This easy vegan, gluten-free whole roasted cauliflower recipe is one that I adopted from a not-so-healthy recipe. It’s so easy, and uses cauliflower in an unusual way. It’s very visually appealing and very easy! Cauliflower belongs to the cruciferous family… Read More ›
vegetarian recipes
The Best Vegan (gluten-free option) Mac and Cheese that Ever Crossed These Lips! <3
Yes…I am no stranger to trying…and trying…and trying vegan mac and cheeze recipes in the hopes of finding the right one that will make me say “YES!” instead of just “It’s ok I guess”. Well my search is over thanks… Read More ›
V, GF Herb Bread AND the 411 on coconut cream concentrate
In the previous post, I wrote about the differences in various brands of coconut milk and other options that were healthier. One of those healthier options was Coconut Cream Concentrate and I ordered a jar as I was writing that… Read More ›
Whoa! Major new discovery for breakfast!
You know when you are thinking about how two things would go great together? Like, say… for example, me and John Stamos. Well I was thinking of what I could put in my hot amaranth cereal today, and the thought… Read More ›
Bad news: those Monsanto dudes are at it again. Good news: wheat free bread recipe
If you’re having a gut reaction to the tittle….you may be eating too much yeast and wheat. Your immunity and logically, your health, depends on a healthy gut. Your intestines are where most of your vitamins and minerals are absorbed…. Read More ›
Comer sus verduras! (Eat your vegetables!)
Today The Savvy Sister is part of the Annual Virtual Vegan Potluck! If you’ve never attended a virtual pot luck before, let me explain how it works: All recipes are posted on participating blog sites for you to follow from… Read More ›
You Made It! The 6th Week of the Meatless (secretly vegan) Challenge
Wow! We are already at week #6 of the 6 week challenge! Time flies when you’re eating healthy plant-based food and feeling better, doesn’t it? These recipes reflect my confidence in your ability to think outside the fast food bag,… Read More ›
Week #5 of your 6 week Meatless Monday Challenge
You’re almost there! This week’s meals are going green. Green for spring…green for health…green for new beginnings. Jump (like a green frog) over to Flo’s blog for the recipes where you’ll love being green with us! Next week is the… Read More ›
Meatless Monday Challenge week#2 (You’re healthier this week!)
Monday’s roll around pretty fast, don’t they? We hope you enjoyed last week’s menu. There are no “rules” to this (I hate rules, don’t you?) so relax and have fun with it as it’s all about learning to be healthy. … Read More ›
Week 1 of the Meatless Monday Challenge
Ne rules here. We had a boatload (OK a dingyload) of people sign up for the Meatless Monday Challenge we posed on our Facebook page. If you want to take it a step further, you can also go 100% plant-based…the… Read More ›
What do you do with Chestnuts?
Here’s an easy way to prepare those delicious chestnuts and have your house smelling like heaven. Yes, we all know the song: Chestnuts roasting on an open fire…… I think lots of people see chestnuts but don’t want to bring… Read More ›
Is there anyone who would say NO to more dessert?
Not anyone that I know. If you’re following the Virtual Vegan Potluck, I say WELCOME and feel free to have seconds! Today I am proud to be part of the first ever (that I know of) Virtual Vegan Potluck! This… Read More ›
Easy Creamy Spaghetti Squash Casserole Recipe (vegan if you want it to be & gluten free)
“Spaghetti squash” is one of my most searched words when someone stumbles upon my blog. I have a great recipe for spaghetti squash cakes that is out of this world. So I’ve been on the lookout for more. Luckily, in… Read More ›
Easy Vegan Sloppy Joe (a “carnivore converter” recipe)
This amazingly satisfying version of the old family favorite got the “thumbs up” from picky “won’t-eat-anything-vegan” husband. The recipe subs out the chopped beef for quinoa, a seed that has all the complete protein of chopped meat without the unhealthy… Read More ›
Sugar-Free, Bake-Free, Gluten-Free Brownies…and they’re actually good!
I won’t lie to you. When I saw a recipe for these vegan no-bake brownies I thought “what are the odds that this is going to be good?” I had already bet on a vegan no-bake dessert the night before… Read More ›