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roasted vegan carrot hot dogs

by Jackie Newgent  |  June 8, 2015  |  24 Comments
I have yet to find an awesome plant-based hot dog. How about you? And some of the vegan options on the market are downright scary when you take a look at the ingredient lists and find “stuff” like this: chemical additives (i.e. disodium guanylate and disodium inosinate), added sweeteners (i.e. corn syrup solids), highly processed proteins (i.e. hydrolyzed soy protein and hydrolyzed corn protein), and artificial food coloring (i.e. red 40 or blue 1). Yikes! Who would actually want to knowingly put this “stuff” into their body?
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picnic party creamy rotini salad

by Jackie Newgent  |  May 20, 2012  |  2 Comments
  Time for a backyard barbecue? Planning a picnic? You’ll definitely want to whip up a batch—or two or three—of this scrumptious soiree-friendly side, picnic party creamy rotini salad. I’ve taken a creamy macaroni salad recipe like my mother used to make, then I went a bit mad with veggies. Now it’s full of interesting textures, vibrant colors, and memorable flavors … and you can absolutely feel good about eating it. I’ve made it with gluten-free pasta to please more palates. But please do make this recipe your own, if you choose; experiment with other pastas and veggies. Have a spectacular Memorial Day!
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