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Strawberry Basil Smoothie

Strawberry Basil Smoothie

June 20, 2016

This gluten-free, vegan strawberry smoothie gets an unexpected burst of flavor from fresh basil.  The other day I went to make a green smoothie for breakfast only to discover...we had no greens. Well, technically, I did find something that had been baby spinach in a previous life, but was ...

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Everything Bagel Cucumber Bites with Smoked Salmon

Everything Bagel Cucumber Bites with Smoked Salmon

June 17, 2016

These everything bagel cucumber bites with smoked salmon will satisfy your biggest, doughiest bagel craving--without all the calories and carbs. The most amazing thing happened a couple of weeks ago.   We had a bunch of friends over, and as I was puttering around the kitchen getting ...

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Cold Brew Iced Coffee Affogato #FoodieMamas

Cold Brew Iced Coffee Affogato #FoodieMamas

June 15, 2016

Classic affogato gets a makeover with cold brew iced coffee, coffee ice cream, and crushed chocolate covered espresso beans! Alex is an amazing father and husband in just about every respect. I wouldn't ask for him to change in any way...except for one teeny, tiny thing. He is terrible at ...

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Almond Peach Green Smoothie

Almond Peach Green Smoothie

June 12, 2016

This gluten-free, vegan almond peach green smoothie is a delicious way to pack more healthy fruits and veggies into your breakfast! When I was in first or second grade, my teacher read us James and the Giant Peach. I remember so vividly the part were James crawls through a tunnel in the peach, ...

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Easy Corn Soup with Bacon, Tomato and Avocado

Easy Corn Soup with Bacon, Tomato and Avocado

June 10, 2016

Serve this simple, silky corn soup hot or cold and topped with plenty of chopped bacon, tomatoes, and avocado. I have been on a crazy toast kick lately. It all started when I fell in love with a multigrain pullman loaf from Bathalzar Bakery that they sell at our local upscale supermarket. I ...

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Raspberry Kale Smoothie with Coconut Water

Raspberry Kale Smoothie with Coconut Water

May 22, 2016

Coconut water makes this healthy vegan, gluten-free raspberry kale smoothie incredibly refreshing and super hydrating. I really, really want to like coconut water. It's low-calorie, super hydrating, and has tons of potassium. It's pretty much like nature's Gatorade, and seeing as how I run five ...

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Black Forest Chocolate Cherry Smoothie

Black Forest Chocolate Cherry Smoothie

May 15, 2016

This gluten-free, vegan smoothie tastes like a chocolate cherry sundae. Be sure to check out the other #FoodieMamas recipes at the end of this post! Happy Sunday! How was your week? Owen got really sick in the middle of the night on Thursday night, and I basically spent from 1am to 6am cleaning ...

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Cantaloupe Gazpacho with Crispy Prosciutto

Cantaloupe Gazpacho with Crispy Prosciutto

May 12, 2016

This fresh, healthy, gluten-free cantaloupe gazpacho is the perfect warm weather soup! I can't believe May is almost half over! Where has the time gone? I recently went to Old Navy to buy Owen some new pants (all of a sudden like 75% of his pants are too small and fit him like capris, it's ...

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Blueberry Beet Smoothie with Hemp Seeds and Coconut

Blueberry Beet Smoothie with Hemp Seeds and Coconut

May 8, 2016

If you are reading this, it means that it is Sunday and I survived my trip to the DMV. As I write this post, it's Friday morning, and I'm curled up on the cushioned bench seat in our kitchen. There is granola in the oven (recipe coming up!) and it's pouring rain outside. I'm tired from the gym ...

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Strawberry Corn Quinoa Salad with Chipotle Chia Dressing

Strawberry Corn Quinoa Salad with Chipotle Chia Dressing

May 4, 2016

This gluten-free and vegan strawberry corn quinoa salad is packed with fresh, seasonal flavors! Our first dinner party in our new house on Sunday night was a success! Our friends had a great time, and more importantly, none of the kids spilled ketchup on the living room carpet. In fact, after ...

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Hi! I'm Lucy. Turnip the Oven is my vegetable-focused food blog, but sometimes I'm sidetracked by dessert. My recipes are simple and approachable, and I use fresh, seasonal ingredients. I hope I inspire you to eat more plants…and cookies.

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