Monthly Archives: August 2010

Vegan Frosting

Posted on August 29, 2010 by Vandy Roadifer

Anyone who knows me well knows that frosting is my biggest weakness when it comes to sweets. One year for my birthday my mom gave me a can of cream cheese frosting and a spoon instead of baking me a … Continue reading →

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Shrimp & Avocado Lettuce Wraps

Posted on August 29, 2010 by Vandy Roadifer

I had a really great shrimp and avocado salad at a local juice bar and wanted to recreate something like it. I tried it on corn tortillas but there was something missing: the crunch of the lettuce. I made this … Continue reading →

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Lamb Stuffed Baby Artichokes

Posted on August 25, 2010 by Vandy Roadifer

6 baby artichokes 2 Tbs lemon juice 1/2 cup water 1/2 lb ground lamb 1 tsp grapeseed oil (or olive oil) 1/2 medium onion, diced 1 tsp coriander seeds 1/2 tsp dried oregano 1/4 tsp ground cumin 1/8 tsp ground … Continue reading →

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Cucumber Aioli Sauce

Posted on August 25, 2010 by Vandy Roadifer

I absolutely love Greek food and Tzatziki sauce and realized tonight that it’d be the perfect accompaniment to my Lamb Stuffed Artichokes. Since I can’t have yogurt or dairy, I whipped up a substitute using mayonnaise instead. 1/2 cup mayonnaise … Continue reading →

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Swiss Chard w/ Cherries

Posted on August 24, 2010 by Vandy Roadifer

I’ve been eating a lot of leafy green vegetables lately (beet greens, collard greens, mustard greens, Swiss chard) and have been playing with flavor combinations. This one is my favorite so far and any leafy greens can be substituted for … Continue reading →

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Thai Almond Sauce

Posted on August 22, 2010 by Vandy Roadifer

I had a craving for Thai food but wasn’t in the mood for curry and didn’t have the ingredients for Pad Thai but I did have everything except peanut butter (which I hate) to make Thai Peanut Sauce.  I, however, … Continue reading →

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Braised Lamb Shanks

Posted on August 6, 2010 by Vandy Roadifer

I’ve looked at a lot of recipes and most call for wine and/or tomatoes, both of which are forbidden to me so I created my own recipe made with things I can eat. The last time I made it, it … Continue reading →

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