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Crispy Orange Cauliflower

April 3, 2013 by Cara

Just when you thought Chinese food was off-limits, I give you Crispy Orange Cauliflower. Yes, you heard me correctly. What looks like chicken is actually cauliflower…   Proof as to why I am a better cook than baker. Cooking comes a lot more naturally for me–I am more at ease in finding my way around…

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Filed Under: Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Nut Free, Vegan Tagged With: cauliflower, chinese food, dinner, Entree, Food, gluten free, recipes, vegan, vegetarian

Vegan Sweet Potatoes with Candied Pecans

November 16, 2012 by Cara

  I will be the first to admit that this dish doesn’t necessarily look all that appetizing. Part of the problem was I made this recipe with canned yams and omitted the egg yolks from my stepmom’s famous Thanksgiving recipe–and a bunch of mush is what it turned out to be. However, might I add…

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Gluten-Free Vegan Easter Breakfast

March 21, 2012 by Cara

Be careful with your words friends. Sometimes I say things that in hindsight I probably should have kept my mouth closed in the first place; making claims that I am unable to follow through on. Take for example 5 days ago at work, one of the girls in the office had been sick last week with…

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Raw Cheesy Noodles

February 2, 2012 by Cara

From what I hear(and what I am personally experiencing),people who stick to a raw diet will encourage you to keep your meals simple. I, of course, have been Pinning like a madwoman all of the incredibly beautiful raw foods that my brain cannot fully comprehend–seriously, there are some talented chefs out there! Once I get a dehydrator, I…

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All I want for Christmas is new self-esteem (and french toast).

December 21, 2011 by Cara

Virtual Advent Calendar: Being creative doesn’t mean that you need to go to extremes to impress people. Sometimes all it takes is to see things from a different perspective and to present it to someone from a new angle. That is the secret to creativity. Nothing fancy or far off concepts to understand. It has taken…

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Okra and Onions

August 8, 2011 by Cara

Okra and Onions - Fork & Beans

about a year ago, i was watching the dr. oz show and he was talking about alzheimer’s disease. **side note: now for those of you who do not know me, i tend to have a bit of memory lapse every now and again. sometimes it worries me because i completely forget what i said 5…

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Filed Under: Kid-Friendly Tagged With: Bhindi, Entree, Indian, Okra, onions

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Welcome, I’m Cara! At Fork and Beans you will find creativity at every corner. From snack ideas, to holiday fun–even crafts and activities to do with your kids. If you are a parent (or just love fun food), you’ve come to the right spot! Come check out the latest idea I’ve made for my family and stay awhile, won’t you?

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