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vegan mexican quinoa taco bowl.

Posted on January 22, 2015 by amyheight — No Comments ↓

California has awakened in me what I assume is a love of Mexican food that has been dormant since my nacho-and-burrito eating days, circa 2001. When you eschew corn, wheat, meat and dairy, much of the Americanized Mexican food menu…

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vegan slow-cooker taco filling.

Posted on April 11, 2014 by amyheight — No Comments ↓

A couple of years ago, having just moved in together in New York, Michael and I found ourselves elbow-deep in Crate + Barrel catalogues, trying to figure out what we might need in order to set up our apartment together.…

Tagged with: beans, burrito, easy dishes, garlic, lentils, Mexican, millet, quick meals, side dishes, slow cooker, spicy, tacos
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seven habits of happy home cooks.

Posted on April 8, 2014 by amyheight — No Comments ↓

How many times have you said this: “I’d love to cook more at home, but I just don’t have the time”? Cooking at home can seem daunting: there are so many factors to consider, from planning to shopping to actually…

Tagged with: batch cooking, beans, bulk cooking, easy recipes, family dinner, grains, home cooking, meal planning, meal prep, quick dinner, quick meals, save time, staples, time management, vegan, weeknight meals
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vegan refried beans.

Posted on April 7, 2014 by amyheight — No Comments ↓

One of the first things I discovered when I switched to a plant-based, gluten-free lifestyle is that there are certain cuisines that do not {easily} lend themselves to veganism or gluten-freedom. Barbecue is #1. Italian is #2. I was not…

Tagged with: beans, dips, mexican food, puree, restaurant adaptations, spices, spicy, taco
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8 days of christmas dips.

Posted on December 18, 2013 by amyheight — No Comments ↓

Not all party food has to be brutal for us; in fact, combining flavorful whole foods can create some of the most delicious potluck bring-alongs (and garner some of the most sincere compliments)! Truth be told, I probably love dips…

Tagged with: beans, dips, gluten-free recipes, holidays, legumes, party food, pesto, purees, spreads, tahini, vegan
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black eyed peas mashup [vegan mofo day #2].

Posted on September 2, 2013 by amyheight — No Comments ↓

I am a huge fan of beans. As I’ve blogged about before, they are a fabulous source of vegan protein, uber-filling, and packed with great minerals and vitamins. We have them at home usually 4-5 times a week, and I…

Tagged with: beans, easy recipes, gluten-free recipes, homecooking, plant-based, protein, recipes, vegan, vegan mofo, whole foods
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staples and spice day 7: cajun.

Posted on May 5, 2013 by amyheight — No Comments ↓

Spices: Cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion, paprika, thyme Staples: Brown rice, kidney beans Here we are at the final day of staples + spice! I hope this week has provided some easy, at-home ideas for combining ingredients in new ways.…

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demystifying protein [day one] – why do we need protein, anyway?

Posted on February 21, 2013 by amyheight — No Comments ↓

Welcome to Day One of Demystifying Protein in Seven Days! This happy little macronutrient is essential to a balanced diet and a healthy body. AND, with a little know-how, it’s easy to get enough through plant-based sources. Check back now…

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