Who says morning porridge needs to be made with oats? Back when I was writing the Nourished Village Cookbook, volume 1, I hired Heather Pace of SweetlyRaw.com to create recipes for the community. Here’s one of her contributions, using quinoa instead for a delicious twist on a breakfast classic. “This warm porridge provides a hearty, […]
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{Recipe} Gluten Free Black Bean Burgers {Vegetarian, Gluten Free}
These burgers are awesome placed on a juicy tomato slice on a bed of lettuce, and topped with avocado! They also keep well in the oven if you need to make them early (I’ve kept them for an hour at 160 F and they were still great). Make sure to not overcrowd the pan when […]
{Recipe} Whole Food Protein Smoothie with Strawberries
Protein powders are great and serve a purpose, and I’m definitely not one to turn my nose up at a premixed protein shake from the store – in fact, I have one almost every day. But I do love a good, wholesome, whole food smoothie with nutrition the way nature intended… As a packaged deal. […]
{Recipe} Peach Blueberry Protein Shake {Raw, Vegan, Paleo, Gluten Free}
This tasty shake is one of many smoothie recipes I hand picked for the Nourished Village cookbook. Peach and blueberries together make for a magical combination! I actually never thought of blending them together without other fruits until I tried a peach smoothie from Natalia KW’s wonderful book, Pure Pleasures. Mixed with hemp seeds, this smoothie will provide a punch of protein, […]
{Recipe} Heather Pace’s Grain Free Granola Bars {Gluten Free, Vegan, Paleo}
Back when I was writing the Nourished Village Cookbook, volume 1, I hired Heather Pace of SweetlyRaw.com to create recipes for the community. Here’s one of her contributions: “This is a completely grain free granola bar recipe that I really love. They store well in the freezer so I recommend making a double batch to […]
{Recipe} Triple Chocolate Mint Cheesecake {Raw, Vegan, Paleo, Gluten Free}
With Saint Patrick’s Day just around the corner, what could be better than a mint flavored, creamy cheesecake with a triple dose of chocolate? My triple chocolate mint cheesecake has a dark cacao, brownie-like crust, topped with a creamy mint white chocolate filling, and finished with a solid disk of chocolate on top. It’s to […]
{Recipe} Decadent Flourless Chocolate Cake {Vegetarian, Gluten Free, Paleo}
I have never met anyone who didn’t like a little chocolate cake every once in a while. But, I have met a lot of people who can’t handle wheat. This dense and fudgy cake fits the bill – with its rich flavor and not a drop of gluten, it will delight young and old alike. […]
{Recipe} Apple Cinnamon Waffles {Gluten Free, Paleo, Vegetarian}
Who doesn’t like waffles in the morning? Cuddled up with your family or a favorite book, and a steaming cup of tea, these waffles will warm you up from the inside out. Topped with fluffy whipped cream, and dusted with extra cinnamon and maple syrup, they’re a decadent and delicious treat — and they’re super […]
{Recipe} Vitamin C Blast Smoothie with Berries, Greens, and Orange Juice {Vegan, Gluten Free, Paleo}
When you’re rushing in the morning, or planning to eat a big feast in the evening (holiday dinners, anyone?), or just want to take it easy on your digestive system for the day, green smoothies are the answer. The best friend that saves you time, nourishes you, and makes you glow. This is one of […]
{Recipe} Super Flavorful Slow Cooked Ratatouille with Quinoa {Vegan, Gluten Free, Paleo}
My husband was bringing so many zucchinis from the garden that I was running out of ideas to use them. I decided to create a twist on traditional ratatouille. This one is slow cooked, has chickpeas in it, and develops an addictive flavor with the addition of smoked paprika. I couldn’t stop myself from getting […]