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How To Make Yummy No-Meat-Balls

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 At one time, our Seventh-day Adventist church community hosted a monthly plant-based cooking drop-in. This healthy, delicious recipe for vegan and gluten-free No-Meat Balls was a big hit when we all sat down to sample it after the class. The recipe's originator and presenter was careful to choose a fair number of recipes that were gluten-free, because wheat-- and other gluten-containing grains-- has created an epidemic of related health issues. Similarly, soy is a culprit in many people's digestive problems, and all of recipes in this series were also soy-free. And because 'vegan' means that the vegetarian recipe also does not contain any animal products, this recipe is also egg-free and dairy-free (so, no cholesterol!) I'm the lucky person who got to cook the recipe the No-Meat Ball at home, and, of course, pre-sample it. I can vouch for its lovely flavour and texture. I am guessing that there are some meat-eaters out there who would never guess that it is not mea...

Vegan Turmeric Latté Recipe

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This is such a soothing and healthy drink to have a little while before bedtime.  I have begun to use the fresh organic Turmeric root that our local health store, Edible Island, carries, but the recipe is written for the dry ground turmeric, so you have your choice.  I would suggest plastic gloves to handle turmeric-- I had a thumb nail that was fluorescent yellow for a day after my first venture (in spite of lots of scrubbing). This drink has anti-inflammatory and immune-boosting properties!  VEGAN TURMERIC LATTE RECIPE INGREDIENTS: 1 Cup   Unsweetened Almond Milk 1/2 Cup Full-Fat Coconut Milk 1 Tbsp.  Coconut Oil Optional: 2 Tbsp. Protein Powder (boost for those with poor appetites) 2 Cardamom Pods, crushed open 1 1/2 tsp. powdered Turmeric (or 1 Tbsp grated fresh Turmeric) 1 tsp. Ceylon Cinnamon 1/2 tsp. powdered Ginger or 1 tsp. fresh Ginger, sliced thin Optional: 1 Tbsp. Honey Whisk all ingredients over Medium Heat for ...