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Easy Gluten Free Vegan BBQ Sauce

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Easy Gluten Free Vegan BBQ Sauce – a quick and easy, flavor packed sauce that is oil free, vegan, and mildly sweetened by fruit. a versatile favorite!

recipe originally published September 10, 2015

 

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Gluten Free Vegan BBQ Sauce

This summer, we have hosted and attended more BBQ parties than in recent years. Last month, there was at least one per weekend, sometimes more. After a few, I started to see a trend in what I’d make to bring.

I mean, it is delicious…

if not predictable…

Ha!

So, after a while, unless …

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Mango Habanero Guacamole

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Mango Habanero Guacamole – naturally sweet with a spicy heat, this updated guacamole is your new summertime staple! a quick and easy crowd pleaser! 

recipe originally published May 5, 2011

 

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Mango Habanero Guacamole

We grill often in the spring and summer months. and you know me – no grilling is complete without snacks.

As an pre-grilling appetizer, I made another new guacamole. Does it surprise you in the least that this guac is spicy?

I did make it sweet and spicy, and the cool of the avocado is a perfect balance to the heat of the habanero….

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Vegan Ricotta Stuffed Tomatoes

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these Vegan Ricotta Stuffed Tomatoes are a perfect appetizer for any event – two bite hand held snacks that are bursting with fresh flavors!

recipe originally published July 29, 2010

 

Vegan Stuffed Tomatoes - tomato halves filled with ricotta cheese, topped with chopped basil, on a white plate

Vegan Ricotta Stuffed Tomatoes

Some of my favorite dinners are made up of small plates. I love an appetizer spread, and love to throw any sort of party. From a casual weeknight of inviting a few friends over to the back yard, to the more planned out full on party. 

With all sorts of tasty eats.

This is one of those half prep ahead and half assemble day of recipes. Otherwise known as totally easy. I make the …

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Mango Edamame Quinoa Salad

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fresh and vibrant, this vegan gluten free Mango Edamame Quinoa Salad brings protein and fresh flavor. a great meal prep recipe and the best potluck recipe!

recipe originally published June 16, 2011

 

Mango Black Bean Quinoa Salad is the best potluck recipe. in a serving bowl with half a cubed avocado and a squeezed slice of lemon on top. the other half of avocado and a small bowl of almonds in background.

Mango Edamame Quinoa Salad

When the weather is warm, all I want are light dishes and fresh flavors.

This Mango Black Bean Quinoa Salad has these summer cravings covered. Brimming with several sources of …

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Simple Coconut Cold Brew

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this Simple Coconut Cold Brew is rich in flavor and easy to make, and brings all the benefits of coconut water. two minutes gets a batch in your fridge to enjoy the next day!

 

Simple Coconut Cold Brew over ice, coconut milk poured in

Simple Coconut Cold Brew

I am one of those people who drinks iced coffee all year long.

Don’t get me wrong – I do love a hand warming mug of hot coffee on a cold winter morning (like our Toasty Graham Coffee Latte with Cinnamon Whip).

Still – even in…

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Vegan Peanut Butter Bars

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these Vegan Peanut Butter Bars are so quick and easy to make, you’ll always have a tasty snack on hand. tested gluten free option.

 

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Vegan Peanut Butter Bars

I wake up early.

Like, super early.

I am generally several hours away from breakfast, but probably one hour away from a tennis game, a run, or my morning workout. So I need something.

After my …

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Herb Cheese Peppadew Sweet Peppers

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a colorful platter of Herb Cheese Peppadew Sweet Peppers makes great party snack! super flavorful single bite appetizers everyone loves!

 

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Herb Cheese Peppadew Sweet Peppers

(Way) back in college, I hosted a lot of dinner parties.

While I now love spicy heat of peppers, I wasn’t always this way. But the peppadew – that is a sweet flavorful pepper I could always get on board with.

Back in those days, I’d …

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Chocolate Covered Pretzel Reindeer

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these salty sweet Chocolate Covered Pretzel Reindeer will bring smiles and fun to your holidays! a fun kid friendly craft for your cookie gift trays!

 

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Chocolate Pecan Reindeer

About this time in the holiday celebrations, I am spending my days baking. I gift cookie and candy trays to a long list of loved ones. I also bring bakery boxes to parties, deliver to the cancer tower at the hospital, and I cannot forget the mail person and delivery drivers.

Each year, it seems I attempt to outdo my previous plates of treats. Adding last minute recipes as I think of them, forgoing the …

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