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Indian-Spiced Roasted Cauliflower

Indian-Spiced Roasted Cauliflower

This recipe is gluten-free, dairy-free, soy-free, nut-free, grain-free, paleo, vegetarian and vegan. I absolutely love roasted vegetables. Cauliflower provides a great source of Vitamin C, which boosts immune function, as well as Dietary Fiber, which helps in achieving and maintaining a healthy weight. The basic roasting technique in this recipe can be applied to any [...]

February 13, 2013 Holly Alexander Nutrition, Recipes 0

Green Lemon Soup (GF, DF, NF, SF, V, V+)

Green Lemon Soup (GF, DF, NF, SF, V, V+)

This recipe is gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, soy-free, vegetarian and vegan. For those of you who know my husband, you know that he’s quite a trooper. If I’m cooking, he’ll eat whatever crazy vegan creation I am making. He embraces healthy eating (for the most part) and in fact, he is the creator of this recipe, [...]

January 7, 2013 Melissa Villamizar Nutrition, Recipes 1

Fall Harvest Barley Salad

Fall Harvest Barley Salad

This recipe is dairy-free, soy-free, vegetarian and vegan. I had made a large batch of pearled barley the other day and after using some of it in a soup, I still had a lot left over and wasn’t quite sure what I could do with it. Since beets are in season right now – and [...]

September 27, 2012 Holly Alexander Recipes 0

Raw Chocolate Carrot Balls (Raw, GF, DF, SF, V, V+)

Raw Chocolate Carrot Balls (Raw, GF, DF, SF, V, V+)

This recipe is raw, gluten-free, dairy-free, soy-free, vegetarian and vegan. Nothing makes me happier than delicious dessert food that I can eat and know I’m also doing something good for my body. And I have to brag for a second, because I didn’t actually make these, my wonderful husband did! The recipe had been laying [...]

August 28, 2012 Melissa Villamizar Recipes 0

Vegan Spinach Mushroom Risotto (GF, DF, SF, V, V+)

Vegan Spinach Mushroom Risotto (GF, DF, SF, V, V+)

This recipe is gluten-free, dairy-free, soy-free, vegetarian and vegan. Oh and very delicious! Notes Recipe Yields: ~2-4 servings (depending on whether you’re using it as a main dish or a side dish) Prep Time: ~10 minutes Cook Time: ~30 minutes You could actually cook everything in one skillet if you would like Ingredients 2 cups Cremini [...]

August 23, 2012 Melissa Villamizar Nutrition, Recipes 0

What am I? A Food Identity Crisis Explained

What am I? A Food Identity Crisis Explained

So I totally have to echo Holly’s post. I really love her writing for Live Whole Be Free, we feed off of each other so well! No pun intended! People always ask me “what I am.” Am I Vegan, Vegetarian, Paleo, Raw, Gluten-Free, Soy-Free, Dairy-Free? The answer is yes, no, all of those, none of [...]

August 10, 2012 Melissa Villamizar Lifestyle, Nutrition 5

Vegan. Foodie. Both?

Vegan. Foodie. Both?

I decided to change the way I eat about five months ago and incorporate a mostly plant-based diet. After watching the movie Forks Over Knives (as well as other influential books and movies), I was not only inspired, but also a little shocked to discover such a different point of view when it comes to [...]

August 9, 2012 Holly Alexander Lifestyle 2

Roasted Sweet Potato Biscuits (GF, SF, DF, NF, V, V+)

Roasted Sweet Potato Biscuits (GF, SF, DF, NF, V, V+)

This recipe is gluten-free, soy-free, dairy-free, nut-free, vegetarian and vegan. In the hot summer months, I try to avoid using the oven at all costs. However, the other day I had a really strong craving for a homemade baked goodie and wanted to incorporate the sweet potatoes in my pantry for a sweet, yet savory [...]

July 25, 2012 Holly Alexander Recipes 5

Almond Coconut Raisin Energy Bars (GF, DF, SF, V, V+)

Almond Coconut Raisin Energy Bars (GF, DF, SF, V, V+)

This recipe is gluten-free, dairy-free, soy-free, vegetarian and vegan. I’m a big fan of natural energy/granola bars, but I’m not a fan of paying high prices for them. The ones I like the best—the ones that are the healthiest and taste the best, seem to be so pricey at the store! Especially when you eat [...]

April 9, 2012 Melissa Villamizar Nutrition, Recipes 8

Lentil Dal (GF, DF, NF, SF, V, V+)

Lentil Dal (GF, DF, NF, SF, V, V+)

This recipe is gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, soy-free, vegetarian and vegan. I’ve grown quite fond of lentils lately. In fact, I am now searching through (and testing) every possible lentil recipe on the planet, and I will post the best ones. I made this simple lentil dal last night and was very impressed with it! Thank [...]

March 23, 2012 Melissa Villamizar Nutrition, Recipes 2