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20 Must-Have Cookbooks for the Vegan Kitchen

March 2, 2015 By Colleen

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Want some inspiring Cookbooks for Vegan or Plant Based meals? I have some fun books in this Vegan Cookbook Collage! I have over 4 shelves full of cookbooks. Most of my Cook Books are Vegan, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free or combinations there of. I do have some Paleo Cookbooks also.

There are so many great cooking guides out now that give healthy information as well such as Forks over Knives Plan, The China Study All-Star Collection and McDougall’s Quick and Easy Cookbook. I highly recommend these 20 cookbooks, pictured above, for Vegan and Plant Based Recipes! I also have another list of my favorite Vegan Cook Books in my Pantry you can click HERE to check those out. You can never have too many cooking guides!

20 Must-Have Cookbooks for the Vegan Kitchen

Thug Kitchen: The Official Cookbook: Eat Like You Give a F*ck

The Oh She Glows Cookbook: Over 100 Vegan Recipes to Glow from the Inside Out

Deliciously Ella: 100+ Easy, Healthy, and Delicious Plant-Based, Gluten-Free Recipes

The Forks Over Knives Plan: How to Transition to the Life-Saving, Whole-Food, Plant-Based Diet

Veganomicon: The Ultimate Vegan Cookbook

Isa Does It: Amazingly Easy, Wildly Delicious Vegan Recipes for Every Day of the Week

Plant-Powered Families: Over 100 Kid-Tested, Whole-Foods Vegan Recipes

Fresh from the Vegan Slow Cooker: 200 Ultra-Convenient, Super-Tasty, Completely Animal-Free Recipes

Chloe’s Vegan Italian Kitchen: 150 Pizzas, Pastas, Pestos, Risottos, & Lots of Creamy Italian Classics

But I Could Never Go Vegan!: 125 Recipes That Prove You Can Live Without Cheese, It’s Not All Rabbit Food, and Your Friends Will Still Come Over for Dinner

Salad Samurai: 100 Cutting-Edge, Ultra-Hearty, Easy-to-Make Salads You Don’t Have to Be Vegan to Love

The China Study All-Star Collection: Whole Food, Plant-Based Recipes from Your Favorite Vegan Chefs

The Blender Girl: Super-Easy, Super-Healthy Meals, Snacks, Desserts, and Drinks–100 Gluten-Free, Vegan Recipes!

Street Vegan: Recipes and Dispatches from The Cinnamon Snail Food Truck

Artisan Vegan Cheese

Vegan Casseroles: Pasta Bakes, Gratins, Pot Pies, and More

Afro-Vegan: Farm-Fresh African, Caribbean, and Southern Flavors Remixed

Vegan Pressure Cooking: Delicious Beans, Grains, and One-Pot Meals in Minutes

The McDougall Quick and Easy Cookbook: Over 300 Delicious Low-Fat Recipes You Can Prepare in Fifteen Minutes or Less

Vegan Cupcakes Take Over the World: 75 Dairy-Free Recipes for Cupcakes that Rule

$300 Amazon or PayPal March Madness Giveaway

March 1, 2015 By Colleen 13 Comments

Exactly what is March Madness? You may have heard the expression mad as a March hare? Well, March is a magical month that contains quite a few events. March is known for basketball tournaments and St. Patrick’s Day which pulls up images of all sorts of beer drinking. March ushers in the 1st day of Spring and school Spring Breaks which in itself is a bit of madness. March also begins daylight savings time which can make us all crazy. But for me, March madness envelopes having gone through the dead of winter and gives me cabin fever wanting to get outside and do “normal” things minus the snow!

What does March Madness mean to you?

$300 Amazon or PayPal March Madness Giveaway

A group of fabulous bloggers have come together to bring one lucky reader a $300 Amazon or PayPal March Madness Giveaway! The bloggers that have donated towards the cost of this giveaway will be found on the Rafflecopter.

This giveaway is open worldwide and ends March 16, 2015 at 11:59 PM EST. Please read our Terms and Conditions at the end of this post.

Enter on the Rafflecopter below and good luck:

Terms and Conditions: This blog and any participating blogs did not receive compensation for the published material in this post. No purchase required to enter this giveaway and there is a limit of one entrant per household. Void where prohibited. Odds of winning are determined by the number of valid entries received. Winner will be chosen by Random.org and will be emailed via the email address used to enter the contest. New winner(s) will be chosen if original winner(s) has not responded within 48 hours of email notification. This blog and other participating bloggers are not responsible for shipment of prize(s). Sponsor(s) are responsible for all shipping costs related to prize(s). This giveaway is not administered, sponsored, endorsed by, or associated with Facebook, Twitter, Google, Pinterest or other social media outlet. Disclaimer is posted in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission 10 CFR, Part 255 Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.

$1,000 St. Patrick’s Day Round Robin Giveaway

February 28, 2015 By Colleen 277 Comments

Are you having cabin fever yet with this long cold winter? Well we put together a St. Patrick’s Day Round Robin Blogger Giveaway to make March a bit more fun!

There are no rafflecopters or giveaway forms to fill out. We want this to be fun and easy. There are 40 of us, each giving away a gift card for $25, That’s a total of $1000.00 up for grabs! It won’t take long for you to hop to each of us. And you have 40 chances to win! Hope you have lots of fun.

Here is how a Round Robin Giveaway works:

You will start here, with my blog, enter my giveaway and then click through at the end of this post to visit another blogger with a giveaway. Each blogger will link to another blogger and another giveaway.

I am offering my winner their choice of a $25 Starbucks Gift Card or $25 PayPal Cash

St. Patrick’s Day Round Robin Giveaway

$25 Starbucks OR $25 Paypal Cash

WINNER: Marie Anne C

has been notified, chose and received $25 Paypal Cash! Congrats!!

Entering is easy! There is only one required entry and a few optional entries.

Required ENTRY: Leave me a comment below telling me how you like the new blog theme and colors and if you’d make any other changes!

Optional Entries: The entries below are optional. They are not required to win but will increase your chances by increasing your number of entries into the contest. Be sure to leave a new comment for each entry.

Visit My Facebook Page and comment on any Facebook post.

FOLLOW ME on Twitter and comment here that you did.

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Details: This Giveaway is open WorldWide and ends 3/20 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time.

That’s all! Leave your comment below and complete any optional entries that you would like and you are done.

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$100 Chit Chat Giveaway

February 26, 2015 By Colleen 3 Comments

$100 Chit Chat Comment Sweepstakes

Organized by Budget Earth

It is hard to believe that it is almost March! Our winter in Alaska has been very different and much warmer than those in the lower 48 have been experiencing. It is making me want to get outside and play in the dirt even if it is still frozen! This time of year is also a time to reflect for me and take a breath so to speak. My life has slowed down from the holidays and I have time to relax before life hits hard again.

Now is a great time to say thank you to our loyal readers! A bunch of us bloggers got together and created this super cool $100 Chit Chat Giveaway! Unlike traditional giveaways, this one contains no follow pages, likes or follows – just good old fashioned comments! In other words, we want your thoughts and to see what stuff you like the most on our blogs.

Each of the entries are either a daily comment on a blog, or a single one-time comment. We tried keeping it as easy as possible so that you can sit back and relax while trying to win some extra spending money. So, what is the prize? Well, someone is going to walk away with a $100 Amazon Gift Card or cash through Paypal – your choice!

Before entering, just make sure to read the rules below and then enter on the Rafflecopter! Good luck everyone & may the odds be forever in your favor!

Chit Chat Comment Sweepstakes

One lucky reader will win $100 Amazon Gift Card or Cash via Paypal.
Open Worldwide.
Winners will be chosen at random through Gleam via Random.org.
Sweepstakes ends March 13th at 11:59pm ET.
Winner will be notified via email.
Winner will have 48 hours to respond before a new winner is chosen.
Budget Earth is responsible for prize fulfillment.
Must be 18 years or older to enter.
Only one entrant per household.
Void where prohibited.
Entering the giveaway form means you agree to terms above.
Good Luck!

Disclosure: This blog did not receive compensation for this giveaway. Facebook, Twitter, & Pinterest are in no way associated with this sweepstakes. Prize fulfillment will be handled by Budget Earth.

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Easy Mealtime Hacks and $220 Prize Giveaway from Van’s Foods

February 26, 2015 By Colleen 28 Comments

Easy Mealtime Hacks

Have I mentioned how much I love Van’s Foods Products? I use their gluten free frozen waffles as a staple in my pantry and love their gluten free selection of goodies. Van’s Foods knows our time is valuable and is sharing some easy mealtime hacks with us as well as a fabulous giveaway which you can check out at the end of this post. They are offering a fitbit, yoga stuff, a $50 Visa Gift Card and product coupons to a lucky winner, all prizes ARV $220!! But first let’s check out what Van’s Foods has to share with us!

Hello from Van’s Foods!

We know how busy life can be for Van’s foods fans. Between work, working out, parenting, driving, walking, riding, creating, days get full – fast.

Some meals are easy, and you’ve got plenty of time to plan, shop and put together something delicious.

Other times, there’s yoga or soccer or Scouts or a late meeting, and you need something fast and easy that you can still feel good about eating.

Which brings us to our gift to you this month – easy, nutritious mealtime hacks from your friends at Van’s. They’re all delicious, nutritious and a cinch to pull together.

First up?

Breakfast. To pack a quick protein punch, start with Greek yogurt and pair it with whatever fresh or frozen fruit you’ve got on hand. Add Van’s Soft Baked Whole Grain Granola Clusters and you have decadent flavor and a hearty, wholesome start to your day. (With taste like that, you’d never guess they’re gluten-free!)

Snack. Now before you put away those breakfast fixings, tuck that handy re-sealable bag of granola in your briefcase, purse or backpack. It’ll be there for you all day as a soft, chewy pick-me-up whenever the snacking urge strikes. The best part? You can feel great about every whole grain bite.

Dinner. For homemade feel in a fraction of the time, gather the following: Van’s new gluten-free Ultimate Cheddar Penne Pasta, a rotisserie chicken and the fresh or frozen veggie of your choice.

Warm up your veggies while your pasta is cooking – and take a moment to slice the chicken for serving. Season your veggies with salt and pepper and serve with the pasta and chicken. (For variety, you can also choose Van’s Rotini & Red Sauce or Creamy Herb & Garlic pasta.

No time for veggie prep? Grab some pre-cut crudités while you’re at the store, and embrace the convenience.

Need more ideas for delicious, nutritious meals? Stop by our blog, where we feature great recipe ideas from some of your favorite writers. Happy hacking!

GIVEAWAY TIME!

At Van’s Foods, we know it can be tough to stay active and track progress along with everything else in your life. To make it a little easier, we’re offering one lucky winner the chance to win:

a complete yoga set with all the basics including a 1/4″ thick yoga mat, 12″ foam roller, D-ring yoga strap and foam yoga block
a Fitbit
coupons for free Van’s foods and
a $50 Visa Gift Card for a total value of $220 in prizes!

Begins NOW and Ends 3/13/2015 at 12 AM

Open to legal residents of USA who are 18 or older, no purchase necessary

Terms & Conditions can be found on the Rafflecopter

Enter on the Rafflecopter below and good luck!

This is a sponsored post written by Van’s International Foods, Inc. and facilitated by My Dairy-Free Gluten-Free Life.

Garlic Broccoli Recipe

February 16, 2015 By Colleen 43 Comments

This delicious and easy garlic broccoli recipe is a great way to get kids to eat their veggies. Double it to easily feed a crowd!

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Do you have kids that hate to eat their Broccoli? They try this jazzed up recipe! I happen to be one of the lucky ones who could eat cruciferous veggies anytime! But this easy lemony, garlicky flavor sure adds some zip.

Garlic Broccoli (recipe modified from big oven)

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Garlic Broccoli Recipe

This delicious and easy garlic broccoli recipe is a great way to get kids to eat their veggies. Double it to easily feed a crowd!

Prep Time3

Cook Time7

Total Time10

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: Vegetable

Servings:

Calories: 145kcal

Author: My Dairy-Free Gluten-Free Life

Ingredients

2 Tbsp olive oil
2 Tbsp minced garlic
2 Tsp lemon peel grated
2 lb broccoli stalks discarded, crowns cut into florets
½ cup water

Instructions

Heat oil in large skillet over high heat.
Add garlic and lemon peel and stir for 30 seconds.
Add broccoli and toss to coat. Add ½ cup water.
Cover skillet and cook until broccoli is crisp-tender and water has cooked away, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Notes

Nutritional values are based on one serving

Nutrition

My DIL is a fabulous cook and shares many of her recipes. This recipe is provided by Becky Fowler (DIL) who cooks dairy-free, gluten-free, soy-free, nut-free for her son. Becky has 2 small children and loves to sew and crochet in her spare time and can be found at Sew Need It. You can request specific items you would like sewn or crocheted for yourself, friends or family gifts!

Van’s Food Coupon Giveaway

February 12, 2015 By Colleen 25 Comments

I love Van’s Gluten Free Waffles! They don’t have the feel or taste of gluten free and are so yummy. They are our go to frozen waffle when I don’t make my own. Van’s is coming out with lots of new Gluten Free products!

You can check out donnahup.com’s full review on Van’s Gluten Free Granola. One lucky reader will be receiving 5 FREE product coupons so try out Van’s Food for themselves! All you have to do is enter on the Rafflecopter below.

*Giveaway is open to the US only. Ends 2/18/15 at 11:59pm CT. Good luck!

Enter on the Rafflecopter below for your chance to win:

Giveaway ends February 18th at 11:59 PM CT. No purchase is necessary to enter. Void where prohibited by law. The odds of winning are based on the number of entries received Open to US, 18+ only. Confirmed Winner(s) (by Random.org) will be contacted by email. Winner(s) have 24 hours to respond before a new winner is chosen. No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited by law. The sponsor(s) will be responsible for product shipment to winner(s) of this giveaway. My blog is not responsible for product shipment/delivery. This event is in no way administered, sponsored, or endorsed by, or associated with, Facebook and/or Twitter, Google, Pinterest. This disclosure is done in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission 10 CFR, Part 255 Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.

Top Tips for Starting a Gluten Free Diet Lifestyle

February 10, 2015 By Colleen 6 Comments

Top tips for starting a Gluten Free Diet Lifestyle

You must have heard a lot about why a gluten free diet or a gluten free lifestyle is healthy and how it can benefit you. Going the gluten free diet way is not an impossible task, however tough it may sound or seem at first. Yes, it is an uphill task but with a little knowledge and an open mind about the various gluten free foods that are available, you can easily accomplish the goal and lead a healthy life. Giving up on gluten can not only help you to get back in shape but has several other benefits as well. If you are heading towards a gluten free diet lifestyle, then the following tips and suggestions would be able to help you:

The first tip that will help you adjust to the gluten free diet lifestyle is to focus upon the various food options you have instead of focusing upon what all you can’t eat. There are many naturally gluten free foods available such as fruits, vegetables, meats, pulses and nuts etc which you can try and incorporate into you’re your daily eating routine.
There are a host of supermarkets, shops and health stores which now sell a variety of gluten free products such as muffins, pancakes, breads, cakes and others. There are also gluten free pastas and flour options too available in the market these days which you can try out. These products can also be bought by making use of attraction discount coupons at Frugaa’s website. On this site, you will find a large number of supermarkets and pharmacies offering many gluten free foods.

One of the most important things that you will now need to learn to fit completely into the gluten free lifestyle is to know the various gluten free diet recipes. For this, you can find recipes online or get a gluten-free cookbook. There are several websites dedicated to gluten free food recipes and these offer you a host of vegetarian and non-vegetarian recipes to try out.

As you move forward in your gluten-free diet lifestyle, you will begin to learn tricks to substitute gluten with other ingredients or items. For example, you will learn that in baking, flour is often substituted with Rice flour, mashed potatoes and ground almonds. By learning these tricks and ideas, you will soon be able to adapt completely to this way of living or eating.
Think of all the new and interesting things that you can now try out and eat. Avoid thinking about what all you are missing upon and rather make it a point to try out something new every day. Even the world of gluten free diet is full of creative cooking ideas, ingredients and foods to try.
If you ever lose focus or interest in the gluten-free diet lifestyle, then you can always pump in more energy and motivation in yourself by thinking of all the benefits that you are getting from giving up gluten. Besides weight loss, you can also avail the benefit of better overall health and fitness by going the gluten-free way.
Whenever you feel that you are experiencing gluten intolerance, contact your doctor in order to find out ways that can help you embark upon the rest of the journey without any major problems.

Roasted Salmon with Cilantro Pesto Recipe

February 9, 2015 By Colleen 19 Comments

I love pesto sauces with salmon. Since we eat gluten-free and dairy-free it can be hard to find great a great pesto. Here my Daughter in law shares her recipe for Roasted Salmon with Cilantro Pesto!

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You need to remember we live in Alaska and catch an abundance of fresh wild salmon ourselves. So you will find lots of fish recipes on my site. I hope you enjoy them. Fish is a very healthy alternative to meats.

Roasted Salmon with Cilantro Pesto Recipe

(recipe modified from big oven)

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Roasted Salmon with Cilantro Pesto Recipe

I love pesto sauces with salmon. Since we eat gluten-free and dairy-free it can be hard to find great a great pesto. Here my Daughter in law shares her recipe for Roasted Salmon with Cilantro Pesto!

Prep Time10

Cook Time15

Total Time25

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Seafood

Servings:

Calories: 491kcal

Author: My Dairy-Free Gluten-Free Life