Grateful Plateful

Nutty Flax and Raisin Granola Cereal

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Be forewarned, granola is exceptionally tasty, and is easily addictive. Lately I've been on a granola kick, so I've been experimenting with all sorts of different flavors over the past month. I have yet to be disappointed with granola. It always ends up being sweet and satisfying, no matter what I put in it. And with a splash of cold almond milk it's oh so satisfying!For this batch, I … [Read more...]

Creamy Mushroom Soup

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This soup has everything that makes cream of mushroom soup absolutely delicious...Thick, creamy textureRich, robust flavorsSmall surprises of roasted mushroom (and sauteed onion) in every biteAnd on top of being a perfect mushroom soup, it's healthy. It's low in fat, calories, and sodium, and it's high in great nutrients like Vitamin C and D, potassium, and calcium.I also made some Quick Bread … [Read more...]

Stuffing

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For the longest time I did not care for stuffing. I am not sure why- perhaps it was the texture, the fact that it was cooked inside of a corpse, or a combination of both. Needless to say, I didn't consume much stuffing as a child. It wasn't until I was in college, and began experimenting with different recipes, both homemade and store bought, that I began enjoying the dish. This year I brought my … [Read more...]

Whipped Cream

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I am so excited to share this recipe- it is super easy to make, cheaper than most other whipped creams, healthier, and stays much better than whipped dairy cream. For this recipe I use coconut cream (not to be confused with coconut milk). Coconut cream is similar to coconut milk, but the water content is much lower, and fat content is higher. When you refrigerate the coconut cream, much of the … [Read more...]

Cheesy Broccoli Casserole

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 A lot of people ask me what I eat for Thanksgiving. Well, growing up, my plate looked very similar to the way it looks today, but with no flesh. I remember being a kid and having a cut of meat served on  my plate. I would always ask for the smallest portion, because it wasn't very good, especially in comparison to the delicious "sides", which were far more nutritious and appetizing! … [Read more...]