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Potato Bean Soup

February 4, 2013 By Patrick McGilvray

Dark Chocolate Truffle Tart – Vegan & Gluten-Free

I made this decadent chocolate dessert for my beautiful wife Kristine on Valentine’s Day and I can safely say it was well received. Rich chocolate desserts are one of our favorite pastimes, and this non-dairy version of a culinary classic definitely satisfies our chocolate-loving souls. I adapted this version from a VegNews recipe and they…

Sweet potatoes are a must-have fuel source for plant-based athletes. These versatile and tasty tubers are jam-packed with nutritional benefits. They’re a good source of beta-carotene, Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Vitamin B6, iron, and potassium. Sweet potatoes are also a rich source of energy in the form of complex carbohydrates. Carbo-loading before long training days…

I’ve tried every kind of vegan and gluten-free pancake mix and recipe I could get my hands on. None of them are as good, or as amazingly simple, as these! One of the reasons I love these so much is I don’t have to stock my pantry with 10 kinds of gluten-free flour. There are…

Cajun food has always appealed to me; partly because of the uniqueness of the flavors and the general spiciness of the dishes, but also because of the mystique of the area. There’s an enchanting aura about that southern Louisiana bayou – spicy creoles and Zydeco music, hearty gumbos and voodoo all mix together in a…

If I had to pick just one regional food to eat for the rest of my life, it would be Mediterranean. I just love all of the naturally vegan options! Creamy hummus, fresh-baked pita, bitter olives, rich felafel, spicy lentils, and one of my favorites – tabbouleh. I love this light and refreshing tabbouleh all…