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Vegan Kale Pesto & Crazy For Kale Launch Party!

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Today marks the official launch of Hallie (from Daily Bites) new eBook, Crazy for Kale.  I was more than excited to participate in this fun party to celebrate a cookbook devoted entirely to one of my very favorite vegetables” KALE!!!! 

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Posted in Appetizers, Grain Free/Paleo, Main Dish, Recipes 4 Everyday, Everyone, Sides & Salads, Vegan

Hearty Mixed Green Salad w/ a Cranberry Vinaigrette

Hearty Green Salad w/ a Cranbeery Vinaigrette

     Sweet, tart, crunchy, and creamy.  A salad with all my favorites!  With the new year, we are all tightening our resolve, and my family is  no different.  Salads like these always make it easier to get your greens in,

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Crispy Paleo Oven Baked Sweet Potato Fries

Paleo Sweet Potato Fries

Sweet potato fries have always been a favorite of mine.  I have made more versions than I can shake a stick at, and let me tell you…regardless of the ingredients, it is the technique that has proven the key.  I

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Homemade Sunflower Seed Butter, Extra Creamy

Homemade Extra Creamy Sunflower Seed Butter

You may be thinking to yourself, “Really Tess?!  Make my own sunflower seed butter?!  As if I would go to the hassle to do THAT!!” Well let me convince you. This requires no special skills. It is done in under

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Posted in Grain Free/Paleo, Miscellaneous, Recipes 4 Everyday, Everyone, Sides & Salads, Snacks, Vegan

Perfect Crispy Bacon – The Easy Way!

  It never occurred to me that most people didn’t cook bacon this way.  This is THE only way I have cooked my bacon for so long, I have learned to take it for granted!  I love this method for

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Posted in Breakfast, Miscellaneous, Recipes 4 Everyday, Everyone, Sides & Salads

Quick Oven Roasted Cauliflower w/ Lemon & Garlic

I just about died and went to heaven.  For a vegetable. Me?!  This was a spontaneous throw together last minute side dish.  I had two heads of cauliflower to use, so it was a logical choice.  Problem was, cauliflower preparations

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Simple Sauteed Broccoli w/ a Kick

Fresh broccoli bursting with flavor, and ready in less than 10?  In a veggie rut and want something a little more zangy?  This side dish was born of these two desires.  I get SO sick of plain old steamed broccoli

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Easy No-Peel Creamy Applesauce

I have always loved making my own applesauce..but it was such a time consuming adventure!  Not anymore! Let me introduce you to the easiest applesauce ever: no peeling, AND the fiber of the peel is blended right in. The texture

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Broccoli Salad w/ Bacon & Cranberries

I have made this salad more times than I can count.  It was a salad we had picked up at our local deli one night for an easy side to our BBQ.  I loved the combo, but hated that everything

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Vietnamese Salad Rolls w/ Dipping Sauce

Salad rolls are an absolutely dear food to my taste buds.  I have had them so many different ways, each restaurant has their own style.  I love making my own at home for many reasons. A.)  It’s WAY cheaper!  I

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Posted in Grain Free/Paleo, Sides & Salads, Snacks, Vegan
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My name is Tessa, and I have learned to cook without almost all major allergens! I have a focus on making family foods as healthy as possible. Real food is my obsession. Gluten free, casein free, vegan, Paleo, sugar free: I have a little of something for anyone with restrictions., Take a peek, you're sure to find something delicious, and if you need any help, I am always willing to help you tweak things your tastes and dietary needs!
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