Vegan and Gluten Free Sweet Potato Casserole.

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Vegan and Gluten Free Sweet Potato Casserole.

Vegan and Gluten Free Sweet Potato Casserole | Knead to Cook.

This Thanksgiving my husband is vegetarian.  I’m vegan.  My oldest is dairy and gluten free.  I started to think about our Thanksgiving menu, because we host, and I knew I had to revamp my sweet potato casserole recipe because its the one dish my kids clammer over.  Today I opted to do a test run of subbing out the dairy and flour to make sure they love it and that everyone else will too.  I take some heat about my vegan diet and I don’t want anyone to feel like my dishes are boring and flavorless because they are vegan.  Vegan food is so flavorful!  No one will miss the decadence with this dish… it is so good.  #thankful

I served this for dinner last night and my family loved it.  So thankful for no complaints (especially from my youngest).  The revamp was a success!

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Roasted Red Pepper Cream Sauce. Vegan.

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Roasted Red Pepper Cream Sauce. Vegan.

Roasted Red Pepper Cream Sauce. Vegan. Knead to Cook.

You don’t have to give up rich, creamy sauces when opting to eat a vegan diet.  This sauce would rival any dairy cream sauce but is a healthier, protein-packed version.  I made this sauce to top pasta but it could easily be used for a dip for veggies, crackers or chips.  My husband also used this as a spread on his sandwiches.  You an even top your salad greens with it.  The uses are endless.  You adjust the spices so it is totally customizable.  Meatless Monday just got a whole lot easier. Prep this sauce (soaking your cashews) and store in the fridge all week and use in various ways throughout the week.
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Smashed vegan baked potatoes.

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Smashed vegan potatoes.

Smashed vegan potatoes | Knead to Cook.

Potatoes.  I have a love affair with them.  Smashed.  Mashed.  Roasted.  I’m not picky, I’m just being honest here. I do love smashed potatoes for the mere reason that there is more surface to be crunchified (yes, making up words again) and I’m all over crunchy food. These are the perfect side dish for breakfast to dinner.  Kids love them. Adults love them. You just can’t go wrong. Also, these are perfect for the holidays – because you can pre-boil and then just broil when needed for a few minutes.  Easy is good! Let’s get to it!  These also would serve as a fun side dish for Thanksgiving if you don’t want to do the whole mashed potato thing…
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Dinosaur Kale Smoothie. My daily vegan breakfast.

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Dinosaur kale smoothie.

Dinosaur kale smoothie | Knead to Cook.

This is my smoothie I have post run or workout 6 days a week. One morning, typically Saturday my husband and I go out for a date breakfast so that’s the odd day I don’t partake.  This smoothie has morphed over the weeks/months and I love it.  It’s packed with protein, vitamins, minerals, calcium and I totally get lots of greens first thing in the morning.  I’m totally a creature of habit and never sour of this tall green beauty. I love dinosaur kale aka Italian kale for its deep flavor.  You can use regular curly kale and more or less of it depending on your taste.  Seriously love this one!

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The Best Cinnamon Cookies. Vegan and Gluten Free.

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Cinnamon Cookies. Vegan and Gluten Free | Knead to Cook.

Cinnamon Cookies. Vegan and Gluten Free | Knead to Cook.

I know, I know… it’s not Thanksgiving yet and I’m posting a picture of Santa.  I hate that but my reasoning is simple – I’m thinking these cookies would be perfect for the holidays. They are cinnamony (yes, I made up that word) and perfect. Crunchy on the outside and chewy in the center.  Gluten and nut free and vegan.  Yummm.

A little background on how these cookies came to be.  I had an eye appointment on Tuesday and stopped at my favorite, larger grocery store, up by my doc’s office that I rarely get to go to.  I stumbled upon this magnificent beauty and started thinking about what wonderful creation could emerge from the use of this find.  These cookies are the perfect culmination of ingredients.  I don’t normally eat cookies but did tap into the stash quite a few times this week.  Ooooopps!

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Balsamic Dijon Brussels Sprouts.

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Balsamic Dijon Brussels Sprouts

Balsamic Dijon Brussels Sprouts | Knead to Cook

My very first post on my new blog.  I hope you love the format and style.  Peanut Butter and Jenny and I worked tremendously hard on every single aspect of what you see.  I swear it’s like building a house. Okay so back to business.  I made this side dish on Sunday and proceeded to eat it all. I’m embarrassed but maybe not. I do this all the time. So I’m way behind on posts so let me get to it!

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Smoked Sesame Tempeh.

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Smoked Sesame Tempeh

Smoked Sesame Tempeh by Knead to Cook.

Happy November!!  I can’t believe we’re in the month of Thanksgiving.  I mean Christmas is NEXT month.  I’m trying to breathe because I’m normally on top of gifts etc. by now but this year is just different.  Trying to mix things up this year…we shall see how this works out.

I hope you Halloween was super fun!  My oldest and her boyfriend took my youngest trick or treating.  We went through about 25 lbs of candy – Happy to report that not one piece was consumed by me.  Friday my husband took off so we went to the farmer’s market early.  Took the dogs for walks and enjoyed the day after a really hard week.  Saturday was my rest day and then Sunday it was crazy windy and despite my desire to ride – I opted to run.  My husband rode his bike.  The winds were in excess of 20 mph.  I’ll admit – it was a hard 7 miler but I got it done.  Then we enjoyed watching the NYC marathon and then football the rest of the day and cooking.

Yesterday I was in a mood for tempeh and wanted to cook it in a different manner.  The end result was really good and my husband and I pretty much ate it all.  I hope you enjoy this recipe and give it a try.
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Zucchini Carrot Cake. Vegan and Gluten Free.

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Zucchini Carrot Cake. Vegan and Gluten Free.

Zucchini Carrot Cake. Vegan and Gluten Free | Knead to Cook.

Zucchini Carrot Cake.  Vegan and Gluten Free.  

I was trying out another recipe from Cara Reed’s new vegan and gluten free cookbook.  I mixed it up a bit and it turned out super delicious.  I had zucchini and carrots I wanted to use and just enough gluten free flour to pull this off.  This recipe would easily make awesome muffins or like I did – in a loaf pan sliced thicker then in half like a brownie.  Perfect snacking option for school, breakfast or dessert.

I opted not to use walnuts but they are pretty customary in carrot cake/breads.  My kids aren’t fans so I didn’t put them in.  I also didn’t ice this bread/cake but you certainly could if making cupcakes especially.
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Gluten Free Oatmeal Bowl. Vegan.

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Gluten Free Oatmeal Bowl.

Gluten Free Oatmeal Bowl by Knead to Cook.

Gluten free oatmeal bowl.  

I posted this on IG yesterday and I had a ton of requests for the recipe so I thought I would write up for you all.  I wasn’t sure what I wanted for lunch and I knew it had to be something warm.  I couldn’t shake the chill after my run, post shower and bundling myself up – and a cup of tea.  This hit the spot.  You can customize it for your preference.  Would serve as a quick breakfast, lunch, snack or dinner when you don’t have to make dinner for the entire family – don’t you cherish those nights?  I do!
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Stuffed Spaghetti Squash. Vegan. GF.

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Stuffed Spaghetti Squash. Vegan. GF.

Stuffed Spaghetti Squash. Vegan. GF. | Knead to Cook.

Stuffed spaghetti squash that is totally vegan and packed with delicious protein power.

I made this recipe a few weekends ago and neglected to share it with you all.  Today’s dreary, gloomy – bad photo-shooting kind of day, made this the perfect one to share.  Currently I have a carrot zucchini (vegan and gluten free) loaf baking away so I thought I would grab a few minutes to finish this post before I run to get my daughter for a dentist appointment.  There’s always something going on, I swear!

I was, in the past, greatly fearful of the spaghetti squash.  I’m not sure why.  Italian girl, lover of pasta – maybe?  Well that said girl now doesn’t eat pasta and I need my fix.  Spaghetti squash to the rescue!  This recipe was concocted to pack some protein in it and to twist it up and not make my typical sauce/squash recipe.  It turned out great and you can use the squash itself as the bowl if you like.  Super festive for the holidays if you ask me.  Plus sooooooo easy!

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