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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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Lightened Up Piña Coladas

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Lightened Up Pina Coladas – this light and fresh vegan cocktail is a new take on summer’s favorite – tart and fruity! Light enough to have seconds – CHEERS!

recipe originally published May 24, 2012

 

Lightened up Pina Coladas in glasses with pineapple in background

Lightened Up Piña Coladas

Summer weather is here, my friends.

As the temperatures return to warm glimpses of summer, we move back outside.

We grill, we lounge in the sun, we have Happy Hour at Home. We get creative with cocktails, and …

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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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Spicy Peanut Veggie Noodle Bowl

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this vegan Spicy Peanut Veggie Noodle Bowl is a great meal prep recipe. customizable with your favorite veggies and noodles – fast, fresh, and flavorful!

recipe originally published February 4, 2016

 

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Easy Meal Prep Recipe

This is a super quick, throw together in 20 minutes sort of recipe.

It can …

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Perfect Picnic Pasta Salad

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vegan Perfect Picnic Pasta Salad – a fresh, flavorful mix of veggies and curly pasta take a tumble in a bright avocado dressing.

recipe originally published July 3, 2014

 

Vegan Pasta Salad (serving dish of corkscrew pasta with sliced asparagus, fresh corn kernels, sundried tomatoes, avocado dressing)

Picnic Pasta Salad

Picnic or Potluck, this IS the perfect dish to bring!

Also great meal prep dish, this vegan pasta salad is on repeat all summer long. I make a batch and we enjoy it through the week. 

Or I will make …

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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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Lemon Piccata Potato Salad

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our Lemon Piccata Potato Salad is a bright and briny take on the summertime classic. the best potluck recipe just got a new flavor! egg free, dairy free, gluten free potato salad

 

Lemon Piccata Potato Salad in a serving bowl, garnished with a lemon slice, lemon zest, and capers

Piccata Potato Salad

Summer is here!

Maybe not officially, but the sun is out, and I am here and ready for it.

This Egg Free Potato Salad is so bright, it brings fresh summer vibes even during the height of football season. This tasty side dish is perfect for all of your game day parties.

The first time I …

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