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Vegetable Miso Soup

In Appetizer, Lunch, No Tools Needed, Quick & Easy, Soup, Vegan by amandanicolesmithLeave a Comment

A winter vegetable miso soup with carrots, parsnip, celeriac, garlic, onions and nori. The miso broth mixed with veggies creates a new flavorful spin on a classic soup.  Lately I have been studying a lot about the effects of high estrogen foods, such as soy or tofu, and hormone imbalances. So with that being said I tend to stay away from eating too much …

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Sprouted Bean Chili for Optimal Digestion

In Dinner, Lunch, Sprouted, Vegan by amandanicolesmithLeave a Comment

A chunky veggie chili made with sprouted beans and fresh spices and herbs for optimal digestion. Hearty kidney beans, sun-dried tomatoes, carrots, celeriac, parsnip, onion, ginger and garlic make up this warming comforting bowl of chili. If that’s not already enough flavor, we pack it with even more punch from chili powder, paprika, fennel, fenugreek, bay leaves, curry leaves and …

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Homemade Vapor Rub | Organic

In Body Care, DIY, Quick & Easy by amandanicolesmith2 Comments

When dry weather hits, feed your skin with real ingredients, like this organic homemade vapor rub that also doubles as a body butter. Shea butter, coconut oil, and almond oil are the perfect remedies for dry skin. Add in a bit of eucalyptus, peppermint and lavender and you have a soothing, sinus opening vapor rub; the natural equivalent to Vick’s …

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Spiced Tea | Ginseng, Ashwagandha & Holy Basil

In Detox, Drinks, Herbal Tea, Hot Drinks, No Tools Needed by amandanicolesmithLeave a Comment

This spiced tea blend has a spice similar to cinnamon but unique with it’s earthy undertones, a flavor that is best described by the taste buds. With each root and leaf comes an abundance of benefits and disease fighting properties, which makes this tea good for many reasons. If you are taking prescription drugs, please consult with your doctor before taking herbs. …

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Fairytale Pumpkin Bowl for Two

In Dinner, Gluten Free, Lunch, Sauce, Vegan by Amanda Nicole SmithLeave a Comment

The perfect date night meal featuring a baked fairytale pumpkin, rice, lentils, and veggies smothered in fairytale pumpkin sauce. Date night isn’t the only time this meal is good, you can eat half one night, and save the rest for a lunch date with yourself tomorrow. Or you can use the pumpkin bowl as any kind of side dish holder …

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Imitation Tuna Fish | Vegan

In Cultured | Fermented | Pickled, Lunch, Quick & Easy, Vegan by amandanicolesmith2 Comments

A fresh probiotic rich substitute for tuna fish sandwiches, made from an ingredient combination you have to taste to appreciate.  You’ll never guess what it’s made from, so I’ll come right out with it. It’s made with sauerkraut, sunflower seeds, cashews, seaweed, and all the regular tuna fish fixin’s. Sounds crazy but trust me I wouldn’t post something that wasn’t delicious …

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Raw Vegan Burgers | Nut-free

In Dinner, Lunch, Nut-Free, Popular, Raw Vegan, Vegan by amandanicolesmith27 Comments

A super fresh and flavorful vegan burger, packed with spices and herbs and made from a base of veggies and seeds. Raw vegan burgers were one of the very first recipes I ever tried making when I first discovered raw foods. The recipe was called beet burgers, and as you can probably imagine they were made from beets and super bright purple/red! …

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Super Crunchy Kale Chips | Raw Vegan & Nut Free

In Cheese, Dehydrated, Raw Vegan, Snacks, Vegan by amandanicolesmith2 Comments

Extra crunchy raw vegan kale chips made with spicy sesame cheese. When I say extra crunchy I mean it! The vegan cheese sauce dehydrates into a thick and delicious cracker like crust. Think cheese-it crackers, but chip style and crunchier. This recipe requires a dehydrator for super crunch, since we don’t want to degrade the fiber of the kale by …

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An Interesting Remake of Papa a la Huancaina using Raw Vegan Sesame Cheese Sauce

In Appetizer, Cheese, Gluten Free, Lunch, Nut-Free, Quick & Easy, Sauce, Vegan by amandanicolesmith6 Comments

The Peruvian dish, Papa a la Huancaína, is spicy creamy cheese sauce over boiled potatoes. In this recreated version I will be making a spicy raw vegan cheese sauce made from seeds, veggies and spice. This is a recipe remake to answer Ivania’s question on my Vegan Sesame Cheese post. I love trying to recreate your favorite meals, so if …