Recipes
Lauren’s Kitchen: Shredded Rainbow Salad
If you are done with baby greens and your salad plate needs something more to pique your interest, this is especially for you. Lucky for me, I happened upon this recipe while I was in Germany where cabbage is the national veggie. Jess Nadel’s Shredded Rainbow Salad was a hit with the family and it kept well for a second…
Read MoreLauren’s Kitchen: Citrus, Fennel & Avocado Salad
It may not be spring quite yet but you will sure feel it’s approach with this citrus-y salad from foodiecrush. Chock full of spring flavors, this blend of crunchy fennel, creamy avocados and juicy sliced citrus makes a great pack along lunch or the perfect first course. Look for locally grown fennel available now at Wheatsville, Boggy…
Read MoreLauren’s Kitchen: Simple Carrot Soup
Last week I brought home a gorgeous bunch of freshly picked carrots from Boggy Creek Farms and knew they had to go into Heidi Swanson’s Simple Carrot Soup immediately. It was divine. The slightly sweet carrots were warmed to just the right degree with the addition of red curry paste and blended velvety smooth with coconut milk. I think…
Read MoreLauren’s Kitchen: Hearty Dinner Salad
Hearty Seasonal Dinner Salad anyone? Bring it on! There are so many good things to say about this delicious salad created by Choosing Raw author Gena Hamshaw I don’t know where to begin. Here’s hopefully enough teasers that should inspire you to add these ingredients to your next shopping list: make ahead, meal-sized, yummy tamarind vinaigrette. Need tamarind?…
Read MoreLauren’s Kitchen: Stuffed Savoy Cabbage
It’s gray and it’s cold and we all are craving something warm and hearty for dinner, right? Here’s the perfect solution that uses the gorgeous, in season, and locally grown savoy cabbage. Sweeter and milder than other cabbage varieties, savoy is quite family-friendly. Steaming and filling these bundles is not as time consuming as one would…
Read MoreLauren’s Kitchen: Kitchen Sink Raw Cookies
It’s that time of year when the break room at your office is full of all the foods you are or should be avoiding. How about bringing along these treats from Rawmazing and you’ll have everyone wishing they ate as good as you! Ramp up one batch a bit by substituting organic dried cherries for the raisins……
Read MoreLauren’s Kitchen: Vegan Caesar Salad
At my house we start every evening meal with a dinner-sized plate of raw salad. Many times the salad gets more rave reviews than the main course. I credit that to three things: toasted nuts and seeds, a hearty mix of greens, and the yummy dressings I prep ahead in quart jars in my fridge. Here’s…
Read MoreLauren’s Kitchen: Lentil Shepherd’s Pie
This recipe from Pure Ella is a delicious way to use up any of those leftover mashed potatoes from your Thanksgiving Day festivities. It’s also delicious enough to warrant making the mashed potatoes for it specifically! It would be a welcome vegan addition to any office party of potluck as well. If you’re looking for more…
Read MoreLauren’s Kitchen: Stuffed Sweet Dumpling Squash
I made this recipe from The Kitchn over the weekend and went right out to buy more Sweet Dumpling Squash! Plenty of these yummy squash are available right now at Wheatsville Co-Op in Austin. This would also be a fantastic vegan addition to your Thanksgiving Day table. Ingredients: 3 sweet dumpling squashes 1 tablespoon olive…
Read MoreLauren’s Kitchen: Coconut Almond Crusted Cauliflower
Cauliflower is one of the healthiest of veggies, but not loved by all. If you are trying to convert any reluctant cauliflower fans, try preparing this Coconut Almond Crusted version from Save the Kales. It is sure to do the trick. I made this one step easier by using Rocca & Lola’s Toasted Almond Breading instead of the gluten…
Read MoreLauren’s Kitchen: Gluten Free Pie Crust
With holiday pie season approaching, I want to remind you that going gluten-free does not mean you have to go without! Here are 5 simple and tasty gluten-free pie crust recipes to meet your needs, whether your filling is sweet or savory.
Read MoreLauren’s Kitchen: Hearty Fall Curry
Nothing combines all the flavors of Fall quite as well as this hearty curry from Plant Powered Kitchen that brings together pumpkin, chickpeas, and cauliflower. Don’t forget to make enough for leftovers… Something I did not take into consideration. Looks like I’ll just have to give it another go!
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