Saturday, August 24, 2013

Balsamic & Herb Hummus

Sedona, AZ

Consider this delicious dip for your next party or Labor Day festivities.  Savory rosemary and thyme combined with the sweetness of balsamic vinegar and the smooth richness of the tahini makes for a perfect hummus flavor combination.  Goes great with a tray of veggies for dipping, crostini, pita, or crackers for spreading.  It's so simple, and everyone will want the recipe.

Hummus is a food group!

Balsamic and Herb Hummus


Balsamic & Herb Hummus
Gluten free, Kid Friendly, No bake, oil-free option, soy free, vegan

1 15 oz. can chick peas or white beans, drained and rinsed (or 1½ cups cooked)
3 Tbsp tahini
2-3 cloves of garlic, minced
1 Tbsp lemon juice
½ tsp rosemary (dried or fresh)
½ tsp thyme (dried or fresh)
3 Tbsp Balsamic vinegar
1 Tbsp sesame oil (optional, makes for a smoother spread)
½ tsp sea salt

Process all ingredients until smooth.


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Wednesday, August 21, 2013

Eggplant Parm Risotto- Easy Slow Cooker Recipe

Sedona, AZ

Oh sweet sweet comfort food.

Eggplant Parm Risotto - Easy Slow Cooker Recipe
for a 4 qt slow cooker, 4-6 servings
Easy, Gluten free, Kid Friendly, Oil free variation, Vegan

2 medium sized eggplants, peeled & cut to ¼" cubes
4 cups marinara sauce (RVegan Marinara recipe below)
2 cups vegetable broth
1 cup arborio rice (risotto rice)
1 cup your favorite veg cheese (my simple cashew ricotta recipe below)
2 Tbsp olive oil  (optional)

Drizzle olive oil in the slow cooker.  Add eggplant, marinara, broth, arborio rice, and veg cheese.  Stir well to combine.  Cook in the slow cooker on high for 3-4 hours.  Scoop into serving bowls.  Top with cashew parmesan (recipe below)



Eggplant Parm Risotto



RVegan Marinara
makes 4 cups
1 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
5 cloves garlic, minced
1 small onion, chopped
2 Tbsp fresh basil
2 Tbsp fresh parsley
1 tsp oregano
½ tsp fennel seed (optional)
½ cup dry red wine
sea salt to taste

Combine in a pot and cook on low for 30-40 min. (No need to pre-cook if it's going in the slow cooker)




Personally, I'm not a huge advocate for store bought vegan cheese.  It is highly processed and most don't pass my strict,  label reading scrutiny.  I do, however, make my own cheese from scratch and love it!  The ricotta is rich and creamy.  The cashew parmesan topping is perfect for salads, vegetables dishes, pastas, and pizza.  If nothing else, you must try this!

RVegan Cashew Ricotta (and Parmesan topping)
makes 1 cup ricotta, 2 Tbsp parmesan
1 cup raw cashews
¼ cup firm tofu
¼ tsp sea salt
1 Tbsp olive oil (optional)
1 tsp lemon juice

For the ricotta:
In a processor, process the cashews into a crumble.  Scoop out 2 Tbsp and set aside.  Process remaining cashews into a fine powder.  Add tofu, sea salt,  olive oil, & lemon juice to the processor with the remaining cashew powder.  Pulse to combine.

For the parmesan:
In a med-high heated pan, add the 2 Tbsp cashew crumble with a dash of  sea salt and a dash of garlic powder.  Heat only until fragrant.  Let cool.  Set aside to sprinkle on top of your risotto.


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Sunday, August 11, 2013

Blueberry Cornbread Muffins

Sedona, AZ

That's me after climbing to the top of  a spire
in Sedona, AZ 






















  So some of you know, my husband and I are avid rock climbers which is part of the reason we chose to park it in Sedona for awhile.  Home is where you park it!  We are full-time RVers and travel enthusiasts, but often have to stay in one place for a reasonable amount of time for that silly little distraction we call working.  Sedona is almost a perfect choice because of it's scenic beauty for hikes and rock climbing.  It's a very small city, but it draws in a huge amount of tourism, which is generally how we make a living.




Blueberry Cornbread Muffins

Blueberry Cornbread Muffins
makes 8 muffins
Appetizers, Breakfasts, Holidays, Kid Friendly, Sides, Dairy-free, Egg-free, Vegan

1 cup cornmeal (I recommend organic cornmeal to avoid GMOs)
1 cup unrefined whole wheat white flour or all purpose flour
1/4 cup unrefined pure cane sugar
1/4 cup maple sugar or pure 100% maple syrup
1 tsp salt
2½  tsp baking powder
⅓ cup vegetable oil or coconut oil
½ cup non-dairy milk
½ cup water
⅓ cup blueberries (fresh or frozen)

Preheat oven to 350º.  If you're making this in an RV oven, put the rack up to the highest level
In a bowl, mix together all dry ingredients.  Stir in wet ingredients, until well blended batter.
Pour into muffin cups (or an 8x8" baking dish*).  For muffins, bake 20-25 minutes.  *If using the baking dish, bake 25-30 minutes.
Test by poking them with a toothpick.  They're done when the toothpick  comes out clean.
Let cool for 15 minutes before serving.


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Thursday, August 1, 2013

Chia Chocolate Pudding

Sedona, AZ

Chia seeds are a nutrient dense food.  They are a great source of the vital omega-3 fatty acids, protein, fiber, antioxidants, and calcium.  They also grow to make great pets....

I want this so bad! 

The coolest thing about them is, clearly, a Mr. T Chia Pet chia mohawk.   But the SECOND coolest thing about them is that they have the awesome ability to transform any liquid into a pudding!

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Chia Chocolate Pudding

Chia Chocolate Pudding
Desserts, Easy, Gluten Free, Holidays, Kid Friendly, Oil free, Vegan, No Bake
makes 2 servings

2 cups non-dairy milk (I used hemp milk)
2 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
3 Tbsp agave syrup
6 Tbsp chia seeds

In a bowl, stir to combine.  Let sit 1 minute.  Stir again.  Let sit 5 minutes.  Stir.  Let sit 5 more minutes. Transfer into dessert cups.  Refrigerate for at least an hour.  Serve chilled.


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Tuesday, July 30, 2013

White Bean Cheddar Burger

Sedona, AZ

  I know I always talk/rant (haha) about healthy eating.  But  I just want to be clear, my diet is in no way about deprivation!  I enjoy food more than anyone I know.  The combination of tasting delicious, with feeling great from all the health benefits of the diet is part of what makes it so enjoyable!   The key to delicious, healthy, plant-based food is this:  Fresh produce, creative substitutions, and a killer spice rack.  My recipe ingredients may sometimes be a little unusual,  but their flavor profiles often recreate classic flavors and dishes into healthy, natural, veganized ones.   My White Bean Cheddar Burger, for example, contains all whole food natural ingredients.  No dairy or processed imitation cheese involved, but it sure is cheddary!  

  As an added bonus, these burgers contain turmeric which is an excellent superfood!  Turmeric is a root in the ginger family.  It is an anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antibacterial food.  It naturally treats joint pain, sores, digestion issues, and skin conditions such as eczema and chicken pox!  It also helps the body recover rapidly from bruising and sprains.  Really quite incredible.  So it's time to add turmeric to your grocery list.  You can sometimes find it in the produce section near the ginger.  If you can't find it fresh, you can find it dried and ground, in the spice section of the grocery store.  

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White Bean Cheddar Burger

White Bean Cheddar Burger
Dinners, Kid Friendly, Lunch, Oil free, Quick Meals, Sandwiches, Vegan, Vegan Cheeses
makes 2 burgers

1 cup cooked navy beans
1/2 tsp smoked paprika (much different flavor from regular paprika, in spice section)
2 Tbsp chopped onion
1 clove garlic, pressed or grated
1/8 tsp fresh turmeric, grated or 1/8 tsp dried ground turmeric
1 tsp lemon juice & zest
1/4 tsp sea salt
1 tsp dijon mustard
2 Tbsp panko breadcrumbs
1 tsp fresh parsley
2 Tbsp nutritional yeast

In a bowl, mash beans with a fork while slowly adding all other ingredients.  Stir and mash to combine.   Form into 2 patties.



On a very lightly sprayed or oiled pan, over medium heat, sauté for approximately 6-7 minutes on each side.  Until golden brown.  Serve hot.  Excellent topped with Tahini Thousand Island Dressing (recipe here)!


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Monday, July 22, 2013

Coconut Bacon

Sedona, AZ

This is for veg people and omnivores alike!   So many people tell me they could never be a vegetarian because they cannot deprive themselves of bacon.  Well we love bacon too!  We don't want to deprive ourselves either!  And who is our little knight in shining armor?  Well it's not the highly processed, packaged fake bacon that looks more like a dog treat!  Oh no no no.  It's coconut bacon!  It can be made into bacon bits with shredded coconut or bacon strips with large coconut flakes. This perfect combination of sweet, salty, and smokey will make you salivate.  Did I mention there are only 4 ingredients?   This is the simplest RV kitchen recipe you're going to get.  Insanely excellent on a BLT by the way.  Now go forth, and eat some bacon.

Shredded coconut bacon bits on my salad. 

Coconut Bacon
Easy, Gluten Free, Kid Friendly, Salads, Toppings, Vegan, Oil free*

1 cup unsweetened coconut (flakes or shredded)
1/8 cup tamari or coconut aminos (paleo)
1 tbsp maple sugar or 100% real maple syrup
1 tbsp liquid smoke

Preheat oven to 300º.  In a bowl, stir well to combine all ingredients.  Spread into a thin layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.  Bake 10-20 minutes, stirring it up every 5 minutes or so, until dry and crispy.  Allow to cool.

*You can also make this in a nonstick pan over medium heat, instead of the oven.  It may take a little dash of olive oil to get it crispy.  Sauté about 10 minutes, stirring often.


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Tuesday, July 9, 2013

Dressings, Dips, & Spreads

It's time we take full responsibility for ourselves and our health.  It's as simple as this:  Toxic food will make you sick.  Proper nutrition will boost your immune system and prevent, treat, and even reverse common diseases, cancers, and other health issues.   The Standard American Diet (SAD) triggers heart disease, breast cancer, prostate cancer, colon cancer, diabetes, arthritis, kidney stones, chronic fatigue, high blood pressure, migraines, multiple sclerosis, anemia, irritable bowel syndrome, erectile dysfunction, osteoporosis, i could go on and on.  You ALL have suffered from or know someone who has suffered from them. These are all either preventable, treatable, or reversible through diet alone.  

Toxic foods include: preservatives, food dyes, refined sugars, refined flours, red meat, white meat, fish, all dairy, eggs and egg whites, genetically modified fruits and vegetables, pesticides, hormones, chemicals.  

What's left?  Whole, natural, organic, foods.  Fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, berries, nuts, beans, and legumes.  Eating strictly plant-based may seem very extreme.  But what's more extreme is surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, dialysis, debilitating chronic pain,  suffering or watching someone you love suffer, and the financial burden of all that healthcare.

This summer, eat refreshing salads every day and get healthy.   I always make my own salad dressings adding variety to my salads, since I eat them daily.  Here are some of my absolute favorite dressing recipes:


All American Veggie Walnut Hemp Seed Burger with pickles, avocado, and
TAHINI THOUSAND ISLAND dressing, over salad with a red cabbage, broccoli stem, corn slaw


Tahini Thousand Island 
dressing, dip, gluten free, Kid Friendly, oil free, vegan

1/4 cup tahini
1/4 cup ketchup
1/4 cup chopped pickles
1/8 cup pickle juice

Stir to combine, slowly adding the pickle juice, until you reach desired consistency.  Store in the fridge in an airtight container.

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Oil-Free Lemon Vinaigrette 
dressing, oil free,  vegan

1½  tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp miso
1 tsp dijon mustard
3 green olives, grated
1 tsp olive brine (from the olive jar)
2 cloves garlic, grated
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
dash- ground cumin, celery seed (or 1 stalk of celery, chopped)
1 tsp oregano
1/3 cup nutritional yeast
1/2 tsp worcestershire sauce (look for a veg one, most contain anchovies) 
2 tbsp ground flax seeds
1/2 cup water

Blend and store in the fridge in an airtight container.

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Oil-Free Balsamic Tahini Vinaigrette
dressing, spread, dip, gluten free, oil free, vegan

 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tbsp tahini
2/3 cup water
juice of 1 lemon
1/4 cup nutritional yeast
1/4 tsp garlic powder
salt & pepper

Stir to combine. Store in the fridge in an airtight container.

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This one has a tangy, bright, bold flavor!  I could totally eat a bowl of it, like soup.  *If you don't do raw garlic, roast the garlic first before adding to processor.


Farmer's market fresh tomatoes and leafy greens, topped with
seasoned popcorn, pinto beans, and Creamy Cilantro Avocado Pesto


Creamy Cilantro Avocado Pesto 
Dressing, Dip, Spread, gluten free, vegan, oil free option

1 cup fresh cilantro
2-3 cloves garlic, minced
½ of a serrano pepper, minced
juice of ½ a lime
1 Tbsp lemon juice
1 avocado
¼ cup water
1 tsp rice vinegar
2 Tbsp nutritional yeast
1 Tbsp miso
1 Tbsp olive oil (optional)

Process all until smooth.  Store in the fridge in an airtight container.


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Ginger Orange Miso Dressing
dressing, gluten free, oil free, vegan

1 tbsp miso
2 tbsp tamari
1/2 tsp fresh ginger, grated
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
1/4 tsp orange zest
1/4 cup orange juice
1tsp agave syrup
sea salt

Stir to combine. Store in the fridge in an airtight container.

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Wild Mushroom Gravy Dressing What! Gravy Salad dressing? Or dip. Trust me.
dressing, dip, spread, gluten free, Kid Friendly, oil free, raw, vegan

3/4 cup cremini or white button mushrooms, chopped
3/4 cup water
1/3 cup cashew butter, or tahini, or almond butter
1 tbsp tamari or soy sauce or liquid aminos
1/8 cup red onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 paprika
1/8 tsp sage
1/8 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp thyme
1/8 tsp celery seed (or 1 stalk of celery, chopped)
1 tsp fresh parsley

Pulse to combine, or blend for smoother consistency.

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Creamy No-Dairy Ranch 
dip, dressing, spread, gluten free, Kid Friendly, vegan

3/4 cup white beans
1/8 cup vegan mayo (I recommend Earth Balance Mindful Mayo)
1/8 cup tofu
3 tbsp apple cider vinegar
2 tbsp minced fresh parsley
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp celery seed (or 1 stalk of celery, chopped)
dash- cumin, salt, pepper, smoked paprika

Blend and store in the fridge in an airtight container.

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Asian Pesto 
dressing, spread*, gluten free, vegan

3 leaves of kale (stems removed)
1/2 cup fresh spinach
1 tbsp sesame oil
1 tbsp rice vinegar
3 tbsp fresh cilantro
1 tbsp nutritional yeast
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
1/2 a lemon, juice and zest
1 tbsp sesame seeds
1/8 cup tahini
2 tbsp miso
1/4 cup water*

Blend and store in the fridge in an airtight container.  *For a pesto spread, rather than dressing, omit the water.

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Vegan Ceasar Dressing
dressing, vegan

2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp lemon juice & zest
2 tsp worcestershire sauce (look for a veg one, most contain anchovies) 
2 tsp onion powder
2 tsp dijon mustard
2 green olives
1 cup extra virgin olive oil
sea salt & pepper to taste

Blend all but oil, slowly add oil.  Store in the fridge in an airtight container.

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Vegan Blue Cheese Dressing
dressing, vegan, dip, oil free, nut free

•1/8-1/4 cup lemon juice
•1/8 cup tahini
• 1/2 tsp dill
•1/4-1/2 tsp sea salt
•1 Tbsp water
•1-2 Tbsp nutritional yeast
•2 Tbsp tofu crumbled 
Whisk together everything except tofu. Stir in crumbled tofu. Dressing will thicken some within 5 minutes. Add more water if needed to desired consistency.



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Thursday, June 27, 2013

Green Jalapeño Sriracha

Sedona, AZ

Im just going to get right into this one, because I'm too busy constantly eating it.  On everything.  I will say  this.... it needs about 12 hours in the fridge to set before consuming.  Depending on the jalapeños, it is much hotter/spicier before setting.  It eventually becomes a bit milder (but not at all MILD), a thicker consistency, and way more flavor is built up, after some fridge time.  I'd put this up against store bought sriracha any day.  It is certainly as addictive, or more so.  Disclaimer: Spicy addicts! Consume at your own risk!

Green Jalapeño Sriracha
*For a milder sriracha, remove and discard jalapeño seeds before blending.

Green Jalapeño Sriracha
Makes about a cup of sriracha.
easy, gluten free, no bake, oil free, raw, soy free, vegan

8 jalepeno peppers, chopped (seeded- optional*)
3/4 tsp sea salt
1/8 cup rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
1 tsp tamari
1 1/2 tsp agave syrup
3 medjool dates, pitted and chopped.

Blend or process everything and scrape mixture into a glass jar.  Refrigerate 12 hours to set, before serving.  On everything.



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Wednesday, June 12, 2013

Coconut Mango Pie

Sedona, AZ

  I've been feeling so inspired lately.  Perhaps the beautiful landscape of our new city of residence, Sedona.  It offers great hiking, rock climbing, beautiful views for photographic inspiration.  What more can I ask for?  It feels like home.  
Sean and I on Devil's Bridge                               Sedona, AZ

  As you may know, I've been experimenting more and more with raw "cooking".  Eating fruits, vegetables, seeds, and nuts in their raw, natural state gives you tons of energy and vitality.   A little creativity and lots of experimenting, has allowed me to create many raw dishes and desserts,  that "seem baked".  Meet my latest, Coconut Mango Pie.  It's sweet, soft, ripe mango, mixed with walnuts and shredded coconut create a decadent pie filling, inside a nutty graham cracker-like crust.  It's very fast and easy to prepare, and so guilt-free that you can eat a pie for breakfast if you want!  

Coconut Mango Pie

Coconut Mango Pie
serves 2
raw, gluten free, vegan, no bake, easy, paleo

For the Crust:
1/2 cup golden flax seed meal
1 tbsp raw almonds, or almond butter
1/8 cup walnuts
1/4 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp sea salt
2 large medjool dates, pitted

Process all ingredients in a food processor, until a dense crumby consistency.  Press into a small pie pan, or dish of choice.  Don't need to clean the processor yet, leave the leftover crumbs to mix in with the sauce.

For the sauce:
2 large medjool dates, pitted
1 tbsp coconut oil
1/4 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/2 tbsp water
juice of 1/4 of a lime

Process until smooth.

For the Filling:
3/4 cup ripe mango*, diced
1 tbsp shredded coconut
1/8 cup chopped walnuts

In a small bowl, add sauce to filling and stir to combine.  Spread mixture over the crust.  Sprinkle more shredded coconut on top.  Chill in the refrigerator at least 2 hours to set.   Serve cold.

*A mango is ripe when it has a little give, if you press on it with your finger.

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Monday, June 10, 2013

Delectable Sauces

Sedona, AZ

I've always kinda wanted to be a saucier.  Making and tasting different sauces all day.  Getting creative with different ingredients and my spice rack.  Trying interesting new flavor combinations.  Plus the title Saucier, sounds cool.  Now I enjoy taking it a step further, and include vegan substitutions, recreating old saucy favorites.  Both sauces below are gluten free, raw, oil free, soy free, and vegan.  Either can be heated, if you like, but it's definitely not necessary, which is nice on a summer day, when it's too hot to light up the stovetop burners or the oven.    Both sauces are very versatile and can simply be used as a salad dressing, a dip, a pasta sauce, or drizzled on a side vegetable.  Possibilities are endless.   Enjoy!

*Both recipes contain nuts.  For a creamier sauce, it is recommended that you soak the nuts in water for a few hours before preparing the recipe, or substitute nut butter for the nuts.

Raw Zucchini Fettucini with Parma Rosa Sauce


Parma Rosa Sauce
raw, vegan, gluten free, oil free, soy free, paleo
makes 4 servings

4 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup water
2/3 cup raw unsalted cashews or cashew butter
2 tbsp nutritional yeast
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
1 tsp oregano
1/2 tsp fennel seed
1 tbsp fresh basil or 1/2 tsp dried basil
1/3 cup sundried tomatoes, chopped
2 tsp fresh parsley
2 large tomatoes, chopped small
salt and pepper to taste

Put all ingredients except tomatoes in a blender or food processor.  Blend/process until smooth.  Add tomatoes and pulse to combine.

This sauce is excellent on some raw zucchini fettucini.  If you don't have a fancy kitchen gadget, to cut the zucchini fettucini, you can use a regular old vegetable peeler.  That's how we roll, here in this RV kitchen.  (approx 1 large zucchini per person) Cut the ends off zucchini.  With a vegetable peeler, peel zucchini lengthwise into long thin strips.  With a knife, trim strips lengthwise into fettucini widths.  Do this right before serving, because they can get watery if they sit for awhile.



Pan Fried Yukon Gold Potatoes drizzled in Tarragon Garlic Cream Sauce
Tarragon Garlic Cream Sauce

raw, vegan, gluten free, oil free, soy free, paleo
makes 4 servings

4 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup water
1/3 cup raw almonds or almond butter
1/3 cup nutritional yeast
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
1 tsp fresh tarragon or 1/4 tsp dried tarragon
2 tsp fresh parsley
juice of half a lemon
salt & pepper to taste

Add all ingredients to a blender or food processor, blend until smooth.


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Saturday, June 1, 2013

"Pigs" in a Blanket

Matawan, NJ

I went to visit my family in NJ recently,  and whenever I do, I like to cook them all a big vegan feast.  It can be tricky sometimes to come up with something that everyone will like.  Especially children, in my case, because I like spices and bold flavors, most of my food is not the most kid friendly.  But my neice and nephews would be joining us in the feasting, and I wanted to make sure I made something they would like too.   So, I found a recipe for all natural vegan hotdogs made from....carrots.  Wait!  Stay with me now!  I know I know, it sounds absurd.  In fact, my brother, said something like, "If I knew you were going to serve me a carrot on a bun, I would have stopped at the hotdog stand on my way home."  But the carrots are cooked and marinated in a perfect hotdoggy seasoned combination, they are sure to please all hotdog lovers (including my brother) and children!  I altered the recipe slightly for some fun, I decided to go with my favorite hotdoggy party food, Pigs in a Blanket.  The blanket is made with my light flakey whole wheat biscuit recipe.  You need to try this!

vegan pigs in a blanket, biscuit blanket
Pigs In A Blanket

Prepare the hotdogs in advance.  You will need a few hours to marinate them.
For the original hotdog recipe click here.

*Instead of bun length carrots, use baby carrots, or peeled carrots cut into thirds.  I also substituted tamari for the coconut aminos.  I've made these before substituting the coconut aminos with soy sauce or Braggs liquid aminos.  They all work.  Use what you have.

For the Biscuit Blanket:
2 cups white whole wheat flour
3 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
6 tbsp vegetable shortening
3/4 cup water

Preheat oven 400º.
In a large bowl, mix and breifly knead biscuit ingredients.  Add more water if needed. On a floured surface, roll out dough to approx 1/4" thick.  cut rolled dough into 3 inch squares (baby carrot length).  Turn each square so a corner is on top & bottom, like a diamond.  Lay a baby carrot on each diamond, top corner to bottom corner.  Tuck the left corner over the carrot, under the right corner and press to seal.  Lay each one on a sprayed baking sheet.  Bake at 400º for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.  Serve with your favorite hotdog toppings.  I highly recommend some spicy yellow mustard!


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Monday, May 6, 2013

Sean's Ultimate PB&J


Sean makes me this almost every day, and he cuts mine in half on a diagonal, because that's what makes me smile.  He's a keeper!  This is the very best PB&J I ever did eat.  Enjoy!

Sean's Ultimate PB&J


Sean's Ultimate PB&J

2 slices of Ezekial bread
1 large strawberry, sliced
1/2 tbsp all natural peanut butter
1 tsp golden flax meal
1 tbsp almond butter
1 tbsp all natural organic strawberry jelly


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