Category: Vegan

Flavors of India: Malai Kofta (sauce + vegan ‘meat’balls) and Gluten-free Naan

Flavors of India: Malai Kofta (sauce + vegan ‘meat’balls) and Gluten-free Naan

For more on the flavors of India series, check out: Dhal Aloo Kofta, Aloo Palak, Gluten-free naan and Payasam Pudding. When we have friends over for dinner I like to choose recipes that are made up of simple ingredients, will appeal to the masses, won’t dirty a bunch of dishes and; most importantly, can be…

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Flavours of India: Dhal Aloo Kofta (vegan ‘meat’balls)

Flavours of India: Dhal Aloo Kofta (vegan ‘meat’balls)

For more on the flavors of India series, check out: Aloo Palak, Payasam Pudding, Gluten-free naan and Malai Kofta. A dish called malai kofta was one of the 6 meals we chose to make during our Indian cooking class. I’d never heard of it, but the name sounded cool so I shrugged it off and…

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Flavors of India: Pineapple Payasam (sweet pineapple pudding)

Flavors of India: Pineapple Payasam (sweet pineapple pudding)

For more on the flavors of India series, check out: Dhal Aloo Kofta, Aloo Palak, Gluten-free naan and Malai Kofta. Everyone thought I was crazy for going to India. They warned me about theft, feared for my safety, and were genuinely concerned when I told them I hated Indian food. How could someone that hates…

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OJ Lean + Green

OJ Lean + Green

He’s a cold, cough and flu, immune fighting machine. Rich in vitamins and minerals, he has health-promoting phytonutrients and flavonoids to pump your guts full of powerful antioxidant protection. He’ll serve and protect, disarming free radicals and preventing damage in the aqueous environment both inside and outside your cells. He has so much Vitamin A…

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Flavors of India: Aloo Palak (potato + spinach curry)

Flavors of India: Aloo Palak (potato + spinach curry)

For more on the flavors of India series, check out: Dhal Aloo Kofta, Payasam Pudding, Gluten-free naan and Malai Kofta. Pure, natural, flavorful, colorful, exciting and rich are just some of the words that come to mind when I think about my food experience in India. All of the ingredients were straight from the source,…

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Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Out of all the things I missed while I was in India – hot showers, blankets (it’s too hot to sleep with any but I missed the cuddle factor), and my kitchen, cookies were at the top of the list. Always. If you’re not allergic to gluten, you can find countless biscuits and cookie-like treats…

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Sketch Free Vegan: Fun with Blues!

Sketch Free Vegan: Fun with Blues!

Jaclyn and Jenn were the inspiration behind one of the blog’s most popular recipes, 100 calorie beary simple cookies. 7 months have passed since I made the first batch and they’re still made on a weekly basis around here. The thing I love most about Sketch Free Vegan Eating is their focus on simple ingredients…

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Tasty Yummies: Gluten-free + Vegan Lentil “Meat” Loaf

Tasty Yummies: Gluten-free + Vegan Lentil “Meat” Loaf

I found Tasty Yummies over a year ago, right around the time I began Healthful Pursuit. In fact, Beth’s blog was the first to be added to my Google Reader; and later, the first to be posted to my blog roll. What can I say, she’s awesome! I’ve always been fascinated with Beth’s eye for…

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Fork and Beans: Chocolate Smooches

Fork and Beans: Chocolate Smooches

With all the planning it took for me to get ready for India; not to mention all the meals I preparing for Kevin for while I was gone, I didn’t get much of a chance to think about Valentine’s Day baking. Thankfully, Cara took one for the team and came up with a deliciously creative…

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Apple Pie Green Smoothie

Apple Pie Green Smoothie

I should be beaming with excitement at the thought of my 3 week adventure (by myself) to India in just 4 days. But I have to share something with you… this girl isn’t beaming as brightly as she should be! I haven’t exactly shared my feelings about this trip on the blog because; well, I…

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