Appetizers and Sides

25 Nov

Posted at 21:54h in Appetizers and Sides, Baked Goods & Desserts, Entree, Giveaways, Gluten Free, Product Reviews, Vegan Resources by
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Black Rice Pilaf + Veganish Book Review & Giveaway"Eat Smart, Get Healthy and Feel Beautiful Inside & Out"

Today I am going to review for you another resource that I recommend as part of my How to Adopt A Plant-Based Diet and Succeed. What I have here today is Veganish: The Omnivores Guide To Plant-Based Cooking. This book is definitely something I wish I had had while transitioning into a plant-based diet from a standard American diet. It covers literally every aspect of plant-based cooking, both nutritionally and culinarily. It basically helps you transition with no fears, worries or temptations. It covers any and every type of recipe you may be craving, and will help you prove to yourself, and the world, that living this lifestyle is not only easy, but it is enjoyable and such a beautiful way to live.

If you have ever dreamed of having a personal chef  to provide you with not only a healthy diet, but one that is great tasting, this book will do just that. Veganish offers a holistic approach to food that will make you healthy AND satisfied. This book will be your go-to guide. 

20 Nov

Posted at 15:44h in Appetizers and Sides, Baked Goods & Desserts, Entree, Gluten Free, Holiday, Thanksgiving by
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The Perfect Vegan Gluten-Free Thanksgiving Menu3Vegan Gluten-Free Thanksgiving MenuI have teamed up with vegan chef Yvonne Ardestani to bring to all of my readers 13 new recipe for a Gluten-free and Vegan Sweet Eceletic Thanksgiving Celebration! I'm crossing my fingers that a recipe of ours makes it to your list! A big thank you goes Yvonne <3 If you want to learn more about Yvonne and where to find her, you can read my interview with her here.

Make sure you tag us on Instagram @sweetsimplevegan @yvonne_deliciously_vegan or tweet @sweetsimpleveg @yvonnemrod and hashtag #SweetEclecticThanksgiving if you recreate any of our recipes! We would love to see your photos and thanksgiving feasts! I now present to you...

17 Nov

Posted at 00:05h in Appetizers and Sides, Holiday, Raw Vegan, Thanksgiving by
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Raw Vegan Thanksgiving StuffingSooooooo, this recipe is going to blow your mind. Growing up, my mom never ever made homemade stuffing. In fact, she still doesn't. What she used (and still uses) are Stove Top stuffing in a box that she pretty much just adds water, butter and its spice packet to. Well, this year, I will no stand for this! Over the last 3 years as a vegan, I have tried to influence my family as best I can to turn away from prepackaged, processed foods and ingredients, and to turn to whole food plant based foods/ingredients. My family has made significant progress towards this way of living, but they are still far off from a full blown transition. What I have found as the easiest way to influence them to try out alternatives to their previous habits is by making the dishes myself (veganized, of course). Raw Vegan Thanksgiving Stuffing

15 Nov

Posted at 08:58h in Appetizers and Sides, Gluten Free, Holiday, Thanksgiving by
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_GreenBeansWhat's Thanksgiving without some green beans! Yvonne and I were definitely missing some greens on our 2014 Thanksgiving menu, and what a delicious way to fill that void! These green beans are crisp, a little spicy, and full of flavor. Plus they are easy to make! The large pieces of garlic made this dish for me. I LOVE using garlic in my recipes, but I usually finely mince the garlic to a point where it disappears in the mix. This was definitely a great change and something I will use in the future. It adds a great touch and pumps up the garlic flavor that I love! GreenBeans

14 Nov

Posted at 05:46h in Appetizers and Sides, Gluten Free, Holiday, Thanksgiving by
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Garlicky Cauliflower PuréeOur healthy vegan take on your traditional holiday mashed potatoes! This Garlicky Cauliflower Purée is Creamy Light Flavorful Healthy Fat-free Low in calories Easily digestible This pairs well with Mushroom Gravy, and is the perfect side dish for your Vegan Thanksgiving celebration this year. I have teamed up with vegan chef Yvonne Ardestani to bring to all of my readers 13 new recipe for a Vegan and Gluten-free Sweet Eceletic Thanksgiving Celebration! I'm crossing my fingers that a recipe of ours makes it to your list!

13 Nov

Posted at 05:42h in Appetizers and Sides, Dips Spreads and Sauces, Gluten Free, Holiday, Thanksgiving by
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mushoomgravyMmmm Mmmm Mmmm! That is what I have to say about this. Chef Yvonne Ardestani you never cease to amaze me. When Yvonne had shared the recipe with me, I was so intrigued by the ingredient port. I had no idea what it was, and ended up actually having to look it up on google. Props to Yvonne and her fancy shmancy ingredients and chef skills, because this was the bomb! I had made my own variations of vegan mushroom gravy in the past, but I have never made it like this. And surprisingly, this was so simple to make! All of the herbs merry so well with each other and add that umph in this gravy that separates it from the rest. Use this to top some Garlicky Cauliflower Purée and voila, you have the perfect side dish for your next Vegan Thanksgiving celebration! This recipe can also be made one day in advance! I suggest you do so to save you some time during your holiday prep!