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Vegan Easter Menu

March 29, 2013 |  by  |  recipes

Gather around your Easter table and serve these vegan holiday recipes. Read More

Make-A-Scene Pasta

March 19, 2013 |  by  |  recipes

Looking for a way to make meat-free eating exciting for your kids? Pick up Chef Matthew Locricchio’s Teen Cuisine: New Vegetarian, which has been chosen as a finalist for the 2013 International Association of Culinary Professionals Cookbook Award in the Children’s, Youth and Family category. This delectable pasta recipe is one of the cookbook’s 50 teen-friendly recipes. Read More

Strawberry Basil Jam in a Jam Maker

March 19, 2013 |  by  |  recipes

Get ready for the spring and summer bounty by investing in the FreshTECH Automatic Jam & Jelly Maker. No need to stand over the stove, watching or stirring the pot, when you have this handy kitchen gadget that transforms fruit into jam or jelly in less than an hour all by itself. Designed with SmartStir Technology, all you do is add the ingredients and let it go. Read More

Easy Maple Pecan Granola Bars

March 19, 2013 |  by  |  recipes

One of my new favorite food finds is Sahale Snacks Maple Pecans, an addictive combination of pecans, walnuts, cherries, and apples glazed with maple and cinnamon. To keep myself from eating the entire package in a sitting, I add them to recipes to lend their sweet crunchiness to other dishes. These easy granola bars are perfect for after-school snacks or as a grab-and-go breakfast. Read More

Millet Balls

March 18, 2013 |  by  |  recipes

If you think millet is for the birds, think again! These millet balls will give you a bird’s eye view of how this unappreciated grain-like seed can be transformed into a tasty vegan dinner. Read More

Fast Fruit Skewers

March 18, 2013 |  by  |  recipes

Whether you have a hungry family to feed or you need a last-minute dish to take to a potluck or party, these fruit skewers are fast and fabulous. Read More

Churros and Chocolate

March 18, 2013 |  by  |  recipes

Not into the mess of fried food but still craving the crunchy sweet goodness of churros? Good news! You can transform puff pastry into churros in the oven. Serve with your favorite dark chocolate sauce for a yummy dessert. Read More

Simple Skillet Pear Pie

March 18, 2013 |  by  |  recipes

When you buy a bag of not-quite-ripe pears, you end up with an abundance of ready-to-eat-now fruit a few days later. Since you can’t live on pears alone, you find deliciously creative ways to use them. This easy pie is baked in a skillet. Read More

Sunflower Seed Agave Bread

March 18, 2013 |  by  |  recipes

Though yeast-risen bread takes time to prepare, once its aroma wafts from the oven and you take your first bite, you’ll have instant gratification. This yummy bread is perfect for toasting as a breakfast eat or to enjoy as part of your favorite sandwich. Read More

Vegan beauty: Alo-Verix anti-aging cream

March 18, 2013 |  by  |  lifestyle

If you’ve been looking for an anti-aging cream that keeps your skin feeling and looking supple hours later, then Alo-Verix is for you. Read More