Delectable You

Edamame Hummus

I don’t know about but, but around 3pm, I start to feel like I want a snack. It’s tempting to snack on something bad for me, so in order to arm myself against bad behavior, I always keep healthy snacks and veggies in the fridge. I like to always have a few flavors of hummus […]

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Quinoa Pizza Crust – Gluten Free

I love pizza. In fact, every time we go to New York City, I declare to my husband that I will “eat my way through the city” by hitting all the best known pizza spots. I typically end up with a stomach ache when all is said and done, because gluten and dairy are a […]

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Chocolate Coconut Milk Ice Cream

I LOVE my ice cream. HUGE fan! I especially love chocolate ice cream. But the dairy doesn’t really love me, which, as you can imagine, can be a problem! Thankfully, coconut milk makes for an excellent replacement for dairy, and I’ve put together a recipe for coconut chocolate ice cream that is rich, smooth, and […]

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Fancy Guacamole

Everyone has their own guacamole recipe. Well, most everyone. And I am no exception! This week, I’m sharing my fancy guacamole with you! It’s got some fancy ingredients meant to take your regular guac to the next – albeit – fancier level! Here is what you will need: 3 ripe avocados The juice of 1 […]

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Buckwheat Banana Walnut Chocolate Chip Pancakes – Vegan/GF!

I’m a big breakfast fan. And I especially love chocolate chip pancakes! So when I finally discovered that buckwheat was not, in fact, a grain, but that was actually from the Rhubarb family, I was ecstatic! Because I prefer to stick to a mainly vegan, mainly gluten free diet. In honor of breakfast – and […]

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Kitchari

If you’re having digestive issues – or any trouble with your gut health, Kitchari might be your ticket to solace. This is an Indian dish that is often used it Ayurvedic medicine. The combination of beans and rice forms a complete protein, which is not only good for you, but easy on your tummy and […]

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Vegan Cream of Mushroom Soup

I got this recipe from an amazing food blogger named Joy the Baker. It never fails to delight my taste buds and impress those who may not be convinced that vegan can taste good! Here is what you will need: For the Soup: 6 tablespoons olive oil 3 medium yellow onion, chopped 9 garlic cloves, […]

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Peanut Butter Cups – Vegan & Gluten Free

I used to be absolutely obsessed with Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups. In fact, I dare say that I once ate 24 cups in one night. No, that is not a typo. I ate 24 of those suckers in the span of 4 hours. Needless to say, I was not well that night. These days, I’m […]

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Pumpkin Pie Chia Seed Pudding

I’m on a vegan kick these days. Actually, more like a vegan cleanse, but also cutting out alcohol, sugar, gluten, and anything processed and taxing on my digestive system. But that doesn’t mean I don’t want a little dessert! So I concocted this pumpkin pie chia seed pudding that is free of dairy, gluten, soy, […]

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Chocolate Banana Avocado Pudding

2 ripe avocados 1 large or 2 medium sized ripe bananas 5 tbsp unsweetened cocoa power 3 small dates 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1 tbsp maple syrup (or honey or agave) 3 tbsp almond or coconut milk A pinch of salt 1. Place all ingredients in a food processor or blender […]

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