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Pea Puree and Caramelized Onion Toast

March 15, 2016March 15, 2016 Melissa King Leave a comment

Whether you just want a snack, or to entertain guests, this Pea Puree and Caramelized Onion Toast will fit the bill. They are delicious and satisfying – plus also easy to make! I used a pea puree I made from yellow split peas, but you can also use plain hummus if you like. You can check out my homemade hummus recipe here. If you love caramelized onions as much as I do, you will also love this recipe. It’s one of my faves!

I used Dave’s Killer Bread to make the toast. My kids just love it. It’s a very seedy bread, and the seeds add a great crunch/texture to this recipe. If you are gluten free, feel free to use another bread if you like.

Sweet Potato Patties

January 5, 2016April 7, 2016 Melissa King 9 Comments

Today this recipe for Sweet Potato Patties come’s from Ginny McMean’s new cookbook, The Make Ahead Vegan – 125 Freezer Friendly Recipes.

She is also the mastermind behind the blog, Vegan in the Freezer. Definitely check it out if you haven’t already! This recipe, like all the others is easy and budget friendly. Like this delicious sweet potato patty recipe.

Not only are there 125 recipes, but there is also great information about freezing in general. Some topics include, freeze or not to freeze, containers for freezing, prepping food for the freezer, blanching vegetables, stocking the freezer, and so much more! All of the recipes are vegan, but some are not gluten free, I’m sure you could make them gluten free with a few tweaks though.

Healthy Rainbow Plate

December 20, 2015April 7, 2016 Melissa King 1 Comment

Have you heard of the blog, This Rawsome Vegan Life from Emily von Euw? It’s pretty sweet. Lots of yummy raw desserts and recipes! Today I am reviewing her latest book, The Rawsome Vegan Cookbook – A balance of raw and lightly-cooked, gluten free, plant based meals for healthy living. I also have her other 2 cookbooks, Rawsome Vegan Baking and 100 Best Juices, Smoothies and Snacks, so I was really excited to get my hands on this one as well.

If you are into super simple recipes that showcase whole foods, this book is for you. Most of the recipes are very simple and they call for just a few ingredients. The book is divided into two parts: raw and cooked. Each recipe has a beautiful full color photo. My mouth was watering when I looked through it. Some of the other recipes I am excited to try are the Rawsome Pizza, Sweet Corn Chowder, and the Creamy Butternut Squash. This would be the perfect book to get someone that is starting on a healthy, vegan diet. To find out more about the book, click here. Today I am sharing a recipe from the book. The Healthy Rainbow Plate.

Spaghetti Squash Pasta

November 29, 2015 Melissa King 2 Comments

I just love my Instant Pot. Super easy to use and a big time saver. I used it to cook the squash for this Spaghetti Squash Pasta recipe. Have you tried spaghetti squash? It’s awesome for making squash pasta for those that do not have a spiralizer. This recipe is super easy to make. If you don’t have an instant pot, I will write directions for the oven as well.

I added some pepitas to mine for a little extra protein. This recipe is vegan, gluten free and paleo approved. I bet chickpeas would be a nice addition in here as well.

Sweet Potato Casserole (Vegan & Paleo)

November 15, 2015November 15, 2017 Melissa King 9 Comments

Do you have your Thanksgiving meal ideas yet? You may want to add this Sweet Potato Casserole to the list.

While it still tastes indulgent, it is made a little healthier. I am very pleased with the way it came out. I am a lover of all things sweet potato if you haven’t guessed by now!

If you love sweet potatoes as well, you will love my sweet potato chili and my sweet potato cookies.

I know pepitas are not normally an ingredient in the traditional casserole, but I added them for an extra boost of protein. They also add great color to the dish.

This sweet potato casserole is vegan, gluten free and even paleo friendly. It also has no oil!

Creamy Butternut Squash Sauce

November 12, 2015May 24, 2017 Melissa King 18 Comments

You need to try this Creamy Butternut Squash Sauce! Butternut squash is so versatile. True to it’s name, it is rich and buttery in texture. It’s also super easy to hide it in recipes for those kids who don’t like veggies.

This Creamy Butternut Squash Sauce is the bomb. I plan using it in a few upcoming recipes. Great with pasta, or use a dip for veggies.

If you love squash, you will also love my Squash Soup with Caramelized Onions or my Gluten Free Squash Bread.

This creamy sauce is made with absolutely no dairy. You would never guess the secret ingredient is cashews. This sauce is vegan, gluten free and paleo approved.