Archives for January 2016

Sweet Potato and Kale Curry Bowl. Vegan. GF.

January 11, 2016 by Knead to Cook Filed Under: Beans, Evolution Power Yoga 40 Days, Gluten Free, Indian-inspired., Potatoes, Running/Races, Vegan, Vegan proteins, Wheat Free, Your Life Edit Foundations 6 Comments

Sweet Potato and Kale Curry. Vegan. GF.

Hi everybody! Yes, Monday is here again… but I’m vowing to be positive despite the weekend going by way too fast. We had a cloudy, drizzly, rainy yet warmer weekend. Rainy days always thrust me into the kitchen. We stocked up on veggies at the farmer’s market on Saturday and I got busy. I seriously made so much food. This was one of the dishes… obviously.

If you know me, or know my blog – you know I love (seriously addicted) Indian food. I think it’s because I can always find vegan, gf food without worry. The earthy flavors are just captivating to me. Thankfully my husband and my oldest are equally smitten. I thought I would make a big pot so we had it after church and leftovers for the week. Resolutions still in tact: being cost conscious and planning ahead 🙂 Check and check.

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Friday Favorites. Series.

January 8, 2016 by Knead to Cook Filed Under: Friday Favorites Series, Giveaway!!!, Running/Races, Sponsored, Vegan 144 Comments

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I’m sticking to my Friday Favorites in the new year every week! Call it a resolution or a goal but I’m on it. I got up and hit the gym early (actually was standing in line, in the rain before they even opened). Eminem blasting on the radio as I pulled in to the parking lot which completely energized me. Ha! So let’s get this started. My favorites for the new year so far and oh yeah… a rocking giveaway! DON’T MISS OUT!
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Banana Overload Muffins. Vegan. GF.

January 7, 2016 by Knead to Cook Filed Under: Breads, Breakfast, Brunch, Desserts, Evolution Power Yoga 40 Days, Fitness., Fruit, Gluten Free, Holiday, Holiday Baking Ideas, Muffins, Quick Bread, Running/Races, Snacks, Vegan, Vegan proteins, Vitamix, Wheat Free 2 Comments

Banana Overload Muffins. Vegan. GF.

If you love bananas… brace yourself. These are the moistest, dreamy banana muffins I’ve ever created or made ever. Seriously. Pair these up with your favorite nut butter and it could be heaven on earth. Wow! I’m so excited. I cannot keep muffins in my cake stand for my family for more than a few hours. With 5 people living here including two teens… it’s an uphill battle. No joke. Plus with my oldest doing double swim practices and leaving my house at 5am – these are great pre-workout snack. The next time you have a bunch of very ripe bananas… you gotta try these! Ohhhhh and I forgot to mention – all made in your food processor. Easy peasy! I did eat one before my run today and they were great. Enough to give me some fuel without any stomach upset -that I typically experience.
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Garlicky Kale. Vegan. GF.

January 4, 2016 by Knead to Cook Filed Under: Breakfast, Dressings, Evolution Power Yoga 40 Days, Fitness., Gluten Free, Running/Races, Salads, Side dish, Sponsored, Vegan, Vegan proteins, Vinaigrette, Vitamix, Wheat Free 4 Comments

Garlicky Kale. Vegan. GF.

If you’ve ever had the wonderful opportunity to eat Whole Food’s garlicky kale – chances are you were in love at first bite. It’s the stuff kale lovers dream of… seriously. I’ve been making this recipe for the past three years of being vegan. I make it each week and keep it stashed in my fridge when hunger hits or I need a side dish in a hurry. It isn’t for the faint of hearts however, mandatory garlic lovers only.
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15 vegan staples to have in your pantry. Vegan. GF.

January 1, 2016 by Knead to Cook Filed Under: Breakfast, Brunch, Cookies, Desserts, Evolution Power Yoga 40 Days, Gluten Free, Holiday, Holiday Baking Ideas, Muffins, Nuts, Party Foods, Running/Races, Snacks, Vegan, Vegan proteins, Vegetarian, Vitamix, Wheat Free Leave a Comment

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Partnering with runlikekale.com (one of my favorite people ever) to highlight 15 vegan pantry items that I can’t live without. I get this question all the time and we thought it was fitting to kick off 2016 with a kitchen pantry makeover for a healthier you. I hope you enjoy a few items here but to read the entire list click here.

So without further adieu, let’s gets this rolling.

1. Bob’s Redmill gluten free rolled oats. I use these for classic oatmeal, overnight oats to grinding down to baking flour.
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2. Bob’s Redmill gluten free baking flour.
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3. Black rice. A good rule of thumb is that if a food has intense color (think red bell pepper, red cabbage, or yams) will have more vitamins and minerals. Those pigments pack a healthy punch!

4. Quinoa. Packed with protein, this pasta or rice substitute can be used for breakfast right on to lunch or dinner. 8 grams of protein per cup of cooked quinoa. It’s also great in soup!

To read the rest pop on over to Angela’s website.

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I’ll spare you all the miles I’ve run over the holidays – running equals sanity in my mind so suffice it to say I’ve had the highest running mileage weeks/month ever —— But here is my year-end recap. Considering last year I finished at 1201 – I was quite happy with my progress.

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Also I’m so excited to share that I will be a Pro Compression Ambassador for year 2! Wasn’t expecting that and so SO happy!!! Best wishes for 2016! Promise to be back in full-swing next week once everyone heads back into work/school and I can get into the kitchen. Love and happiness.

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