelling and breathing issues. And while other mothers sought out allergen-free crackers and cookies, snacks and meals, I bought whatever I wanted. With all the stresses that motherhood brings, going blind reading the cramped and excruciatingly tiny-fonted list of ingredients in order to make sure I don't send my child into anaphylactic shock wasn't one of them. And I felt lucky.  Read more >

Chipotle Squash Salad with Jicama & Avocado from Eats Well with Others

5/14/12 8:00am by Kalyn Denny
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Chipotle Squash Salad

All I had to do was read the recipe title and I knew this Chipotle Squash Salad with Jicama, Goat Cheese, and Avocado from Eats Well with Others was something I'd love to try. The squash is roasted and then tossed with jicama and lime juice and served on a bed of spinach with avocado and goat cheese. With all these great flavors going on in a Meatless Monday dinner I'm guessing no one will even think about meat!  Read more >

Recipe: Pasta with Spinach, Feta and Garlic

5/10/12 7:48am by arikagrace
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Pasta with Spinach and Feta

This dish is another great way to enjoy spinach, my favorite spring leafy green! A little olive oil, some garlic, add a dash of balsamic vinegar, and crumble some feta cheese over it all and you've got a quick, light, healthy(ish) pasta dish.  Read more >

Simple Buttermilk Yogurt with Mango-Pistachio Topping

5/9/12 8:00am by Megan Gordon
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Strained Buttermilk Yogurst

[Editor's Note: Like A Sweet Spoonful's Megan Gordon, I was quite taken with Tamar Adler's recent book, An Everlasting Meal. Though this simple breakfast dish is not inspired by the book itself, it's certainly inspired by its philosophy of economy and simplicity when it comes to food. It doesn't hurt that it's delicious and quite healthy, too. --Genie]  Read more