Zesty Vegan Spring Lasagna with cashew ricotta

I love spring. I always feel such a sense of renewal and with every burst of a new bud on a tree, a little something like hope or joy bursts in me. I am feeling optimistic and ready for a wonderful season. I always try to do a vegan cleanse in the spring, just to…

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GourGanics Gluten- Free Spicy Chicken Burgers

We’re always on a health kick here at GourGanics. We try to scour all the fun magazines for new exercises and ideas on how to stay fit and feel great. The most recent Self magazine had this amazing recipe in it. Where they used a little cayenne to spice things up–we used a little spicy…

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GourGanics Vegetarian Tamales

Have you ever made homemade tamales? This is very fun, simple enough more work than most recipes here but  oh so delicious. This is an Old Guatemalan recipe that I have adapted from Vegetarian Times Magazine. Some Latin markets and Whole Foods carry frozen banana leaves (many organic). Here’s whatcha need: Flour (MASA) 3 1/2…

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simple salsa bagel spread

Mix 5 tablespoons of GourGanics mild or spicy and an 8 0z block of cream cheese or a vegan cheese product. You can spread it on your bagel or serve it on a nice cracker for a simple, satisfying appetizer.

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Homemade gluten-free tortillas, cheese and chips.

It’s the last day of school, finally. The kids are done. Mom is done. The teachers in the Fairfield Connecticut School system are ALL DONE. We enjoyed a few backyard parties with the kids this afternoon and ended up bringing Dom’s buddy Finn home with us. Know what is really awesome about Finn? His enthusiasm….

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Spicy Beanless Minestrone–a great first tofu dish, and very economical.

This recipe is totally Zen: one pot. 20 minutes or so. Done. Costs little. Feeds many. Loves all. Another odd weather day for June in Connecticut. Last week I was sweating and thinking I planted my garden too late, this week I fear another frost! Okay, that’s a slight exaggeration but, you get the point,…

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Fun and Festive Breakfast Salsa Cups

Pop these little crustless quiches into the oven while watching the kids unwrap presents Christmas morning or as an easy evening meal. They’re so pretty and festive, everyone will think they took hours of prep time. And for anyone counting carbs, these are South Beach Diet approved. Carb and gluten-free. Yippee! You can freeze leftovers …

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GourGanics Salsa and Ricotta Stuffed Peppers

These stuffed peppers are not only delicious, they are so pretty and fun to eat. I love to make these any time of year but they sure do add a splash of bold color as a holiday side dish. It’s a fun project that yields easy results with very little work. My nine-year old daughter…

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Happy Friday Organic Kale Chips and Salsa

So easy to make, crunchy and satisfying, Kale chips are an antioxidant power house. Our good friend makes the most wonderful, salty, satisfying kale chips. This snack provides such a wide array of nutrients while allowing you the satisfying crunch of a chip. Couple this recipe with a side of GourGanics for a delicious treat…

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10 minutes to Spicy Salsa Chicken Parmesan

The end of the summer is a busy time at GourGanics. We are getting all of our USDA organic produce together so we can jar salsa with local flavor. Plus, we like to swim and play with the kids before the cool weather and school schedules complicate our sunny summer lives. So quick meals that…

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