Yummy Vegetarian Delights

Dreamy Creamy Herbed Sauce / Dressing Recipe

2012-07-20T12:11:00.001-04:00

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Call it what you want... a vegan ranch dressing of sorts a jolly good sauce to eat on a falafel wrap, or simple goodness in it's own rite.... this is a sauce you will want to try. I love it when natural, organic, good for you recipes are addicting. And this one is.

Ingredients:

1/2 c cashews, soaked
1 tsp agave nectar
juice of half a lemon
half c water
1/4 to 1/2 c mix of fresh cilantro, basil, and mint

Toss in the Vitamix until it is creamy frothy yumminess.
Enjoy! :)

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Vegan Pad Thai Recipe

2012-07-19T15:08:00.000-04:00

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This is something I had wanted to make for a while, and I finally got around to it. Mine has a twist, as I use sunflower seed butter in the sauce instead of peanut butter. That is just my preference. Also, next time I will use chives to top this noodle dish instead of green onions, just because I like those better. I do like this dish, and I plan to make it again. :)

Ingredients:
Box of pad thai noodles, prepare according to box instructions
Green onions or chives
Sauce ingredients:
2 tbsp sunflower seed butter
1/4 cup sesame oil
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup maple syrup or agave nectar

Mix sauce ingredients together (superb!).
Pour over and gently mix into noodle.
Top with green onions or chives.
Serve and enjoy! :)

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Tempt Hemp Fudge Bars Review

2012-07-18T13:10:00.000-04:00

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Since I was a child I have been a connoisseur of vegetable soup and fudge bars. That's just how I roll. lol Seriously, I have had a few fudge bars in my day, and this one is the best. It is creamy, chocolaty, and has that great fudge bar flavor. No off flavor, no strange aftertaste. Just YUM.

So, if you spot a box that looks like this at your local grocery store....

... grab it and run to the checkout, k? (Careful now!)

The nutritional standpoint isn't half bad either, and not a lot of sugar. You can see the nutritional panel on their website.

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Vanilla Spice Smoothie Recipe, yum yum yum! :)

2012-07-17T12:49:00.000-04:00

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You can almost pretend you are drinking a specialty drink at a coffee shop when you are sipping this. The vanilla spice hemp protein powder gives it such a good flavor! This is what I put in this particular smoothie:

1 banana
1/4 c mango
1/4 c pineapple
NOW organic stevia, to taste
around 3/4 c water
1 heaping tbsp vanilla spice Tempt hemp protein powder
tablespoon of flax seeds, and vegan dha (smoothies are great places to add supplements:)

I blended it up in the Vitamix to perfection. So good. :)

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Living Harvest's Tempt Organic Protein Powder Review

2012-07-16T12:53:00.000-04:00

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Today my husband and I tried hemp protein in own smoothies. The result.... 5 stars, 2 thumbs up, and a few yummies.... :) We tried 2 flavors, original and vanilla spice. The original has a very pleasant mild nutty flavor. The vanilla spice transformed a smoothie into a gourmet treat. No kidding.

Before I share a picture of the delectable smoothie, let me tell you why I particularly like hemp protein powder:

Hemp contains all essential amino acids, which are the building blocks for protein.
It contains essential fatty acids, which our bodies need but can't make on their own.
It has substances that actually assist our bodies in converting and maximizing these essential fatty acids.

(You can take a look at the nutritional panels here.)

Some people say that hemp seeds are pretty close to being the perfect food, and who am I to argue? I think it is a wonderful gift from our Creator! :)

Tastes great.... good for you. Now I'll show the smoothie with the vanilla spice hemp protein powder in it. Recipe will be posted tomorrow!!! Yum!

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Knock Your Socks Off Vegan Sweet Bread (With NO Processed Sugar!)

2012-07-12T14:36:00.000-04:00

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My plans for making a vegan cheesecake for the 4th of July get together at my parents were thwarted when I accidently bought the wrong nuts. Oops! This opened the door for creating this DELISH recipe. I knew I wanted a banana nut bread. I also knew from past recipe attempts that you need the batter slightly sweeter than you want the cooked version to be, because it always looses some sweetness when cooked. This bread has LOADS of yummy flavor. This is a recipe you will definitely want to try.

Ingredients:

2 1/2 cups unbleached flour
1 tbsp coconut oil
1 banana, smashed
5 dates
1/2 to 1 cup molasses, depending on your preference
2 tbsp. baking powder
cup of walnuts
1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg

First use your hands to mix the coconut oil into the flour until it creates a 'moon sand' consistency.
Then put the flour mixed with coconut oil into you blender. (The Vitamix works GREAT for this. If you don't have one, click here to buy one with free shipping!:) Blend the dates into your flour thoroughly, then put mixture into a bowl for to add remainder of ingredients.
Once back in the bowl, add the remainder of the ingredients.
Let dough sit for about five minutes, then put in pan lightly greased with coconut oil.
Bake at 350 for around 25 minutes, or until fork comes out clean.

Enjoy! :)

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KUR Delights Giveaway!

2012-07-11T16:28:00.001-04:00

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I am happy to announce a giveaway of one very yummy KUR Delights™ Variety Pack. This is 3 boxes of 4 Delights in each (a total of 12 Delights) - and in all 3 flavors: Brownie, Coconut Cream and Dark Chocolate Mint.

Curious to know more? You can view the prize here, and read my review here.

Just to recap... these are DELISH, organic, raw, and vegan.

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KUR Delights Organic Superfoods Review

2012-07-06T14:54:00.004-04:00

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I recently had the privilege of trying these delicious sweet treats. Immediately upon biting into the first piece, I thought to myself that it tasted like a sweet yummy fluffy cloud. So, the taste is not only superb, but the texture is so enjoyable! :) I wouldn't call it candy, though it tastes a bit like it! It's the healthy version of candy, using God given natural ingredients. :) I like to think of the health benefits of things I eat, and these little delights are made of nutritious, organic, vegan whole foods. Yay!

These are sure to fit into any diet plan, since they are:

gluten free
kosher certified
vegan certified
dairy free
all RAW
no additives or chemicals
USDA Organic certified
Feingold certified

There are 3 yummy flavors to choose from:

Coconut Cream
Brownie
Dark Chocolate Mint

You can find a store near you that sells these little jewels, or you can buy them online if you'd like.

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Healthy Surprise Review

2012-07-05T18:26:00.001-04:00

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I am excited to tell you all about a company that I recently learned of called Healthy Surprise. These guys team up with healthy snack companies to create a new snack box each month, available by subscription. The snacks that I received tasted YUMMY. I was especially fond of the Skinny Crisp Cinnamon Crisps, The Alive and Radiant Quite Cheesy Kale Crunch, and the Gone Nuts (teriyaki flavor). The box pictured above is the Healthy size, available for a subscription price of $66 per month. Click here to see all subscription options. (You can use the code yummyvegetariandelights to get $5 off of your first month's price!)

The snacks in each Healthy Surprise box are:

vegan
soy free
gluten free
100% guaranteed
from what I've tasted, quite yummy

Leave a comment below and let me know what you think! :)

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Vegan Book Review- Everyday Raw by Matthew Kennedy

2012-06-27T19:30:00.003-04:00

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Everyday Raw by Matthew Kenney. Purchase book here

I read this book with great interest, since the whole raw eating concept kind of intrigues me. I have read about raw foodism in passing several times. I already understood the concept of using various ingredients to recreate traditional dishes, and to come up with new recipes. I also knew that a dehydrator was allowed, since simply dehydrating something doesn't cook it, but does alter the texture.

What I didn't know before reading this book is how to effectively implement this way of eating into my life. The book, Everyday Raw (written by Matthew Kenney and published by Gibbs Smith) , is a delightful book that goes in depth in teaching how to eat raw.

Kenney- a chef, resaurateur, caterer, and food writer - starts off by revealing the tools of the trade and sharing key concepts. He then moves on to systematically share delicious looking recipes in several sections, which are : blended and squeezed, snacks, unbaked, starters, spreads dips and sauces, salads, larger dishes, desserts, and yes, ice cream! :)

The author has a nice style of writing. I enjoyed the stories of past dishes, and appreciated that he shared dishes from other chefs.

I plan to try out this way of eating, though I do not think I will ever go totally raw, but many of the recipes look soooo good. And the author teaches how to make 'bread', crackers, tofuless tofu, mayonnaise, and so much more. If you use this book as a baseline, I don't think you will feel you are missing out on anything and you will have a good understanding of the whole 'raw' way of eating.

In closing, I will share one of my favorite photos from the book.... raw pancakes. Can you believe these are raw? They look delish! :)

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Vegan Bowl Recipe

2012-06-22T22:42:00.001-04:00

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Don't have anything around the house to eat? Think again! There is usually always something around to put together a vegan bowl. Many people have many different definitions of the 'Bowl', but I think it's safe to say it goes a little something like this:

Grain
Veggie
Protein
Sauce

The combinations can be as varied as your imagination. The one above has millet, brocolli, carrots, and kale with soy sauce and sesame oil. Tell me about your favorite 'bowl' in the comment section below! :)

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BBQ Beans in a Blanket Recipe

2012-06-19T21:55:00.001-04:00

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This recipe is really very delicious. It is a change from a Mexican style burrito. It's good to mix it up every now and then! :) I get the organic tortilla shells from the freezer section of Whole Foods since they are vegan and the have the healthiest ingredients of the ones I've seen.

For this recipe you will need:

Tortilla
Onions
Baked Beans- pintos smothered in home made bbq sauce

Put it all together and ENJOY!

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Pasta with Avocado Sauce

2012-06-18T20:05:00.000-04:00

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If you love avocados and need to whip up something quick, tasty, and filling you'll love this! :) I used Capellini noodles for this and it was a good fit. Simply prepare your noodles as usual and mix the following together for 1-2 servings: (Double as needed.)

*Mash up an avocado with some lemon juice. Mix into pasta and sprinkle on some cilantro. Yum! :)

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Vega One Review

2012-06-15T21:22:00.000-04:00

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Hiya! :) I recently had an opportunity to try Vega One nutritional shakes. We tried them all , but I have to say that chocolate was my favorite. Probably just because I love chocolate, since they were all pretty good. There are 4 flavors available: Berry, Chocolate, Vanilla Chai, and Original. The flavor of the shakes is not overly sweet at all. But after I drank it I felt like there was something good going on there. You know that good feeling you get after juicing or whatever.

The flavor isn't the main focus anyway. This is a very nutrient dense product, and the purpose of using it is to make sure that your body is getting what it needs to function at its best daily. It has:

Protein from different plant sources, such as hemp and brown rice, that provide complementary amino acids to one another.
Omegas
Probiotics
Greens
Fiber
Antioxidants
Digestion Enzymes
Maca and Chlorella. I really like that the chlorella is brocken cell wall chlorella. That means that it is a good detoxer.

My one concern with this product was that it has natural flavors listed as an ingredient. I have been assured by the company that msg is not included in these flavors. So, I give it 2 thumbs up!

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Mango Sorbet Recipe

2012-06-14T17:45:00.000-04:00

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I absolutely adore the flavor of mangos. Unfortunately, I haven't had a really really good one in a long time. But, now I can have the perfect mango flavor any time in the form of a delicious sorbet. It is not at all complicated to make, though I do suggest the use of a Vitamix. This recipe makes one good sized bowl like the one pictured above.

For this recipe you will need:

1 cup of frozen mango
1/4 cup frozen pineapple
@ 1/4 cup milk (I use homemade nut milk)
I dropperful of stevia

Put all of the ingredients into the Vitamix, and use the push down tool to make sure all of the ingredients are ground into smooth cool creaminess. Enjoy!

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NOW's BetterStevia Organic Liquid Extract Review

2012-06-08T20:22:00.000-04:00

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I am convinced that this is the best stevia (apart from growing your own). I get mine at Whole Foods. It is:

Organic
Easy to use (I use half to a whole dropper full usually)
Lasts a long time. One bottle lasts 2-4 weeks with daily use.
Is cost effective. Around $10 for an organic, long lasting, good quality product seems reasonable to me.

You can visit this product on NOW's website here.

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Veggie Sandwich

2012-06-05T21:34:00.001-04:00

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I was reminded of how much I like a good old fashioned veggie sandwich during a recent vacation, when we stopped at Subway to eat. This is my recreation of a veggie sandwich at home. As you can see I like to have lettuce, tomato, onions, and pickle (sometimes avocado), and always mustard. I use Rudi's rounds because they are organic and vegan. I will probably try a slice of marinated tofu in the future (sounds yummy). What do you think? :)

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Rudi's Organic Bakery Hamburger Buns Review

2012-06-05T19:58:00.000-04:00

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We picked these up at Whole Foods. They were the only choice for sandwich buns that was both organic and vegan. They taste really good, and even though they have sugar, it's not much. I am sure we will be buying these again. I am glad they are an option! For now, they are our go-to sandwich buns! :)

Check them out in my blog post about veggie sandwiches. :)

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Himalayan Salt Lamp Giveaway

2012-05-28T21:51:00.001-04:00

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Hi there! You have a chance to win a beautiful salt lamp just like the one pictures above, courtesy of The Himalayan Salt Shop. They are made with 100% vegan materials. I own one of these salt lamps. It is very good quality, and very pretty. Read my full review here.

If you are going to enter this contest, I ask that you please first sign up for The Himalayan Salt Shop's newsletter.

Open to US residents only.

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Himalayan Salt Lamp Review

2012-05-24T17:25:00.000-04:00

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The dazzling pictures above are of my himalayan salt lamp from the Himalayan Salt Shop. I have been assured that these lamps are 100% vegan, and free of chemicals.

Many people who use salt lamps do so because of claims that they clean the air and make it easier to breathe. I first heard of using himalayan salt in the form of a salt pipe (aka salt inhaler). It was one of Dr. Oz's products of the year a while back. I purchased one about a year ago, and it works very well for me. When researching the salt pipe, I read that people who had respiratory problems and went into salt caves noticed an improvement in breathing. And since I prefer natural methods, I decided to buy one. (I am not a doctor. I am only giving my opinion and experience here.:)

These lamps work on the same principle as the salt pipes, but the added plus is that you don't have to hold it and breathe it in. And it looks very pretty.

I would definitely recommend buying from the www.himalayansaltshop.com if you are in the market for a salt lamp. They make nice gifts, and the quality is better than I have seen elsewhere. I def. give this product 5 stars! :)

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BBQ Tofu Recipe

2012-05-08T16:55:00.000-04:00

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There is really nothing complicated about this recipe, but it is delicious nonetheless. I fix it just the way I like it. and that is probably why I like it so much! lol Everyone has different tastes, so you may tweak your sauce a bit, or prefer a different brand of tofu, and that will make it just right for you.... :) * However, I choose the sprouted tofu because it not only tastes better to me, but sprouted foods have a lower content of phytic acid so they are more nutritious.

For this recipe you will need:
Organic sprouted tofu that has been pressed and cubed
1/4 cup organic dijon mustard
1/2 cup organic ketchup
1/4 cup organic molasses

Mix sauce ingredients together thoroughly.
Coat tofu in sauce.
Bake in oven for 15 minutes.
Let cool a bit.
Enjoy! :)

These would be good on shish kebabs, on rice, or just as they are. Yummy! :)

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Citrusy Cilantro Black Bean Burrito Bowl (YUM)

2012-05-01T15:13:00.000-04:00

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This is super duper yummy. The filling of my favorite Chipotle burrito look a lot like this. I decided recreate it at home since it is not feasible to eat there every day. lol Making it at home ensures that all of the ingredients are organic, and that there is no soy oil in it. AND, it tastes just as good or better homemade. Seriously. (Don't get me wrong, I still love a Chipotle burrito!) Without further ado, the individual recipes that make up this delicious ensemble:

Citrusy Cilantro Salsa Recipe
Cilantro Citrus Guacamole Recipe
Black Bean Recipe
Citrusy Cilantro Rice Recipe

Quadruple yum! Leave me a comment below and let me know if you make this! :)

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Citrusy Cilantro Salsa Recipe

2012-05-01T15:03:00.001-04:00

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This salsa is super yummy, and pretty easy to make. It is quite possible the best salsa I have ever made. Seriously good. It is modified from a recipe found at ChipotleFan.com.

Ingredients
container of cherry tomatoes, halved or quartered
juice of one lemon
half cut of cilantro, cut into smallish pieces
1/4 an onion, diced

Mix and toss all of the ingredients together, and Enjoy! :)

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Black Bean Recipe

2012-05-01T14:53:00.000-04:00

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To prepare black beans that taste good and are kind to your digestion, you must do a few things. First, cook the black beans for about an hour and then change the water. You can go ahead and cook the beans in the second water or change once more to make them even easier to digest.

I normally go ahead and cook in the second water. I cook on medium, stirring at least once every 30 minutes to an hour until they are done. I add crushed coriander seeds to the cooking water, and I think this adds a nice flavor to the beans. Once they are done you can salt as desired. Enjoy! :)

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Citrusy Cilantro Rice Recipe

2012-05-01T14:45:00.000-04:00

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This rice is really tasty, and goes especially good in the combination above! This recipe was slightly adapted from a recipe at ChipotleFan.com. Highly recommended! :)

You will need:

1 1/2 cups dry organic Jasmine rice
1 tablespoon coconut oil
the juice of one lemon
1/2 cup fresh cilantro
salt to taste

Directions

Put oil in pan on medium heat. Add rice and stir around a bit.
Pour on lemon juice and let cook for about 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
Add 2-4 cups water.
Cook until done.
Strain if needed.
Add cilatantro and salt, and stir.
Enjoy! :)

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