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October 8, 2019 Bowls

Fall Harvest Salad with Roasted Vegetables & Wild Rice

This colorful and hearty fall harvest salad with maple vinaigrette is full of fiber and nutrients from wild rice, roasted carrots, radishes, sweet potatoes and onions. It’s a healthy and satisfying seasonal side dish. Plus, it’s vegetarian, gluten free and nut free! I just returned from over a week in Europe. First, I was in Berlin…

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August 5, 2019 Bowls

Roasted Eggplant and Tomato Pasta with Caramelized Onions

Savory roasted eggplant meets umami-rich roasted tomatoes, briney capers and sweet caramelized onions. This comforting veggie-packed pasta a must-have vegan weeknight dinner. There’s something about the end of summer that feels like the best time to eat pasta. And this plant-based recipe, full of late summer vegetables, hits the spot. If you’re gluten-free, this recipe…

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July 25, 2019 Appetizers

Vegan Zucchini Fritters with Lemon Cashew Cream

These Vegan Zucchini Fritters topped with a dollop of dairy-free Lemon Cashew Cream sauce are an easy way to use up your (or your neighbor’s) zucchini bumper crop. Bonus: they’re gluten-free thanks to chickpea flour! Summer means that gardens across the US are bursting with deep green zucchini. In Vermont, my mom grows a pretty…

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Instagram post 17907170095382615 We make some version of this Pomegranate Prosecco Spritz every Christmas! (We call it a Santa Baby 😉🎅🏻) It’s tart, not too sweet (but just sweet enough!), bubbly and so festive. @SantaMargheritaUS half-bottle Prosecco Superiore is the perfect choice (and its adorable size makes it a great hostess gift, too!). It has a fruity bouquet, a well-balanced flavor and tastes amazing - definitely stock up on a few bottles for the holidays! (More info in stories.) Here’s the quick & easy cocktail recipe: POMEGRANATE PROSECCO SPRITZ 1.5 oz pomegranate juice 1 oz raspberry liqueur 1 tbsp pomegranate arils (per drink) Top with 4 oz Santa Margherita half-bottle Prosecco Superiore Garnish with fresh rosemary Add pomegranate juice, raspberry liqueur and pomegranate arils to a coupe glass. Top off with chilled Santa Margherita half-bottle Prosecco Superiore, and garnish with fresh rosemary. Cheers! #ad #SantaMargheritaWines #UncorkExtraordinary #crowdedkitchen
Instagram post 17887475806444006 Are these cookies messy? Yep. Worth it? 💯🙌 Shortbread cookie base + homemade caramel layer + toasted coconut + a generous drizzle of dark chocolate. Plus, they’re 100% vegan & gluten free! Give ‘em a try this cookie season, recipe link in bio. #crowdedkitchen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #plantpower #plantbased #plantpowered #foodphotography #healthylifestyle #glutenfree #glutenfreerecipes #vegetarianrecipes #veganfoodshare #wholefoods #kitchn #onmytable #nikon #feedfeed #f52grams #homemade #buzzfeast #foodography #instayum #foodstyling #thenewhealthy #cookies #vegancookies #christmascookies #glutenfreebaking #veganbaking #veganchristmas
Instagram post 17844694162839514 After recipe testing & photographing non-stop Christmas cookies/desserts this week, feeling very much in need of a big salad tonight! This Mediterranean salad is perfect - plenty of refreshing veg (lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, pickled onion, mint), plant protein (falafel & crispy chickpeas) and a creamy tahini dressing. So good! Recipe on the blog, link in bio. #crowdedkitchen . . . . . . . . . . . . #plantpower #plantbased #plantpowered #foodphotography #healthylifestyle #glutenfree #glutenfreerecipes #vegetarianrecipes #veganfoodshare #wholefoods #kitchn #onmytable #nikon #feedfeed #f52grams #homemade #buzzfeast #foodography #instayum #foodstyling #thenewhealthy #salad #saladrecipe #veganrecipes #falafel #saladsofinstagram
Instagram post 17849782456743061 ✨NEW: The BEST Vegan Chocolate Pie ever! This is the kind of dessert that works for any occasion (holiday, birthday, weekend baking), just about any diet, and makes EVERYONE happy. Trust me, we tested it with family visiting and it was a huge hit 🥳 Deets: a chocolate cookie crust + a silky chocolate filling + whipped cream and chocolate shavings for good measure. Recipe link in bio! #crowdedkitchen . . . . . . . . . . . #plantpower #plantbased #plantpowered #foodphotography #healthylifestyle #glutenfree #glutenfreerecipes #vegetarianrecipes #veganfoodshare #wholefoods #kitchn #onmytable #nikon #feedfeed #f52grams #homemade #buzzfeast #foodography #instayum #foodstyling #thenewhealthy #vegandessert #veganchocolatepie #chocolatepie #veganrecipes #chocolaterecipes
Instagram post 17999276005278449 #ad The creamiest, silky smooth Thai Red Curry Pumpkin Soup, made possible by the new @kitchenaidusa K400 blender! So far we’ve used it for soups, smoothies, a cheesecake filling (yum!) and even hummus, which is notoriously hard to blend. It’s functional, significantly more affordable than most blenders, and so pretty! Stay tuned for an upcoming blender giveaway in partnership with Kitchen Aid and @yummly 😉 You can also grab the recipe for this vegan soup on our blog, link in bio! #crowdedkitchen #K400blender . . . . . . . . . . . . #plantpower #plantbased #plantpowered #foodphotography #healthylifestyle #glutenfree #glutenfreerecipes #vegetarianrecipes #veganfoodshare #wholefoods #kitchn #onmytable #nikon #feedfeed #f52grams #homemade #buzzfeast #foodography #instayum #foodstyling #thenewhealthy #vegansoup #souprecipe #veganrecipes #vegandinner
Instagram post 17848264402748308 Made our vegan mushroom shawarma for dinner last night - forgot how good it is! 🤩 Served with a warm pita + vegan tzatziki (that’s good enough to eat on its own), it’s a super flavorful dinner. It’s also really easy to make - only about 15 mins of prep time! Give it a try tonight; recipe link in bio. #crowdedkitchen . . . . . . . . . #plantpower #plantbased #plantpowered #foodphotography #healthylifestyle #glutenfree #glutenfreerecipes #vegetarianrecipes #veganfoodshare #wholefoods #kitchn #onmytable #nikon #feedfeed #f52grams #homemade #buzzfeast #foodography #instayum #foodstyling #thenewhealthy #meatlessmonday #meatfreemonday #vegandinner #veganrecipes #shawarma
Instagram post 17924332123344153 Let’s talk canned tomatoes for a second. I know, not the most glamorous topic, but there’s a BIG difference in quality between brands. Lower-quality canned tomatoes have a metallic, not-so-fresh taste that can really impact the overall dish. @Muttipomodorousa tomatoes, on the other hand, source from the highest-quality, sun-ripened Italian tomatoes - and you can truly tell the difference in taste and freshness. Take this simple minestrone soup for example - Mutti Finely Chopped Tomatoes (Polpa) add so much freshness and delicious tomato flavor to this soup without needing extra cook time. Mutti Double Concentrated Tomato Paste (probably one of the most-used items in our kitchen), boosts the flavor even more. It honestly tastes like you’re eating a tomato from Italy - what could be better?! (In fact, Mutti is the #1 selling brand in Italy!) Head to our IG stories to see where you can find @Muttipomodorousa near you. #ad #MadeWithMutti #TastesSoFresh . . . . . . . . . . . . #plantpower #plantbased #plantpowered #foodphotography #healthylifestyle #glutenfree #glutenfreerecipes #vegetarianrecipes #veganfoodshare #wholefoods #kitchn #onmytable #nikon #feedfeed #f52grams #homemade #buzzfeast #foodography #instayum #foodstyling #thenewhealthy #soup #vegansoup #minestrone
Instagram post 18076358836156069 Leftover squash? Throw together a quick batch of this Coconut Curry Squash Soup! Not sure about you guys, but soup is a go-to in our house post-Thanksgiving. Cozy, light & perfect for using up leftovers! Hope you all had a fantastic holiday! Recipe link in bio. #crowdedkitchen . . . . . . . . . #plantpower #plantbased #plantpowered #foodphotography #healthylifestyle #glutenfree #glutenfreerecipes #vegetarianrecipes #veganfoodshare #wholefoods #kitchn #onmytable #nikon #feedfeed #f52grams #homemade #buzzfeast #foodography #instayum #foodstyling #thenewhealthy #soup #thanksgivingleftovers #souprecipe #vegansoup #squashsoup
Instagram post 17912444080375060 Sharing our last new recipe before Thanksgiving: Smoky Roasted Carrot Dip! 🥕 It couldn’t be easier to throw together, and it’s a fun alternative to hummus! Recipe on the blog, link in bio. Happy Thanksgiving Eve!! #crowdedkitchen . . . . . . . . . . . #plantpower #plantbased #plantpowered #foodphotography #healthylifestyle #glutenfree #glutenfreerecipes #vegetarianrecipes #veganfoodshare #wholefoods #kitchn #onmytable #nikon #feedfeed #f52grams #homemade #buzzfeast #foodography #instayum #foodstyling #thenewhealthy #carrots #thanksgivingappetizer #veganthanksgiving
Instagram post 18114963589028912 Add some spice to your Thanksgiving lineup with these Harissa Roasted Carrots! We serve ours over a bed of hummus (optional, but encouraged) and topped with toasted hazelnuts, pomegranate seeds and parsley. So easy and delicious! Recipe on the blog, link in bio. #crowdedkitchen . . . . . . . . . . #plantpower #plantbased #plantpowered #foodphotography #healthylifestyle #glutenfree #glutenfreerecipes #vegetarianrecipes #veganfoodshare #wholefoods #kitchn #onmytable #nikon #feedfeed #f52grams #homemade #buzzfeast #foodography #instayum #foodstyling #thenewhealthy #roastedcarrots #thanksgivingsidedish #veganthanksgiving #harissa #carrots #f52thanksgivingcountdown
Instagram post 17876692288486826 These vegan stuffed mushrooms with a cheesy breadcrumb topping made from crushed @SimpleMills grain free almond flour crackers are SO GOOD! Everything we want in an easy holiday appetizer, and completely vegan + gf. You can grab the full recipe on the blog now, link in bio. P.S. you can find @SimpleMills crackers and other products at thousands of stores around the country, including @meijer! Their crackers are definitely a holiday staple in our house - we always try to keep a few boxes on hand (but warning: they will get eaten very quickly!) #ad #SimpleMillsPartner . . . . . . . . . . . #plantpower #plantbased #plantpowered #foodphotography #healthylifestyle #glutenfree #glutenfreerecipes #vegetarianrecipes #veganfoodshare #wholefoods #kitchn #onmytable #nikon #feedfeed #f52grams #homemade #buzzfeast #foodography #instayum #foodstyling #thenewhealthy #stuffedmushrooms #veganthanksgiving #veganappetizer
Instagram post 17843602996816723 SO excited to share the recipe for this vegan purple sweet potato pie with a gingersnap cookie crust! We’ve been working on it all month and it’s finally ready to share. Such a show-stopping Thanksgiving dessert and a great way to change things up this year! Grab the recipe on our blog, link in bio. #crowdedkitchen . . . . . . . . . . #plantpower #plantbased #plantpowered #foodphotography #healthylifestyle #glutenfree #glutenfreerecipes #vegetarianrecipes #veganfoodshare #wholefoods #kitchn #onmytable #nikon #feedfeed #f52grams #homemade #buzzfeast #foodography #instayum #foodstyling #thenewhealthy #purplesweetpotatoes #veganpie #veganthanksgiving #veganthanksgivingrecipes #thanksgivingdessert
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