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} 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 […]
{Recipe} Chocolate Nut Butter Protein Shake {Vegetarian/Vegan Option, Gluten Free}
On busy mornings, or when I’ve had an unsatisfying lunch, I like to make a quick protein shake. Filled with protein, healthy fat, and amazing flavor, it always leaves me happy!