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Here is a nice vegan pasta dish that can be made with or without a gluten-free option and either baked or unbaked. This Vegan Baked Penne with Spicy Rose’ Sauce is perfect if you like a little spice and it is made with minimally processed ingredients. My boys absolutely love pasta in any shape or form so luckily it’s [...]Continue reading...
Oh do I have a surprise for all you lemon fans out there! I’ve got these cute little Raw Vegan Lemon Meltaway Balls for you with all the tangy lemon tartness that you love. And…they have options too! You can eat them plain, roll them in shredded organic coconut, roll them in almond meal, powdered sugar (not raw) or [...]Continue reading...
Even though this recipe is called Vegan Cacao Almond Baked Breakfast Squares, it looks like the kind of breakfast you would feel guilty about eating. Surely something that looks like a brownie couldn’t be healthy and nutritious for breakfast? But yes they are! They have a really unique texture. Not really a coarse cake-like texture like cake or brownies [...]Continue reading...
Today, I present you a recipe for Raw Vegan Chipolte Almond Stuffed Brussels Sprouts with options, options, options! There are a couple of different varieties you could make being either raw or cooked, as well as, different varieties for flavors in the stuffing. Believe it or not, this was the very first time I had ever eaten brussels sprouts [...]Continue reading...
Today is a happy day at The Healthy Family and Home…I was recently nominated by a fellow blogger for the “Liebster Blog Award”! My little blog is right at a year old and continues to grow a little bit more each month. Oh how I remember the beginning when I had only 5 subscribers and 1 Facebook like! Although [...]Continue reading...
I was so excited when I found this recipe because I really needed to add some variety to my dressing recipe collection with one that wasn’t the color green! This Raw Vegan Roma Tomato and Tahini Dressing was perfect and you probably already have the 5 simple ingredients on hand to make it. It is so easy to make and is [...]Continue reading...
Well, it’s birthday time again and that means it’s time to make another vegan birthday cake. This year I went with a Vanilla Vegan Birthday Cake with “Buttercream” Icing recipe. I always ask my children what kind of cake they want for their birthday, since it’s a special treat. Last year, my six year old wanted a chocolate cake [...]Continue reading...
All I had to see in this recipe title was the words “jalapeno” and “hummus” and I knew I would be making it. To me, it’s like the peanut butter and chocolate combination. Jalapeno and hummus…same thing. It just can’t get any easier than this, you just put everything in your food processor and it’s ready within minutes. I’ve [...]Continue read
I think one of my most favorite snacks has to be homemade kale chips made in my dehydrator. The very first ones I made were Cheezy Raw Kale Chips and these are now running a close race for first place. It kind of happened by accident though. They are actually a combination of my favorite raw dressing that I combine with [...]Continue reading...
Get ready because the strawberry recipes will start showing up all over Pinterest and your favorite blogs very soon…it’s strawberry season! This Raw Vegan Strawberry Creme Chocolate Truffle recipe won the prize to be my first strawberry recipe this year and it’s another luscious raw vegan recipe from DamyHealth.com. If you follow me on Facebook, you had to see this [...]Continue
If you like to juice, you know the dilemma about what to do with the pulp…especially beautiful, bright orange carrot pulp. Why, how about making some easy Raw Vegan Carrot and Flax Crackers that are grain-free, gluten-free and flourless! I’ve been guilty on more than one occasion of either being in a hurry or just too lazy to do [...]Continue reading...
Here is a really simple recipe to make 100% pure Homemade Coconut Milk with your Vitamix. I’ve had quite a journey over the past several years in trying to find the best non-dairy milk alternative. Here’s how my choices have evolved: Organic Soy Milk (carton) Organic Almond Milk (boxed) Organic Coconut Milk (boxed) Organic Homemade Almond Milk & Organic Homemade [...]Continue read
If you loved the Healthy Peanut Butter Cup recipe I posted a couple of weeks ago, I’m pretty sure you will like this homemade Raw Snickers Bar just as much! I don’t dare eat GMO candy bars or even like my desserts very sweet, so I don’t know why I’ve been drawn to copycat candy bar recipes lately. I [...]Continue reading...
I have had homemade veggie burgers on my “to do” list for a very long time and it wasn’t until a dear facebook reader asked if I had a recipe did I finally decide it was time to do it. I must have 5 – 6 different recipes saved from over the years and although I’ll get around to [...]Continue reading...
It feels so good to cross something off a “to do” list, especially when it’s been on there for years. Now that I have made homemade vegan hamburger buns I have the satisfaction of knowing I finally did it! I should have known it would happen sooner or later. We eat a lot of veggie burgers, and I just [...]Continue reading...
I have actually made this Raw Hemp Cilantro Dressing several times and each time, the same thing happens. I get a big bowl of fresh kale, cover it with this dressing and sprinkle some sunflower seeds, hemp seeds and/or chia seeds on top. Then I sit down to enjoy my delicious kale salad with a fresh, homemade raw dressing. Then [...]Continue reading...
This EA Live Sprouted Seven Blend from Beyond Organic is a really versatile, nutrient-dense food that can literally transform an ordinary recipe into a powerhouse of nutrition. Live, sprouted seeds that are blended together so you can easily add to your food recipes. The first recipe I used the Sprouted Seven Blend in was the Raw Vegan Carrot and [...]Continue reading...
How cute are these tiny raw cacao cookies with a creamy raw pecan filling? I remember the very first raw cookies I made in my dehydrator many, many years ago. It was a recipe that required them to stay in the dehydrator for 18 – 20 hours. Now I don’t know about you, but when I get a cookie craving, [...]Continue reading...
It just doesn’t get any easier than this my friends. A raw, vegan cream of mushroom soup that can be made in less than 5 minutes in a Vitamix and is full of fresh flavor. I guess one reason that people would use canned soup is for the convenience, but when it’s just a matter of putting all the ingredients [...]Continue reading...
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This is a really easy vegan cheese sauce to make in your Vitamix and is perfect over veggies or even to use as a dip. I’ve made this recipe several times and have used it on top of steamed broccoli, as a dressing for a kale salad, and of course, as a nacho chip-type dip. I guess this recipe [...]Continue reading...
A quick internet search will provide numerous black-eye pea recipes. Some people, like myself, have a specific preference on the taste and texture of their black-eye peas, much like personal preferences for salsa and guacamole. I like my beans to be soft and mushy with a thicker, creamy-type gravy to them. If that’s how you like yours, then this [...]Continue reading...
Who would believe me if I told you these healthy, vegan peanut butter cups only had 4 ingredients? What, no show of hands? Well, my friends, it’s true. My favorite part about this chocolate and peanut butter combination (other than the fact that it only has 4 ingredients) is that it contains coconut oil and I feel like I [...]Continue reading...
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If I haven’t already tempted you to buy those cute little fruit and vegetable cutouts I used in my Vegan Sun-Dried Tomato Hummus recipe, I’m going to try again! This time, I used them for something different…not fruit or vegetable related. I made tiny Vegan Pepperjack Cheese Crackers that are a “copycat” (and much healthier version) of the famous little [...]Continu
This is a really easy vegan focaccia bread to make using only 4 simple ingredients once you’ve made your homemade dough – roma tomatoes, onions, rosemary and olive oil. I’ve fallen into the habit of making my homemade bread in my Zojirushi Bread Maker because I was never really good at kneading my dough and having it rise correctly. [...]Continue reading...
If you want a healthy vegan hummus recipe with a twist from the traditional version, here’s a nice Vegan Sun-Dried Tomato Hummus that’s really easy to make. While the ultimate in nutrition would be to make it with raw sprouted chickpeas (see my Raw Sprouted Chickpea Hummus recipe), sometimes quick and easy just has to take over. I happened [...]Continue reading...
This is a “fancy” raw recipe from Russell James, “The Raw Chef”. I call it “fancy” because I felt so much like a “chef”, I even got out my fancy damask, monogramed apron to wear while making it. lol I was a little scared to make any changes to this recipe though. Did I dare to challenge perfection? Not [...]Continue reading...
I came across this healthy recipe for Vegan Black Bean Soup a couple of days ago and was sure I would be trying it out for several reasons. First, it was super easy to make. Second, I had just bought 2 cans of black beans this past weekend and already had all the other ingredients. And third, it is [...]Continue reading...
Would you believe me if I told you these Raw Vegan Cheese Sticks had only 4 ingredients? Yes, only 4 and they’re raw and vegan. Well it’s true my friends! My youngest son likes to flip through the pages of my raw food recipe books and look at the pictures. For 3 days now, he has brought me the [...]Continue reading...
If I can find a healthy recipe with quinoa in it, I’m all over it. Especially if it’s vegan – or if I can make it vegan. I didn’t realize until I started mixing all the ingredients together that this dish had a Southwestern flair to it…black beans, corn, tomatoes, jalapenos, onions, garlic….oh yes. And don’t forget – quinoa! [...]Continue reading.
I try to get as many nutrients in a snack in the most tasty way possible. One of my nutrition goals is to get a daily serving of raw maca powder and hemp oil, both of which I usually add to my morning smoothies. Today, I didn’t feel like a smoothie but wanted something chocolate – go figure! [...]Continue reading...
This Raw Spinach and Avocado Dip is bright green and oh so fresh! There’s just nothing else like eating live food and the way it makes your body feel afterwards. It’s such a clean, pure way of eating. When I finished making this recipe (and ate the entire bowl by myself in one sitting), I couldn’t believe that I [...]Continue reading...
I’m going to dedicate these addictive Raw Hemp Seed Bars to my good friend who just fell in love with hemp seeds. As soon as she told me how much she loved hemp seeds, I knew exactly which recipe I needed to send her way. One of the great things about hemp seeds is their nutty flavor and that’s [...]Continue reading...
Even though “The Healthy Family and Home” is still technically a “baby” and under a year old, it is growing more and more each month thanks to you! Although the topics I post about are things that I am passionate about and enjoy, my ultimate goal is to share what I know with you. I would love for [...]Continue reading...
My plan was to make these nutritious flourless brownies, serve them to my family and feel good knowing I had just given them something healthy to eat – and keep a little secret to myself. The secret is the main ingredient – zucchini. I know, I know…it sounds pretty weird, but I’ve actually made wonderful dips and even cheesecakes [...]Continue reading...
You just can’t get any easier than this…a five ingredient dip that takes less than 2 minutes to pull together and will disappear just as fast. I found this awesome recipe and although the original wasn’t vegan, I changed a few ingredients and made this a cheesy vegan dip that is sure to become one of your favorites. I [...]Continue reading...
From the Website: “Smoke meets sweet with EA Live™ Sweet BBQ Almonds, a crunchy, smoky treat that is as tasty as it is healthy. Every nut is soaked, sprouted and dehydrated at low temperatures to unlock their full nutrient potential! Every healthy handful is high in fiber, rich in healthy fats and full of flavor. Sweet BBQ Almonds are a [...]Continue reading...
This is a nice vegan cornbread recipe that is quite moist and really easy to make. You probably already have all the ingredients on hand, with the exception of cornmeal, unless you use it on a regular basis. The only thing I really use it for is to make cornbread so that’s the only reason I already had some. [...]Continue reading...
I really, really, really wanted to make the original “Green Dragon Dressing” by Truth Calkins…truly I did. I watched his video about how to make it and because it had so many nutrient dense ingredients, I knew I couldn’t pass it up. I was amazed by his extensive knowledge on nutrients and superfoods. I heart Truth Calkins! Here is [...]Continue reading...
Let’s see…you’re vegan and don’t eat cow cheese, but you are craving something cheesy and au gratin. How about if that “something” had red bell peppers, thinly sliced potatoes and onions? And finally, a creamy vegan cheese sauce? If that sounds good to you, then you must try this easy vegan recipe – Vegan Potatoes Au Gratin! It all [...]Continue reading
Oh the possibilities! Here is a basic vegan, raw corn chip recipe, but just think of all the ways you could jazz these up…lime and cilantro chips, jalapeno chips, chili chips, onion chips, garlic chips, cheezy chips. These are so very easy to make in a Vitamix – the hardest part was cutting them up in the little [...]Continue reading...
This cool little smoothie will have the tropical breezes blowing! It’s got all the elements of the tropics…pineapples, banana, coconut oil and coconut milk. It turns into a healthy raw protein shake when you add hemp oil, maca powder and Raw Meal Replacement that has 26 superfoods that include raw organic sprouts, seeds, grass juices, spirulina and chlorella. One [...]Continue readi
