I have been experimenting with different wraps. I need to find the perfect wrap to serve as finger foods at an upcoming family gathering. This is one version I created. It starts with my Spicy Kale Salad recipe. Then I added some cubed tempeh sautéed with green peppers, onions and jerk seasoning. I wrapped it […]
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Beans and rice can be a big part of a vegan diet but you don’t have to get bored eating the same ole thing. It’s time to get creative! Black-eyed peas a popular not only here in the US but also in the motherland. I posted a recipe for red red from Ghana last spring,
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While I was in Chicago last month I did most of the meal prep for my family. I wanted to be sure I had vegan food to feed myself and my family, one of which was recovering from surgery. Because most of them weren’t regularly vegan I also wanted to be sure they didn’t feel
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Earlier this week I mentioned this recipe in my review of the book Raw Energy. Here is my adaption of the recipe. It is very tasty and could easily be served to guests. While this is in a raw food recipe book, given what I talked about in my post about raw nuts I don’t suppose
In Ghana a popular black eyed pea stew recipe is Red Red. I first had it while visiting friends in Accra. I liked it so much I ordered it again while we were at One Africa in Elmina. Red Red is often served with fried plantains which may be used to scoop up mouthfuls of
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Beans are common in a vegan or vegetarian kitchen. They are also common in many different regions of the world. Indian curry dishes are great because they are highly flavorful and can be made spicy if you prefer some heat to your meals. There are many curry blends available on the market but it is
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Nana Kwaku loves soba noodles. These noodles are typically made from buckwheat (which is not a wheat) so they are gluten-free. Check the package if you are avoiding gluten. For a partially raw dish marinate the vegetables in the dressing rather than flash cooking them. Ingredients: 1/2 to 1 package of soba noodles 1/2 cup
A reader asked about organic grits. This recipe is how we eat them. This is not something we eat regularly but when we want a warm, stick to your ribs kind of start to the day this is an option. We always look for organic due to the possible use of GMOs in conventional corn.
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