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Sesame Sriracha Tempeh. Vegan. Gluten Free.

February 3, 2015 by Knead to Cook Filed Under: Beans, Brunch, Evolution Power Yoga 40 Days, Fitness., Gluten Free, Running/Races, Salads, Sauces, Snacks, Vegan, Vegan proteins, Wheat Free 2 Comments

Sesame Sriracha Tempeh.

I made this tempeh in mind for a Buddha bowl (I’ll share a pic below) for dinner on Monday night. Tempeh is as versatile as chicken or pork if you’re a carnivore. It’s got a mild flavor and takes on whatever you throw at it. I marinaded this for about 6 hours and it had absorbed it perfectly. I love hot and spicy food. If you aren’t a big fan, use less Sriracha sauce in the marinade or add a bit of sweetness to help balance it out. I’ll share that option below as well. Tempeh can be purchased at most major grocery stores in the health food aisle. It’s a great option for protein in your diet.
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Kira’s Buffalo Wing Hummus. Vegan. Gluten Free.

February 1, 2015 by Knead to Cook Filed Under: Appetizers, Beans, Brunch, Condiments, Fitness., Gluten Free, Holiday, Party Foods, Running/Races, Snacks, Vegan, Vegan proteins, Wheat Free Leave a Comment

KIra’s Buffalo Wing Sauce. Vegan. Gluten Free.

Happy Super Bowl Sunday! Are you hosting a party? Attending a party? Or is it an low key party with family at your house? We’re the latter. I think my daughter’s boyfriend is coming over but other than that… I probably won’t make the whole game. More on that later.

Today I made a big batch of vegan chili to simmer all day. My youngest, Kira, wanted to make my father and husband a snack as a thank you for all of the hard work in her room this weekend. I’ll spare you the details on that. She came up with a buffalo wing hummus and it turned it out great! I normally don’t post on Sunday but I had to get this one up in honor of the the national holiday of Super Bowl Sunday.

Super easy and fast to make and you control the heat. Perfect Super Bowl, healthy dish that packs that reminiscent flavor of wings. Happy Sunday! [Read more…]

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Smoky Marinated Flaxseed Tempeh.

January 20, 2015 by Knead to Cook Filed Under: Beans, Fitness., Gluten Free, Salads, Vegan, Vegan proteins, Wheat Free Leave a Comment

Smoky Marinated Flaxseed Tempeh| Knead to Cook.

Happy 2nd Monday of the week. Ha! I always feel that way when we have Monday off… Tuesday by default becomes the Monday of the week. Fighting to get everyone (ummm I mean my youngest) out of bed. School. The bus. Practice. Are you with me?

Well I started marinating this tempeh on Sunday. Baked it on Monday and added it to mixed greens for a nice dinner. I try to steam and marinade several blocks of tempeh on the weekend so that I just need to cook it during the week and use it for tacos, a sandwich, paired with quinoa or for a bowl. Tempeh, when cooked properly, is very flavorful and packed with vegan protein. I’m not a tofu or seitan fan so I’m pretty much relegated to tempeh but I don’t mind. It is a favorite of mine.
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Multi Bean Garlicky Vegan Chili.

December 28, 2014 by Knead to Cook Filed Under: Beans, Evolution Power Yoga 40 Days, Fitness., Gluten Free, Mexican, Running/Races, Vegan, Vegan proteins, Wheat Free 2 Comments

Multi Bean Garlicky Vegan Chili

Multi Bean Garlicky Vegan Chili.

I hope you all had a lovely Christmas with family and friends. I can’t believe how long it takes to prepare and how quickly it seems to flash by. Our Christmas was filled with a faith, family and lots of good food. Today was my official first day back in the kitchen post 4th finger surgery. I’m healing well and back to running. More on that below. Today started out quite rainy and dismal. Did my longest recovery run this morning, which was quite a feat. Errands with my husband. Then home to make a big pot of chili. My youngest was sick over Christmas and has shared her sore throat with me. I’m bound and determined to fight this so this chili is packed with lots of garlic. My Italian girl remedy for everything that ails me!

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Balsamic Dijon Tempeh. Vegan.

November 21, 2014 by Knead to Cook Filed Under: Beans, Brunch, Evolution Power Yoga 40 Days, Gluten Free, Running/Races, Vegan, Vegan proteins, Wheat Free Leave a Comment

Balsamic Dijon Tempeh || Knead to Cook.

Tempeh is one of my favorite vegan proteins. I know, originally, I was terrified of it but once I learned that it is similar to cooking traditional chicken or pork – I switched my mindset and went with that for seasonings etc. The first thing that’s a must is steaming it to take away the bitter flavor. This recipe I marinated for 2 days, actually forgot about it until last night. It was perfect atop our arugula greens and is such an easy and tasty protein. Super easy dinner and great for leftovers. Plus crumbling it works great too!
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Vegan and gluten free protein blondies.

November 14, 2014 by Knead to Cook Filed Under: Beans, Breakfast, Brunch, Desserts, Evolution Power Yoga 40 Days, Fitness., Holiday, Holiday Baking Ideas, Running/Races, Snacks, Vegan, Vegan proteins, Vitamix 8 Comments

Vegan Gluten Free Blondies | Knead to Cook.

These blondies have been a favorite of my girls for about 3 years. I normally make them during swim season for a protein-packed snack post swim practice. Today, I revamped a bit by adding additional protein, thanks to Vega these are even better now and a great protein source from the chickpeas, nut butter and the vegan protein. My kids have NO idea whats in these and don’t care. They just devour and I stand back and smile. I made the batch half and half. Half with vegan Enjoy Life chocolate chips and half without for my husband who is allergic to cocoa. They are moist and delicious. The perfect after-school, after-practice or after-dinner dessert.
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Vegan Pumpkin Chili.

October 16, 2014 by Knead to Cook Filed Under: Beans, Chili, Evolution Power Yoga 40 Days, Fitness., Gluten Free, Mexican, Running/Races, Vegan, Vegan proteins, Wheat Free 1 Comment

Vegan Pumpkin Chili by Knead to Cook.

Vegan Pumpkin Chili.

Last week I was thrilled to purchase Thug Kitchen’s first cookbook. Scouring each vulgar sentence (that’s their schict) and recipes of this masterpiece – I wanted to try a protein-packed recipe first. I made this recipe Monday and have enjoyed it all week as leftovers topped with my smoky spicy cashew cheese sauce, which elevated it to a whole new level. I modified their recipe a bit and absolutely LOVE it and will be making it again and again this winter. Even your most hardcore carnivores won’t be missing the meat in this flavor-packed chili.

Thug Kitchen tweeted me back after seeing my post… I’m honored and so happy but can’t retweet due to the vulgarity. Sorry – ha ha.
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Veggie Burger. Vegan. Gluten Free.

September 30, 2014 by Knead to Cook Filed Under: 4th of July/Patriotic, Beans, Gluten Free, Party Foods, Running/Races, Vegan, Vegan proteins, Vegetarian, Vitamix, Wheat Free 2 Comments

Veggie burger. Vegan and gluten free by Knead to Cook.

Veggie burger. Vegan and gluten free.

Yesterday was my husband’s birthday. This was post 2 days after our anniversary and homecoming. It was a busy weekend. Because his birthday falls on a Monday, and we went out this weekend for our anniversary, he requested vegan burgers for his special dinner. Done! This burger is sturdy and more like it’s meat counterpart. You can even grill this burger without it falling apart – like many or most vegan burgers. This one is also packed with fiber and protein.
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Cilantro Lime Tempeh Bowl. Vegan. Gluten Free.

September 24, 2014 by Knead to Cook Filed Under: Beans, Brunch, Evolution Power Yoga 40 Days, Gluten Free, Mexican, Running/Races, Vegan, Vegan proteins, Vegetarian, Wheat Free 3 Comments

Cilantro Lime Tempeh Bowl | Knead to Cook

Cilantro Lime Tempeh Bowl

Okay just got the dreaded call that my hair appointment had to be rescheduled so I will take my extra free time and get my post up now instead of later. A little background… A few weeks ago I was blessed to make a connection with Smiling Hara Tempeh. It was instant love! No lie. I’m always so excited to connect with people who are passionate about healthy, good quality food. Since becoming a vegan 10 months ago, I’ve really found a love for tempeh (temp – pay). I love marinating, grilling, broiling or pan frying it in coconut oil. But my issue… finding good tempeh!

So the good folks at Smiling Hara sent me a care package and it arrived while I was in Texas. I opted not to marinate this first dish because I really wanted to taste the actual product. I went with the original soy product in this recipe but will be featuring other variations that they sell in future recipes. This recipe is super easy and I was so impressed with the flavor! Most grocery stores only sell one brand, which is quite bitter to me – this tempeh doesn’t have that annoying bite. Okay so let’s get onto this recipe…
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Vegan Veggie Breakfast Scramble.

September 11, 2014 by Knead to Cook Filed Under: Beans, Breakfast, Brunch, Easter, Evolution Power Yoga 40 Days, Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegan proteins, Vegetarian, Wheat Free 2 Comments

Vegan Veggie Breakfast Scramble | Knead to Cook.

Vegan Veggie Breakfast Scramble.

All morning I’ve been reminiscing 9/11. I can’t believe it’s been 13 years. This was the one and only memorable moment in history that I had happen in my life. It’s that moment when you remember exactly where you were, what you were doing and exactly how you felt. I was living on the west coast and it was quite early when I turned on the news. I remember looking at my small toddler and baby questioning what kind of world I brought them into. My prayers and thoughts are with all those who were impacted by the devastating act. #neverforget

Today I got up early and ran 4 solemn miles and did a circuit of weightlifting. I debated posting today but realize that life and healing requires us to keep moving forward, even with a heavy heart.

I made this recipe for lunch on Monday and have made it several times for breakfast and I vary the veggies I use depending on what I have in my fridge. Perfectly paired with your favorite toast, gluten free bread etc. It’s super filling and protein packed. It’s also a nice departure from a typical smoothie for breakfast. I also served this as dinner to my husband mixed up with toasted quinoa and he loved it.

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