With such an elegant menu our Oscar Party is turning into a Black Tie affair!

So far, our Oscar Party Menu includes:

• Appetizer: Goat Cheese Chutney Spread with Crackers

• Entrée: Salmon Oscar

For your sides, choose one of our delicious Side Dish recipes like:

• Green Beans w/ Cranberry Balsamic Reduction
• Rosemary Roasted New Potatoes & Kabocha Squash
• Guiltless Garlic Mashed Potatoes

What missing? DESSERT!

Inspired by the tuxedos donned by many celebs on Oscar night, these Molten Chocolate Cakes will delight your guests and bring a spectacular end to an already glorious evening!

Molten Black & White Chocolate Cake

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It’s time to dust off those pots and pans and get fancy in the kitchen!

For your Oscar night entrée, choose a nutritional winner…

SALMON!!!

Salmon wins our Best Actor Award in the Heart-Healthy Omega 3′s Category. Omega 3′s are essential fatty acids necessary for healthy immune and circulatory system functions. These fatty acids must be obtained through food sources or supplements.

For more information, follow this link to WHFoods.com

This decadent, winning recipe will have your friends and family begging for a speech!

Salmon Oscar

(Gluten-Free, Nut-Free)

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The Oscar’s are almost here!

Once again, an excuse to throw a party and prepare delicious food! To be honest, it’s what we live for around here.

In sharp contrast to our recent football party, the Oscar’s lend themselves to a much more elegant & refined spread. Red carpets, long gowns, & tuxedos mean wine & goat cheese vs. beer & pepper jack cheese!

Get the party started with a simple, elegant appetizer:

Goat Cheese Chutney Spread

(Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)

Ingredients:

• 1 (4 oz) log Goat Cheese
• 4 Tbsp Patak’s Major Grey Chutney
• Crunchmaster Multi-Grain Crackers

Directions:

1. Place goat cheese log on a serving platter.
2. Spoon chutney over the goat cheese.
3. Arrange crackers on the platter around the goat cheese.

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Studies are bursting on the scene announcing something that has been known in India and parts of Asia for centuries. Turmeric, a potent bright yellow spice commonly found in curry dishes is one of nature’s strongest anti-inflammatories and antioxidants!

Naturopaths and Herbalists claim it may help treat conditions ranging from cancer to digestive disorders. Containing curcumin and curcuminoids, which prohibit the production of inflammation and swelling causing prostaglandins, Turmeric has been used in India and China to treat inflammation, arthritis, and liver disorders for centuries.

Turmeric is a natural antioxidant, detoxifier, and anti-inflammatory. Researchers suggest ingesting 1 teaspoon a day for maximum benefits. However, Turmeric is best absorbed when mixed with Black Pepper and Extra Virgin Olive Oil. A quick and delicious method of mixing these 3 things is to create Turmeric Hummus!

Turmeric Hummus

(Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Vegan)

Ingredients:

• 1 package Sultan Original Hummus
• 1 Tbsp Turmeric
• 1 teaspoon Black Pepper

Directions:

1. Combine ingredients in a medium bowl and stir until smooth. 

There you have it! You can have your Turmeric and eat it too! This dip is particularly delicious with RW Garcia Yellow Corn Chips with Flax Seeds!

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Happy President’s Day!

Living in Florida, we have gorgeous weather practically year-round. That means lots of outdoor activities. We have a tradition of celebrating President’s Day with a BBQ. After all, what’s more American than that? Since this President’s Day falls on Meatless Monday, we are celebrating with Vegan Bahama Rice Burgers…

…and plenty of vegetarian side dishes, our favorite of which is Vegan Avocado Coleslaw. Instead of mayonnaise, we use Avocados to get that same creamy sauce, but with much healthier nutritional stats!

What is your favorite BBQ food?

Vegan Avocado Coleslaw

(Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Vegan)

Ingredients:

• 1 medium Carrot, julienned
• 1 cup Purple Cabbage, shredded
• 1 cup Green Cabbage, shredded
• 1 Green Apple, peeled and julienned
• 1/4 cup Golden Raisins
• 1 ripe Avocado
• 2 tsp Lime Juice
• 1 clove Garlic, minced
• 1 tsp Salt
• 2 tsp Black Pepper
• 1/4 tsp Cumin
• 2 Tbsp Agave Nectar

Directions:

1. Toss together carrot, cabbage, apple, and raisins, in a large bowl. Set aside.
2. Puree remaining ingredients in a food processor until smooth and creamy.
3. Gently fold avocado mixture into the cabbage mixture until evenly coated.
4. Cover and refrigerate a minimum of 20 minutes before serving.

Have a great day! See you at Rollin’ Oats!

For the weekend, we turn to fellow bloggers for inspiration!

This weekend, millet is on everyones mind, and well it should be! Millet is so much more than a gluten-free grain alternative. Check out what we found on WHFoods.org:

Our food ranking system qualified [millet] as a good source of some very important nutrients, including manganese, phosphorus, and magnesium.

Millet is an excellent source of whole grains, delicious, and versatile. These characteristics make Millet a winner in our books! Click on the recipe title to view this delicious recipe from Z’s Cup of Tea. Speaking of tea, these biscuits would taste delicious with a warm cup of herbal tea!

Lemon Millet Biscuits

(Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free)

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For the weekend, we turn to fellow bloggers for inspiration!

The weather has been so nice, we are itching to throw a BBQ! Today’s recipe, by Iris at The Daily Dietribe, is the perfect Vegan burger option. Light, flavorful, and bursting with nutritious ingredients, these Millet Burgers are perfection! The biggest decision of the day will be what toppings to use! Click on the recipe title to view this recipe and get cooking!

Gluten-Free, Vegan Millet Burgers

(Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Vegan)

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It’s Friday, and we are in the mood for a fiesta!

Let’s celebrate with Cilantro!

Coriander is considered both an herb and a spice since both its leaves and its seeds are used as a seasoning condiment. Fresh coriander leaves are more commonly known as cilantro and bear a strong resemblance to Italian flat leaf parsley. This is not surprising owing to the fact that they belong to the same plant family (Umbelliferae)……….Coriander (also called cilantro) contains an antibacterial compound that may prove to be a safe, natural means of fighting Salmonella, a frequent and sometimes deadly cause of foodborne illness, suggests a study published in the June 2004 issue of the Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry. (source: whfoods.com)

We love making Cilantro Pesto. It is delicious on a pizza, stirred into rice or quinoa, or even added to a soup. This recipe packs an additional nutritional punch with the addition of Hemp Seeds and Pumpkin Seeds. Enjoy!

Cilantro Pesto

(Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Vegan)

Ingredients:

Consider this your lucky day, because we have one decadent, delicious recipe for you today!

SunButter Sunflower Seed Spread is our favorite nut butter alternative! It is creamy, rich, and even better tasting than peanut butter! Whether sandwiched between 2 slices of bread, or smeared on a piece of celery, SunButter is a comfort-food kind of treat.

Today, we are getting fancy with our SunButter and making SunButter Pretzel Truffles!

SunButter Pretzel Truffles

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Light and citrus-y, Lemon Spaghetti is one of our favorite pasta dishes. We use gluten-free, vegan noodles made of quinoa, an ancient Incan grain native to Peru, and vegan cheese to make a healthier version.

Did you know: Quinoa is not technically a grain, but a seed related to beets, spinach, & swiss chard?

Despite its unlikely relations, quinoa cooks and acts just like a grain. The quinoa seed is high in protein, calcium & iron, & a relatively good source of vitamin E & several of the B vitamins. Not only that, the protein in quinoa is considered to be a complete protein due to the presence of all 8 essential amino acids. 

Paired with a green salad, this balanced meal is an excellent Wheatless Wednesday entree!

Quinoa Lemon Spaghetti

(Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Vegan)

Ingredients:

• 1 pound Ancient Harvest Quinoa Gluten-Free Spaghetti
• 2 Tbsp Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
• 4 cloves Garlic, minced
• 2 Lemons, zested and juiced
• 3/4 cup Coconut Milk, full fat
• 1/2 cup Daiya Vegan Mozzarella, shredded
• 1/2 cup Nutritional Yeast Flakes
• 1/3 cup Italian Parsley, chopped
• 1/2 cup fresh basil, julienned
• Salt & Black Pepper, to taste

Directions:

1. Cook pasta according to package instructions.
2. Heat a large skillet over low heat. Add olive oil & garlic. Saute’ until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
3. When the garlic become fragrant, add the lemon juice, 1/4 cup of the pasta cooking water, & the coconut milk to the cooking garlic. Raise the heat to medium and bring the sauce to a bubble.
4. When the pasta is al dente, drain and set aside.
5. Add the lemon zest, 1/4 cup of the vegan cheese, & 1/4 cup of the nutritional yeast to the sauce.
6. Taste & season the sauce with salt & pepper, to taste.
7. Remove the sauce from the heat & add the drained pasta.
8. Toss the pasta with the sauce until evenly coated.
9. Serve topped with remaining vegan cheese, nutritional yeast, parsley, & basil.

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