Tag Archives: vegan

Carrot Muffin-cakes

Posted on July 26, 2008 by Cheryl Harris

I just couldn’t wait to share these, they were so tasty!  They never last long around here. They are perfect for everyday snacking, with or without the glaze, and great for breakfast, too. And did I mention that they are gluten … Continue reading →

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Nanaimo bars redux–A trip down memory lane

Posted on July 18, 2008 by Cheryl Harris

I have to share a secret: few people enjoy food as much as nutritionists. Honest. In grad school, I had a friend Michelle who is a wonderful baker, and I got her recipe for Nanaimo bars. I’d make a huge … Continue reading →

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How can I roast thee? Let me count the ways…

Posted on July 13, 2008 by Cheryl Harris

I’m sneaking under the wire here to share one of my simple cooking favorites. Weekend Herb Blogging rules are changing so that we use exotic veggies and expand our horizons…and cauliflower doesn’t fit the bill! Cauliflower has a bum rap, … Continue reading →

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Nana Skillet Bread

Posted on July 4, 2008 by Cheryl Harris

By the time I got to stop by Kate’s Virtual BBQ Party, most of the letters, (aside from q and z, I think) were taken. So I figured I that N would work, although in the past, I’ve called this … Continue reading →

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Brazil Nut Brownies

Posted on June 30, 2008 by Cheryl Harris

I’ve got a few names for these brownies: Mayan brownies, Brazil nut brownies, and (dare I say it?) Black bean brownies.  Are you still there?  Please don’t run away!  I know the idea sounds wrong, but I can say, for … Continue reading →

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A GF Cookout and Blueberry Squares

Posted on June 28, 2008 by Cheryl Harris

One of my husband’s kung fu students is shipping off to Afghanistan, so we had a small cookout to send him off with warm wishes for safe and entirely uneventful tour. He and his wife are fabulous people, and it … Continue reading →

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Roasted Spring Onions

Posted on June 17, 2008 by Cheryl Harris

I’m a pretty free spirited gardener. So when I plant things, (like onions for example) I don’t label them because I can tell the difference between carrots and onions, right? I also (apparently) tend to forget what I planted from … Continue reading →

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Rosewater almond cookies

Posted on June 15, 2008 by Cheryl Harris

As my family is Middle Eastern, I grew up adoring baklava, hummus, shwarma, halva, tahini, and all that good stuff. Since developing allergies to…let’s see, ingredients in all of the above, I’ve really been missing the tastes of family and … Continue reading →

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Coconut Carob Truffles:Adopt a GF Blogger

Posted on June 9, 2008 by Cheryl Harris

The timing for this worked perfectly. It’s over 100 degrees outside, a perfect day for a no-bake recipe. Additionally, I’m attending a conference in June, and they’ve challenged all participants to go grain free for a month (including quinoa and … Continue reading →

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Quick and Flavorful Tomato Sauce

Posted on June 7, 2008 by Cheryl Harris

It was one of those moments. We were already hungry, and I was hoping to toss some sauce with veggies or pasta and call it dinner…then, the moment of panic creativity.  What do you mean we’re out of tomato sauce?  … Continue reading →

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