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:

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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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Happy Valentine’s Day!

To show our love to our amazing customers, we have put together a sinful tasting dessert that is actually good for you! Avocado is packed with healthy fats and cocoa powder is full of antioxidants. Indulge with none of the guilt and have a fantastic Valentine’s Day!

Sugar- Free Avocado Chocolate Pudding

(Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Vegan)

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Ingredients:

• 1 ripe Avocado, skin & pit removed
• 1/4 cup Cocoa Powder
• 1/4 tsp Vanilla Creme Liquid Stevia
• 1/4 cup Unsweetened Plain Almond Milk
• 1 tsp Cacao Nibs

Directions:

1. Place all ingredients, except cacao nibs, in a food processor & puree until smooth.
2. Garnish with cacao nibs.

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It was the night before Valentine’s Day and all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even your spouse!

Start your celebration off with a homemade meal that will go straight to your sweetie’s heart, homemade pizza! We love Bob’s Red Mill Gluten-Free Pizza Crust Mix for a delicious, and fun week night meal! Grab your Valentine and strap on your aprons. This meal is perfect to make as a couple, or with your little Valentines!

To make your pizza extra special, form the crust into the shape of a heart!  

Homemade Heart Pizza

(Gluten-Free, Nut-Free)

Ingredients:

• 1 pkg Bob’s Red Mill Gluten-Free Pizza Crust Mix
• 1 1/2 c Warm Water
• 2 large Eggs
• 2 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil, plus extra for brushing
• Yeast Packet (included in Pizza Crust mix)
• 1 (15 oz) can Muir Glen Pizza Sauce
• 1 tsp Italian Seasoning
• Organic Mozzarella Cheese, shredded
• 1 Tbsp fresh Basil, chopped
• sliced Pepperoni, optional

Directions:

1. In a large bowl, combine warm water and yeast. Let stand a few minutes to allow yeast to proof.
2. Add eggs and 2 Tbsp oil to yeast mixture and blend briefly. Add Gluten-Free Pizza Crust Mix and blend about a minute on medium speed, until combined. Leaving dough in a bowl, split in half, cover with plastic wrap and allow to rise for 20 minutes.
3. Once dough has risen, wrap one half in plastic wrap and freeze for a later use.
4. Preheat oven to 400°F and grease a larg baking sheet.
5. Using damp hands spread out dough on baking sheet in the shape of a heart. You may use a rolling pin if you like, but we found our hands to work best.
6. Lightly brush the dough with olive oil and poke with a fork to create air holes. Place in preheated oven. Bake 10 minutes.
7. Remove crust from oven and top with pizza sauce, italian seasoning, chopped basil, pepperoni, and cheese.
8. Return pizza to the oven and bake 7-10 minutes more, until cheese is melted.

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

Okay, so technically this recipe was made for the Fourth of July, but we think it is perfect for Valentine’s Day, too! Luscious, heart-shaped strawberries and juicy watermelon are enough to make anyone fall in love! This recipe, by Karina, the Gluten-Free Goddess, is also heart healthy, making it the perfect Valentine’s Day lunch! Click on the recipe title for this delicious recipe!

Quinoa Salad with Blueberries, Strawberries and Watermelon

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

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

Continuing on with our Valentine’s Day theme, we were inspired by this sweet treat by The Pastry Affair. Her recipes and photography are simply exquisite. Click on the recipe title to view this and all of her delicious recipes!

Heart Shaped Cinnamon Rolls

(Nut-Free)

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That’s amore…….

There’s nothing that screams romance like Italian. The language, the music, the way of life… they all point towards that certain something that we all deem to be unadulterated romance!

Unfortunately, our favorite Italian foods are not exactly Valentines to our waistlines!

Traditional Italian Bolognese Sauce is a high cholesterol affair involving pancetta, pork, veal, & beef. There is nothing wrong with enjoying a good meat sauce every now and again. We just prefer to make a healthier version of our favorite foods whenever possible. Knowing that we are making a healthier choice for our bodies gives us peace of mind, especially when we are feeding our families.

For a veg-friendly version, try using Light Life Meatless Soy Crumbles in place of the ground turkey! Now that’s amore!

Turkey Bolognese Sauce

(Gluten-Free, Nut-Free)

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 1 Yellow Onion, dinced
• 1 Carrot, diced
• 1 Celery Rib, diced
• 1 lb Ground Turkey
• 8-10 large Mushrooms, chopped
• 2 large Garlic Cloves, chopped
• 3/4 cup dry White Wine
• 1 (28 oz) can peeled Eden Organic Foods Roma Tomatoes, seeded & finely chopped; juices reserved
• 1 cup Organic Low-Sodium Chicken Stock
• 2 tsp dried Oregano
• 2 tsp dried Basil
• 1/2 tsp dried Thyme
• 1 Bay Leaf
• Sea Salt & Black Pepper, to taste
• 1/4 cup Heavy Cream (or Coconut Milk)

Directions:

1. Heat 1 Tblsp Olive Oil in a heavy, large saucepan over medium heat.
2. Add onion, carrot, celery, & mushrooms, & cook until softened, but not brown, 6-8 minutes.
3. Pour vegetables into a bowl & set aside.
4. Add remaining oil to the saucepan along with the turkey meat. Cook until just barely pink. Return vegetables to the pot along with the chopped garlic. Cook until garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute.
5. Add wine & cook until almost completely evaporated, 8-10 minutes.
6. Add tomatoes & their juices, chicken stock, herbs, & bay leaf. Season with salt & pepper & bring to a boil over high heat.
7. Reduce heat to low, partially cover, & simmer for 1 hour.
8. After 1 hour, discard the bay leaf & stir in the heavy cream (or coconut milk). Continue to cook until heated through.
9. Serve over your favorite pasta sprinkled with freshly grated Parmesan Cheese.

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 We have a lot of Valentines this year! Can you guess who they are?

IT’S YOU! WE LOVE OUR CUSTOMERS!!!!

Our gift to you is a scrumptious recipe to celebrate heart day! Forget chocolate covered strawberries. We take it a step further with these Strawberry Surprise Cupcakes! Bite into these delicious cupcakes to reveal a strawberry heart hiding in the center!

Strawberry Surprise Cupcakes

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