Sweet Potatoes With Cranberries and Apples – Recipe Is Gluten-free & Plant-based

sweet potato, cranberry, & apples, by Nancy Addison, chef, organic healthy life, photo by Kevin marple

This recipe is a nutritious and colorful side dish. It also makes a nice holiday side dish. It is a beautiful blend of sweet and tart flavors. It’s also gluten-free and vegan, so you can provide this dish for those who have those specialized diets. The sweet potato is sweet, but not the high-calorie indulgence […]

Texas Vegetarian Chili Recipe

Texas Vegetarian Chili Recipe, gluten free, by nancy addison, organic healthy life

I made this at the Texas State Fair one year when I was the Celebrity Chef. Everyone simply loved it! This is an easy, high protein, savory, gluten-free dish. You can serve it with brown rice, or put it into organic taco shells with some lettuce for healthy tacos. I recommend buying organic, non-GMO if […]

Vegetable Broth/Soup Recipe – Gluten-free, Vegan

Vegetable Soup, Broth, Gluten free, plant based recipe, by Nancy Addison, organic healthy life

This is a great broth, especially for someone who isn’t feeling well. I drain off the vegetables and drink the broth. You can save the vegetables and eat them, or eat it all together as a vegetable soup. This is a very alkalizing meal. Ingredients 1 zucchini 4 carrots 2 celery stalks 1 large potato […]

Tex-Mex Salad Recipe – Plant-based, Gluten-free

Tex-Mex Salad Recipe, Plant-based, Gluten-free, by Chef Nancy Addison, Organic Healthy Life

Sometimes I just feel like having something crunchy, salty, and savory! Growing up in Texas meant having a true appreciation for Mexican food and Tex-Mex food. When I became a vegetarian, it became a little more challenging. Many chips, salsas, and beans have meat broth added to the food, so I started making my own […]

Whole-Grain, Sprouted, Cooked Rice Recipe – Gluten-free

Whole-Grain, Sprouted, Cooked Rice Recipe, by Nancy Addison, organic healthy life

This is a delicious rice recipe that I make frequently. I start the recipe a day or two ahead of when I wish to serve the rice, because I sprout all my organic, whole-grain rice. Sprouting rice, grains, seeds, lentils, and beans removes the phytic acid. This removes the enzyme inhibitors and makes them more […]

Salad Dressing Recipes – Gluten-free

Make salads sensational with these easy salad dressing recipes, by Nancy Addison, organic healthy life

It’s spring in the northern hemisphere and leafy greens are currently flourishing in many gardens. Dark leafy greens are among the healthiest foods, because the rich/deep green color indicates a high level of antioxidants. The dark color pigments of fruits and vegetables are the antioxidants! According to the Cleveland Clinic, the pigments are called carotenoids. […]

Cucumber Soup Recipe – Gluten-free & Plant-based

Cucumber Soup Recipe - Gluten-free & Plant-based, by Nancy Addison, organic healthy life

This is an easy, delicious, and refreshing soup to serve cool, on a warm summer day. I have frequently served this to guests when they arrive at my home! Cucumbers are especially good because they contain a “hormone needed by the beta cells of the pancreas to produce insulin. The enzyme crepsin in cucumbers is […]

Baked Cauliflower With Tahini Sauce And Raisins – Gluten-free & Plant-based

Baked Cauliflower With Tahini Sauce And Raisins - Gluten-free & Plant-based, by Nancy Addison, organic Healthy life

Baked cauliflower is always delicious, but when you add tahini sauce to it, the health benefits soar. Tahini is a sesame butter/paste that is popular in Middle Eastern cuisine. “Studies show sesamol, a natural chemical found in sesame seeds and sesame oil, has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-aging benefits. Other studies say it also has strong […]

Plant-Based Eggnog and Cinnamon Chai Tea Latte Recipes

Plant-Based Eggnog and Cinnamon Chai Tea Latte Recipes by nancy Addison, organic healthy life

Merry Christmas! One of my favorite things to do at Christmas-time is to make a warm cozy drink. Two of my favorite winter holiday drinks are Plant-Based Eggnog and Cinnamon Chai Tea Latte. Here are the recipes! Plant-Based Eggnog This is an easy recipe to make and it is plant-based and gluten-free. I try to […]

Holiday Broccoli Lasagna Recipe – Vegetarian And Can Be Gluten Free

broccoli lasagna recipe , gluten free, vegetarian, by nancy Addison, organic healthy life

I love lasagna, and this is one of my favorite dishes to serve when I have company. It is easy to make ahead of time, refrigerate, and then reheat. This looks like a complicated recipe, but it is actually pretty easy. You can buy frozen broccoli and spinach and thaw them, and buy cheeses already […]