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Here you will find a variety of meatless recipes, many with optional substitutes or variations. I have enjoyed eating vegetarian and vegan foods for over 30 years and I am happy to share some delicious plant based recipes, healthy clean eating tips and natural DIY for the home.   

Not a vegetarian? Try adding a couple meatless meals per week, or maybe more at some point. Even cutting back on meat consumption is beneficial in many ways, prioritizing fruits, vegetables, legumes- (lentils, peas, peanuts, beans, hummus, etc.)whole grains, nuts and healthy fats, like olive oil and avocado.

Limiting processed foods, fast foods and added sugars is important! I recommend using 

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Here you will find a variety of meatless recipes, many with optional substitutes or variations. I have enjoyed eating vegetarian and vegan foods for over 30 years and I am happy to share some delicious plant based recipes, healthy clean eating tips and natural DIY for the home.   

Not a vegetarian? Try adding a couple meatless meals per week, or maybe more at some point. Even cutting back on meat consumption is beneficial in many ways, prioritizing fruits, vegetables, legumes- (lentils, peas, peanuts, beans, hummus, etc.)whole grains, nuts and healthy fats, like olive oil and avocado.

Limiting processed foods, fast foods and added sugars is important! I recommend using 

 

Easy Christmas Pretzel Candy

Ingredients:

12 oz. white chocolate chips 

1 cup of dried cranberries

1 cup of walnuts or pecans

25 -30 mini pretzel twists

1 Tbsp coconut oil (optional if you want thinner chocolate)

Colored sprinkles topping (optional)

 

Instructions:

1. Place parchment paper on a baking tray or board. Line up 25-30 pretzels on parchment paper. 

2. Melt chocolate in a bowl in the microwave…

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Butternut Squash Hummus

Ingredients:

1 cup cubed butternut squash (peeled)

3-4 cloves fresh garlic (peeled and minced)

2 Tbsp lemon juice

1 15-ounce can chickpeas (lightly rinsed + drained)

1/3 cup tahini

4 Tbsp olive oil 

1/4 tsp each sea salt + pepper (to taste)

1/2 cup fresh chopped parsley (to garnish)

1/4 tsp ground cinnamon

1/2 tsp ground cumin

A pinch of nutmeg

1/4 tsp smoked paprika (optional…

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Asian Dipping or Saute Sauce

Ingredients:

3 tablespoons low salt soy sauce

2 tablespoons of spring or filtered water

2 teaspoons of rice wine vinegar

1 teaspoon of brown sugar 

1 teaspoon of sesame oil

1 small green onion

1/4 teaspoon of crushed red pepper(optional)

1 clove of chopped or minced fresh garlic (optional

 

Instructions:

1. Combine all ingredients in a bowl and blend well.

2.…

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Non-Toxic Vinegar Weed Killer

This DIY weed killer is an easy and affordable way to manage weeds without harsh chemicals. It requires only three simple ingredients from the kitchen. It works by contact and results are visible within hours. This recipe, along with a little manual weeding, can make weed control much easier and healthier for the yard and air.

Ingredients:

1 gallon of white vinegar

1 tablespoon of dish soap

1/2-1 cup salt (optional)…

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Strawberry Banana Cucumber Smoothie

Ingredients:

1 3/4 cups unsweetened almond milk or other milk

1 cup frozen or fresh strawberry pieces (recommend frozen)

3/4 cup of  banana 

1 cup sliced cucumber 

1 scoop vegan vanilla protein powder or similar (optional)

Instructions:

Add the liquid to your blender followed by the remaining fruits and veggies.

Start blending on slow and slowly increase speed to high, blending for 25-35 seconds…

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Sweet Potato & Chick Pea Hash

 Ingredients:

 1 1/2 lbs. sweet potatoes, cut into 1 inch cubes

 1/2 large onion, chopped

 1 red bell pepper cored and diced

 1 green bell pepper, cored and diced

 1 can (15oz.) chickpeas(garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed

 1 – 2 tablespoons olive oil

1 teaspoon garlic powder

Large pinch of salt and fresh cracked pepper, to taste

Instructions:

Preheat…

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