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06/18/2013 01:46 PM

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Tip for Roasting Purple & Green Cauliflower Tender

My Dearest Friend, Here’s a great tip for roasting cauliflower. I figured out a way to get it it tender without drying it out. The post Tip for Roasting Purple & Green Cauliflower Tender appeared first on Simple Daily Recipes.

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06/18/2013 12:13 PM

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How to Bake Croutons Without Butter & Oil

Watch Jill McKeever turn the unwanted ends of the bread loaf into crunchy croutons everybody loves. Here’s an easy way to make croutons without using unhealthy butter and oils. Plus, a spice blend that works on baked potatoes, roasted vegetables, and fresh popcorn. The post How to Bake Croutons Without Butter & Oil appeared first on Simple Daily Recipes.

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06/17/2013 05:56 PM

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Vietnamese Cinnamon Banana Smoothie

My Dearest Smoothie-Lovin Friend, You have GOT to get your hands on some Vietnamese Cinnamon! I found some in the bulk spice section of H.E.B. Central Market. My aunt found a bottle from McCormick’s at Krogers. So, it’s not a totally rare item. This stuff is cinnamon on steroids. It makes regular cinnamon smell like [...] The post Vietnamese Cinnamon Banana Smoothie appeared first on S

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06/12/2013 02:06 PM

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Roasted Red Pepper and Tomato Soup in 8 Minutes

Roasted Red Pepper and Tomato Soup is for all you garlic lovers out there. I believe this is the quickest soup recipe I have ever whipped together. All it takes is a good blender and a saucepan, or a microwave for the truly abbreviated lunch break. More soups calling for Red Bell Peppers… Roasted Red Pepper and [...] The post Roasted Red Pepper and Tomato Soup in 8 Minutes appeared first on

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06/05/2013 04:41 PM

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Spicy Hodgepodge Dinner

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05/15/2013 06:21 PM

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Baked Apple Oatmeal

Baked Apple Oatmeal is my family’s latest breakfast and snack obsession. We cannot keep ourselves away from it. The original recipe, Baked Oatmeal, made with blueberries, can be found in Dr. Neal Barnard’s newest book, Power Foods for the Brain. I’ve made this recipe a few different ways and learned that I cannot go wrong [...] The post Baked Apple Oatmeal appeared first on Simpl

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05/15/2013 06:18 PM

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Power Foods for the Brain – Book Review

Power Foods for the Brain by Dr. Neal Barnard – Book Review from Jill McKeever at Simple Daily Recipes. Stay tuned until the very end of this video. Something happens that will cause you to jump out of your seat. Get the Baked Apple Oatmeal recipe here. The post Power Foods for the Brain – Book Review appeared first on Simple Daily Recipes.

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05/01/2013 05:58 PM

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Non-dairy Chocolate Pudding

This is my first non-dairy chocolate pudding made with silken tofu. I LOVE IT!!! The dark chocolate and sweet dates completely mask any evidence that tofu resides in this recipe. The chia seeds, however, do lend their mild earthy flavor. So, if you don’t care for chia seeds, cut the quality in half or omit [...] The post Non-dairy Chocolate Pudding appeared first on Simple Daily Recipes.

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04/30/2013 05:24 PM

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Chili Lentils Over Baked Potatoes

Chili Lentils Over Baked Potatoes – AWESOME. Have you ever tried chili or barbecued pinto beans over a baked spud? It’s like being at a cook out without having to get out the grill. If you have the time, bake the potatoes in the oven to get the skins crispy and that authentic baked potato [...] The post Chili Lentils Over Baked Potatoes appeared first on Simple Daily Recipes.

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03/28/2013 08:32 PM

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Waldate Dandies

I’ve been serving these creamy confections at my monthly Forks Over Knives house party. I call them Waldate Dandies. When I’m lucky enough to have leftovers, I keep them in the freezer for those moments when I want something sweet without the guilt. The post Waldate Dandies appeared first on Simple Daily Recipes.

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03/27/2013 06:16 PM

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Vegan Green Enchiladas

Vegan Green Enchiladas were born on the whim one crazy night and have been a family favorite dinner ever since. If you’ve not tried tempeh, yet, start with this recipe. The post Vegan Green Enchiladas appeared first on Simple Daily Recipes.

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03/27/2013 05:03 PM

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Peach Cobbler Smoothie

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03/13/2013 08:50 PM

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Smoky BBQ Soft Tacos

Smoky BBQ Soft Tacos was inspired from a recipe out of The Starch Solution by Dr. John McDougall. I tried making exactly as directed in the book but I didn’t have all the same ingredients and had to wing it. You know how that goes, right? The original recipe called for 3/4 cup barbecue sauce, I [...] The post Smoky BBQ Soft Tacos appeared first on Simple Daily Recipes.

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03/06/2013 04:57 PM

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Chickpea Salad Sandwiches

Chickpeas are my number one favorite legume. They’re so versatile. They can be a snack, dip, salad, sandwich filler, side, or main dish. Boiled, baked, fried, mashed, whole, hot, warm, or cold, they rock anyway they’re prepared. I’m gearing up for a road trip, so I’m planning to make a big batch of chickpea salad for [...] The post Chickpea Salad Sandwiches appeared first o

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02/28/2013 05:19 PM

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Creamy Minestrone Soup

This creamy minestrone soup is an inspired creation after reading Eat Vegan on $4 a Day by Ellen Jaffe Jones. If you watched my cookbook review video on Ellen’s superb, budget friendly book, go here. The post Creamy Minestrone Soup appeared first on Simple Daily Recipes.

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02/17/2013 05:00 AM

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Cucumber Lime Juice

Cucumber Lime Juice is both refreshing and tart. Definitely a combination to be enjoyed on a hot summer’s day. The post Cucumber Lime Juice appeared first on Simple Daily Recipes.

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02/16/2013 05:06 PM

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Corny Tex-Mex Casserole

Make this Corny Tex-Mex Casserole when you’re in the mood for black beans, cornbread and lots of spicy tomatoes. My family had no problems take this casserole down. It made a great leftovers-lunch the next day, too. The post Corny Tex-Mex Casserole appeared first on Simple Daily Recipes.

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02/15/2013 07:25 PM

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Zippy Tofu Feta Cheese

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02/15/2013 07:15 PM

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Fluffy Apple Pancakes

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02/13/2013 10:59 PM

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Beyond The China Study with Dr. T. Colin Campbell

Dr. Campbell speaks beyond The China Study to help us wrap our minds around plant-based nutrition as a true science. Part 1 of 5 short videos Part 2 Dr. Campbell goes beyond The China Study and continues to speak about Dietary Protein, how much we actually need and what happens when we eat more than [...] The post Beyond The China Study with Dr. T. Colin Campbell appeared first on Simple Daily Rec

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02/11/2013 04:43 AM

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Tex-Mex Lentil Tacos

Tex-Mex Lentil Tacos are WAY BETTER than traditional beef tacos. Trust me. You don’t have to mess with raw, potentially-contaminated-with-e-coli-meat, draining off heart clogging fats, wasting paper towels, wiping down grease splatters all over the stove top, no lingering smell of cooked greasy meat in the house. None of that. Lentils takes a quick 20 [...] The post Tex-Mex Lentil Tacos appe

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02/10/2013 06:59 AM

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The Creeper

The Creeper. Looks funny. Tastes GREAT! The cherries really help to mask the hemp powder and spinach, as well as, sweeten the deal. I called this blend The Creeper to lure my Minecraft fanatical family into drinking it. It worked! Once they tasted how sweet it was, they didn’t care about the weird color. The post The Creeper appeared first on Simple Daily Recipes.

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02/09/2013 12:54 PM

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Brown Lentils in 20 Minutes

This my go-to recipe for making simple brown lentils to serve four people. I can season them for any dish I get the craving for later, Sloppy Joe Lentils, Meatless Muffins, taco filling, and Italian meatballs. When I feel like cooking several meals ahead a time, I’ll make a larger batch of lentils. The post Brown Lentils in 20 Minutes appeared first on Simple Daily Recipes.

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02/08/2013 07:22 PM

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Brown Rice Pasta in Roasted Red Pepper Sauce

I totally recommend this roasted red pepper sauce recipe to everyone that does NOT care for traditional tomato pasta sauce recipes. As an added bonus, traditional tomato sauce lovers will dig right in to the smoky sweet flavor that clings to their favorite healthy pasta. The first time I made this sauce, I served it [...] The post Brown Rice Pasta in Roasted Red Pepper Sauce appeared first on Simp

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02/08/2013 05:36 PM

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Spicy Sweet Potato Wrap

Talk about a fast & nutritious lunch, this spicy sweet potato wrap will fill you up and have you on your way. I’ve had it for breakfast and lunch, it hits the spot anytime of the day. Of course, to make this a super fast meal, it helps to have a few cooked sweet potatoes [...] The post Spicy Sweet Potato Wrap appeared first on Simple Daily Recipes.

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02/08/2013 05:00 PM

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Smaller Food Packaging Leads to More Landfill Waste

Whoever came up with the idea of selling us less food in smaller packaging, then charge the same price isn’t thinking this all the way through. In this day when we should be reducing waste, food manufacturers are creating more. The post Smaller Food Packaging Leads to More Landfill Waste appeared first on Simple Daily Recipes.

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02/06/2013 10:01 PM

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Breakfast Tofu Scramble Recipe

If your favorite breakfast food is scrambled eggs and you’re working to eat more plant-strong meals, here’s your new favorite breakfast. This tofu scramble recipe is excellent eaten straight up, on the side of home fries, or wrapped in a warm whole wheat tortilla. It’s a good thing this recipe is quick to fix, because [...] The post Breakfast Tofu Scramble Recipe appeared first o

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02/06/2013 08:22 PM

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Eat Vegan on $4 a Day by Ellen Jaffe Jones

Everyone can afford to eat plant-strong meals. Ellen Jaffe Jones has proven that in her book, Eat Vegan on $4.00 a Day: A Game Plan for the Budget Conscious Cook The post Eat Vegan on $4 a Day by Ellen Jaffe Jones appeared first on Simple Daily Recipes.

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02/06/2013 04:21 PM

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Moist Oil-Free Cornbread

Lately, I’ve been baking up another cornbread recipe that is VERY GOOD and not so heavy on the fats. I used it for my cornbread stuffing this past Thanksgiving. Now, I’m baking up a batch every time I pressure cook a pot of pinto beans. Cooking note: For natural applesauce, I just peel & core [...] The post Moist Oil-Free Cornbread appeared first on Simple Daily Recipes.

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01/26/2013 05:55 PM

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Betty Goes Vegan by Annie and Dan Shannon Review

Betty Goes Vegan by Annie & Dan Shannon, for all those plant-strong people who are struggling to find that happy place at the table with their meat-loving family. Pick up your copy at Amazon… The post Betty Goes Vegan by Annie and Dan Shannon Review appeared first on Simple Daily Recipes.

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01/26/2013 05:47 PM

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Chatting with Lindsay Nixon on Happy Herbivore Abroad

I had the awesome pleasure of meeting Lindsay Nixon at the 2013 New Year New You Health Fest in Marshall, Texas. She is a HOOT and a sweetheart! Lindsay has written three fabulous plant-strong cookbooks focused on being low-fat and budget-friendly. I own them all. They’re the first books I grab when I begin my [...] The post Chatting with Lindsay Nixon on Happy Herbivore Abroad appeared firs

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01/14/2013 09:59 PM

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Interview: Happy Herbivore Abroad with Lindsay Nixon

It was so AWESOME meeting Lindsay Nixon at the New Year New You Health Fest in Marshall, Texas. I will never forget it. Check out her THIRD successful cookbook! The post Interview: Happy Herbivore Abroad with Lindsay Nixon appeared first on Simple Daily Recipes.

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01/08/2013 10:47 PM

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Chocolate Chia Pet Pudding

The first time I brought home chia seeds from the foodie mart, I thought, “Wait a minute! These are Chia Pet Seeds!” After all these years of spreading them over clay figures, now we’re eating them? Seriously? So, what came first? The Chia Pet? Or has some isolated pigmy tribe from Odessa been eating them [...] The post Chocolate Chia Pet Pudding appeared first on Simple Daily Re

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01/08/2013 05:28 PM

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The Orange Jillius

The Orange Jillius, a reminder of the old mall days, when we bought hit singles on 45s, picked out our favorite bands to be ironed on a T-shirt, then did laps around the mall to be seen. The post The Orange Jillius appeared first on Simple Daily Recipes.

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01/06/2013 12:00 AM

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Italian Lentil Meatballs

I went flying by the seat of my pants on this recipe. Taken from my experiences with baking real meat meatballs and baking meatless meatloaf muffins, it was pretty easy coming up with a good Italian vegan meatball recipe. After baking in the oven for 15 minutes, these vegan meatballs turn out crispy on the [...] The post Italian Lentil Meatballs appeared first on Simple Daily Recipes.

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01/05/2013 11:29 PM

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Sloppy Lentil Joes

You may be saying to me from the other of your monitor, “How could something SO simple be that good?” Well, I’m telling you from this side of an empty plate that this is my favorite vegan Sloppy Joe recipe EVER. My son really digs sloppy joes and he’s thrilled to know that going vegetarian [...] The post Sloppy Lentil Joes appeared first on Simple Daily Recipes.

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01/05/2013 10:59 PM

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Cooking Brown Lentils for Make Ahead Meals

For all those cooks out there that like to do batch cooking for make ahead meals. I whipped a load of brown lentils that made enough for four meals that would serve four. I learned 3 cups of cooked lentils makes enough to serve 4 for sloppy Joes, meatless muffins, Italian meatballs, and taco [...] The post Cooking Brown Lentils for Make Ahead Meals appeared first on Simple Daily Recipes.

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01/01/2013 04:36 PM

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Flaxseeds: Why We Want to Eat Them

Flaxseeds are an excellent source of essential fatty acids, protein, carbohydrates, fiber, the phytochemical lignan, potassium and other nutrients. That means they’re good for our heart with help in lowering cholesterol and keeps our digestive system running smoothly. When you buy flax in the oil form, you are missing out on the protein, the lignans, [...] The post Flaxseeds: Why We Want to

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12/29/2012 02:13 PM

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What are comfort foods that won’t make me feel bad?

During times of stress, we often turn to traditional “comfort” foods such as macaroni and cheese, pizza, and ice cream. Ironically, these high-fat foods are usually the worst possible choices because they can make us feel lethargic and less able to deal with stress. Not only that, but stress can drive up our blood pressure [...] The post What are comfort foods that won’t make me

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12/20/2012 07:28 PM

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12/06/2012 04:10 PM

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12 Ways to Lower Sodium Without Losing Flavor

It’s really not hard to lower the amount of sodium in your diet and still enjoy the taste of your food. Here’s 12 Ways to Lower Sodium Without Losing Flavor 1. Taste food before seasoning it with salt. 2. Reduce the amount of sodium you take in each day over the span of a few [...]The post 12 Ways to Lower Sodium Without Losing Flavor appeared first on Simple Daily Recipes.

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12/05/2012 04:35 PM

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Creamy Carrot and Roasted Red Pepper Soup

Creamy Carrot and Roasted Red Pepper Soup is my new favorite vegan low-fat soup recipe. It has a thick, silky smooth texture that is devine, Darling. The addition of roasted red bell peppers had me talking into my bowl, “Where have you been all my life?” This is no girly soup, either. My husband was [...]The post Creamy Carrot and Roasted Red Pepper Soup appeared first on Simple Daily

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11/07/2012 07:10 PM

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Vegetarian Starter Kit PDF Download

Want to learn more about eating a whole-food plant-based diet? Here’s a fantastic Vegetarian Starter Kit, ABSOLUTELY FREE, from PCRM (Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine). CLICK ON THE BIG IMAGE to download the PDF. PCRM Vegetarian Starter KitThe post Vegetarian Starter Kit PDF Download appeared first on Simple Daily Recipes.

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11/06/2012 07:36 PM

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Bake Veggies, Pasta in Creamy Tofu

This has become one my family’s favorite vegan dinners. We eat it every week. I love that I can change it up each week by substituting pasta for rice, or leave it out all together. Sometimes I use collard greens, other times spinach is the big green. My son’s favorite combo is broccoli and sweet [...]The post Bake Veggies, Pasta in Creamy Tofu appeared first on Simple Daily Recipes.

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10/14/2012 06:06 AM

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Feel Better Soon Potato Soup

When cooties get my family down, they want potato soup to lift their spirits. Not too long ago, I would have started the soup with bacon drippings and topped it with bacon. Turning vegetarian has changed all that, of course. I’ve had to rethink my old ways and create a potato soup that gives us [...]The post Feel Better Soon Potato Soup appeared first on Simple Daily Recipes.

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10/13/2012 09:26 AM

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Made Happy Herbivores French Toast – AWESOME!

I've been reading up on vegan French Toast recipes lately. I made my first attempt this morning with Happy Herbivores' French Toast. It was TOO EASY not to try. My family gobbled up all the slices in a matter of minutes. The toast was absolutely perfect! It was crispy, crunchy on the outside and creamy, [...]

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10/12/2012 02:45 PM

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Purple Power Smoothie

Get your day going with a Purple Power Smoothie.

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10/06/2012 02:47 PM

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Canning Thick, Herby Tomato Sauce

This works for simple, seasoned tomato sauce recipes.

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10/06/2012 02:37 PM

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Thick, Herby Tomato Sauce

For everyone groovin' on a heart-healthy plant-based diet, my thick, herby tomato sauce is an oil-free tomato sauce that's low in sodium. It only takes a love for cooking fresh foods to make it. I like to make plenty for eating right away and can the rest for later. Check out Canning Homemade Thick, Herby Tomato [...]

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10/05/2012 05:21 PM

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Chewy Tofu Snacks

Yep, these tofu snacks look weird. I won't argue with you there. Every time I've gone to publish a recipe to SDR, I look at these photos and think, "Not this one, every one will think I've gone off my rocker." I admit it. I've been too scared to publish this recipe. It's not [...]

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