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Giveaway! Chef AJ’s Unprocessed Cookbook

February 20, 2012 By Jennifer 92 Comments

Chef AJ’s Sweet Potato Nachos

 

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I recently had the pleasure of receiving three cookbooks to host my first giveaways, which is something I’ve never done here before. Life has been hectic and these giveaways have been on the back burner. But, finally after much delay, I’m starting with Chef AJ’s cookbook Unprocessed, and what a great place to begin.

The cookbook not only has pages of amazing recipes, but it also details her personal story and how diet and nutrition can reverse and cure disease. It’s all about obtaining your ideal weight while creating easy, healthy and delicious recipes. This has been my main goal since I started this blog and I know it’s the goal of many. We want to eat healthy, but we also want recipes that won’t make us feel we are missing out on anything, me included. Well, that’s what you get with this cookbook. Chef AJ knows how to make incredibly tasty food and still make it healthy. Here’s a peek at some of the recipes you will find. How does Banana-Strawberry Chocolate Mousse Torte sound or Perfect Pesto Stuffed Mushrooms – oil-free and amazing. I have tried several of her recipes and have yet not been disappointed. Chef AJ’s Unprocessed is a great addition to any bookshelf.

Out of all the irresistible recipes I could have chosen to share for this giveaway, I decided to share Chef AJ’s Sweet Potato Nacho recipe. A very simple recipe to make, but my family loves nachos and the thought of sweet and spicy – a combination I can’t resist – was extremely appealing to me and I just had to try it. This recipe was easy to make and had all the flavors I love. My family pretty much licked the plate clean and I won’t hold it against you if you do the same – go for it. =)

Only recommendation that I have is to keep a close eye on the sweet potatoes so they don’t burn. Oven temperature and times vary as we all know so take that into consideration. These baked amazingly well on my non-stick baking mat and is a great investment if you don’t already have one. I highly recommend purchasing, it will save your trays and you money in the long run. =)

Printable Version

Chef AJ’s Sweet Potato Nachos

Ingredients:

Sweet potatoes (one per person)

Method:

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Cut sweet potato in uniform slices, approximately 1/4″. Place on Silpat or non-stick baking sheet and sprinkle with smoked paprika. Bake for 20 minutes, flip over and bake for another 10-15 minutes until done. These are “the chip” part of your nachos.

Assembly:

Place several sweet potato “chips” on a plate and fully load them with oil-free refried beans, chopped tomato, corn, cilantro, onion, olives, jalapeño peppers or anything you would normally enjoy on your nachos.

Chef’s Note: I like to create a “nacho bar” and let guests build their own nachos. If you use organic sweet potatoes there is no need to peel. Lots of fiber and nutrients in the skin.

* I topped our nachos with pan-toasted black beans, fresh salsa, jalapeño pepper slices (only for the adults), green olives, cilantro, some Daiya, drizzled with some fresh lime juice. The results were fantastic. =)

And now for the GIVEAWAY!!

One lucky reader will win Chef AJ’s cookbook Unprocessed.

To enter the contest, leave a comment telling me what recipes or something new you would like to see on Virtually Vegan Mama. Don’t forget to leave your contact information so I can let you know if you win. =)

BONUS ENTRIES

You MUST leave each entry as a separate comment or only one comment will count.

  • Subscribe to Virtually Vegan Mama
  • Like Virtually Vegan Mama on Facebook and leave a comment on my wall.
  • Follow Virtually Vegan Mama (@virtveganmama) on Twitter
  • Tweet about this giveaway and tell me that you tweeted in the comments section; “I just entered to win Chef AJ’s cookbook from @virtveganmama”
  • Share this giveaway on your Facebook Page and tell me that you did so in the comments section
  • Stumble this giveaway
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****This Giveaway is now closed****

All entries must be completed no later than Monday, February 27th 2012,  at 11:59 p.m. EST.

Winner will be announced on Tuesday, February 28th 2012, on my blog, and the winner will also be notified via the email address they provided in the comments section.

Good Luck!!!

xoxo,

Jen

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  1. Karen says

    February 20, 2012 at 12:38 pm

    I subscribed via email

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  2. Karen says

    February 20, 2012 at 12:43 pm

    I liked you on FB

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  3. Michelle says

    February 20, 2012 at 1:04 pm

    I subscribe via email

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  4. Michelle says

    February 20, 2012 at 1:06 pm

    I liked on Facebook.

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  5. melanie says

    February 20, 2012 at 1:06 pm

    I would love to see more recipes with sweet potatoes! I could eat them every day so I would love to have some more options! These nachos look so yummy!

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  6. melanie says

    February 20, 2012 at 1:07 pm

    I am subscribed by email

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  7. Cathy says

    February 20, 2012 at 2:07 pm

    Like to see more seasonal veggie recipes. Can’t get enough veggies! Love the nacho recipe!

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  8. Anna says

    February 20, 2012 at 2:30 pm

    I would like to see budget recipes!

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  9. Anna says

    February 20, 2012 at 2:30 pm

    I subscribe!

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  10. Rechel says

    February 20, 2012 at 2:37 pm

    I liked and shared the giveway on Facebook. I would like to see more dessert/snack type of recipes. Sweets are my downfall and if I don’t get to eat them I binge, binge, binge. I am new to vegetarian eating and have been having a really hard time lately 🙁 I know health wise its probably the best thing for me.

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  11. Michelle Ortiz says

    February 20, 2012 at 3:08 pm

    I would love to see more soup recipes since I make soup every weekend for lunches throughout the week!

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  12. valerie says

    February 20, 2012 at 3:15 pm

    I subscribe by email. I had a chance to meet Chef AJ in person at a Whole Foods store–very dynamic. I would LOVE to win the book!

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  13. Robbin says

    February 20, 2012 at 6:05 pm

    I am an email subscriber. I would love to win this book…sounds great.

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  14. Molly says

    February 20, 2012 at 7:15 pm

    I’ve already loved you on FB and pinned this delicious looking bit of yumminess!! :-)Thank you for offering this book, Jennifer!

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  15. Junia @ Mis Pensamientos says

    February 20, 2012 at 8:05 pm

    i love the idea of using sweet potato chips for a nacho bar! haha that is so true about dieting or healthy eating, we always feel like we are missing out on something, but in reality, all of those foods make us feel horrible after we eat them (funny how we don’t even remember that part when we indulge lol). these book looks awesome! hope your new house down south has become home to you. 🙂

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  16. nik says

    February 20, 2012 at 8:08 pm

    Your recipe for Black Bean Apple Burgers really spins my spurs…I can’t wait to try it! I’m a burger fiend so I’d love to see more creative burger recipes like this.
    Many thanks!

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  17. Natalie says

    February 20, 2012 at 9:48 pm

    I would like recipes or tips for toddlers (I’m new to your blog, so maybe this isn’t a new idea)

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  18. Natalie says

    February 20, 2012 at 9:49 pm

    I liked you on Facebook

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  19. Natalie says

    February 20, 2012 at 9:52 pm

    I am following you on twitter

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  20. Natalie says

    February 20, 2012 at 9:55 pm

    I retweeted your giveaway post – I think! I’m still making sense of twitter!

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  21. Ora Emmerich says

    February 21, 2012 at 1:19 am

    I really admire Chef AJ and would enjoy the book. I would like to find more recipes that kids like and that can be packed easily into a paper lunch bag!

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  22. Joann@womaninreallife says

    February 21, 2012 at 9:08 am

    These recipe looks so good. I am always looking for more vegan casserole recipes. I like to put something in the oven for an hour, and then make the sides and clean the dishes while it cooks! I love to sit down to dinner with the kitchen mostly cleaned up already.

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  23. Jody Haller says

    February 21, 2012 at 10:15 am

    I subscribed!

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  24. Jody Haller says

    February 21, 2012 at 10:52 am

    I liked VVM on FB!

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  25. Nicole Belgarde says

    February 21, 2012 at 11:36 am

    These sweet potato nachos look good. I’m going to try them! I’d love to see recipes with kale. I’m going to subscribe so I can read more. THanks!

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  26. Deana says

    February 21, 2012 at 2:01 pm

    I subscrie via email & on twitter. 🙂
    Would LOVE a free copy of Chef AJ’s cookbook!

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  27. Sarah says

    February 21, 2012 at 3:31 pm

    I would love to see a truly fantastic veggie burger recipe without any faux ingredients like tvp! I have yet to find one that I really love.

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  28. Sarah says

    February 21, 2012 at 3:32 pm

    I also “like” you on FB

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  29. Sarah says

    February 21, 2012 at 3:32 pm

    I subscribe via email

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  30. Sarah says

    February 21, 2012 at 3:35 pm

    I just pinned this 🙂

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  31. Ashley says

    February 21, 2012 at 3:35 pm

    I subscribe!

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  32. Ashley says

    February 21, 2012 at 3:37 pm

    I like you on FB and commented

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  33. Sarah says

    February 21, 2012 at 3:37 pm

    Now following you on Twitter

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  34. Ashley says

    February 21, 2012 at 3:37 pm

    I follow you on twitter

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  35. Ashley says

    February 21, 2012 at 3:38 pm

    I tweeted

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  36. Sarah says

    February 21, 2012 at 3:39 pm

    I just tweeted about the giveaway

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  37. Rosemary Evergreen says

    February 21, 2012 at 6:10 pm

    I am always looking for sweet treats that don’t break the calorie and sugar budget – specifically, sugar & flour-free. I’ve been wanting to read Chef AJ’s book since I first heard about it!

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  38. Heather says

    February 21, 2012 at 6:51 pm

    These nachos look amazing! And I just happen to have black beans & a sweet potato in my cupboard.

    I’m glad I figured out how to follow on google reader. It was a pain to keep your blog on my favorites list. Now I’ve got it!

    The book sounds great, I’d love to win it!!! 🙂

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  39. Shannon says

    February 22, 2012 at 10:23 am

    I have liked Virtually Vegan Mama on Facebook! I am a vegan mama and would love this book so I can learn how to cook my vegan meals without the use of oil!! Thanks for this opportunity!

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  40. OneMoreFoodie says

    February 22, 2012 at 10:27 am

    I would love to see more healthy children’s meals/treats.

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  41. OneMoreFoodie says

    February 22, 2012 at 10:27 am

    I subscribe via blog reader 😉

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  42. Allison says

    February 22, 2012 at 10:29 am

    I liked your page on facebook 🙂

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  43. Allison says

    February 22, 2012 at 10:29 am

    I subscribed via email. 🙂

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  44. Allison says

    February 22, 2012 at 10:30 am

    I’d love to see gluten free vegan recipes! 🙂

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  45. Kimberly Louis-Jean says

    February 22, 2012 at 10:32 am

    I’d love to see breakfast recipes…maybe some pancakes..and if they were to happen to be gluten free as well, that’d be awesome too!

    Thanks, loving that I discovered your page!

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  46. Allison says

    February 22, 2012 at 10:32 am

    I just followed you on Twitter

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  47. Allison says

    February 22, 2012 at 10:33 am

    I just tweeted (AllisonDNO)

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  48. Silvi says

    February 22, 2012 at 10:42 am

    I would like to see more toddler friendly vegan recipes 🙂

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  49. Silvi says

    February 22, 2012 at 10:42 am

    I pin it!

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  50. Silvi says

    February 22, 2012 at 10:42 am

    I liked u on FB

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  51. Clovia says

    February 22, 2012 at 10:48 am

    I “liked” your Facebook page, and am entering the giveaway. 🙂

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  52. Jesse @ Happy Go Lucky Vegan says

    February 22, 2012 at 11:01 am

    What a unique and delicious recipe! I can’t wait to try – and liked your page on facebook. 🙂

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  53. Ed says

    February 22, 2012 at 11:05 am

    Love preaching the pitfalls of processed foods, seeing faces turn green (pun).

    Looking forward to another wonderful book.

    Ed

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  54. Laura White says

    February 22, 2012 at 11:15 am

    I love the sweet potato chips! I’d like to see exceptionally high protein meals to prove that you do not need animal protein for high protein. 🙂

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  55. kim says

    February 22, 2012 at 11:23 am

    love the recipes!!!! have to get your book!!!

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  56. chrystal says

    February 22, 2012 at 11:49 am

    I LIKED, TWEETED and SHARED on FB and subscribed!

    Book looks great!

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  57. chrystal says

    February 22, 2012 at 11:50 am

    Oh – I tweeted

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  58. chrystal says

    February 22, 2012 at 11:50 am

    and shared on FB

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  59. Laura White says

    February 22, 2012 at 11:59 am

    I love the sweet potato chips! I’d like to see exceptionally high protein meals to prove that you do not need animal protein for high protein. 🙂

    Also subscribed by email and liked vvm:)

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  60. sue says

    February 22, 2012 at 12:22 pm

    i liked you on fb, would love to win a copy of aj’s book.

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  61. Jana Yowell says

    February 22, 2012 at 12:32 pm

    What a great giveaway. I love Chef AJ.

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  62. Carol says

    February 22, 2012 at 3:56 pm

    I subscribed! Can’t wait to be on your list and maybe win a hard copy of your awesome book- I have it on Kindle.

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  63. Cherie O says

    February 22, 2012 at 5:25 pm

    I tweeted that I just entered to win Chef AJ’s cookbook from @virtveganmama. 😉

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  64. Cherie O says

    February 22, 2012 at 5:26 pm

    I “LIKED” Virtual Vegan Mama on Facebook and left a comment. 😉

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  65. Cherie O says

    February 22, 2012 at 5:26 pm

    I subscribed via Google Reader. 😉

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  66. Cherie O says

    February 22, 2012 at 5:27 pm

    I followed Virtually Vegan Mama (@virtveganmama) on Twitter. 😉

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  67. Kathy aka Veganmimi says

    February 22, 2012 at 7:39 pm

    I subscribed to website, liked you on FB and will repost this on FB 😉 One recipe? How does a person choose just one recipe?? All the food I have seen you have posted looks YUMMY!!!! Now I am on to make some of them. First starting with something chocolate. Now to narrow down which one. Maybe I need to make a couple 😉

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  68. wen says

    February 22, 2012 at 11:10 pm

    subscribed…

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  69. Katie says

    February 22, 2012 at 11:15 pm

    I subscribed via Google homepage 🙂

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  70. Katie says

    February 22, 2012 at 11:16 pm

    I’m following you on Twitter 🙂

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  71. Betsy says

    February 22, 2012 at 11:56 pm

    I subscribe to Virtually Vegan Mama. Thanks for the opportunity to win. I’m a big fan of Chef AJ!

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  72. June Frasure says

    February 23, 2012 at 9:08 am

    This is a great site thank you for doing this!
    Thank you for the opportunity to win a cook book.

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  73. Audrey says

    February 23, 2012 at 11:46 am

    I always love savory breakfast ideas, and/or no-oil recipes!

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  74. Audrey says

    February 23, 2012 at 11:48 am

    I like you on FB and I left a comment.

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  75. Audrey says

    February 23, 2012 at 11:49 am

    I now subscribe to your blog via Google Reader.

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  76. Audrey says

    February 23, 2012 at 11:51 am

    I follow you on Twitter.

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  77. Audrey says

    February 23, 2012 at 11:52 am

    I retweeted the giveaway.

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  78. Rachael @ Passing Daisies says

    February 23, 2012 at 6:16 pm

    homemade hummus! yummy!

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  79. Rachael @ Passing Daisies says

    February 23, 2012 at 6:16 pm

    tweeted!

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  80. Rachael @ Passing Daisies says

    February 23, 2012 at 6:17 pm

    following on twitter!

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  81. Rachael @ Passing Daisies says

    February 23, 2012 at 6:18 pm

    liked on FB and commented on wall!

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  82. Teslaca says

    February 26, 2012 at 7:39 am

    Nice giveaway! I’d love to see more cookbook reviews on your site even if they aren’t also giveaways. It’s hard to decide which books to buy so I like to read other opinions on them.

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  83. Teslaca says

    February 26, 2012 at 7:40 am

    Subscribed to Virtually Vegan Mama via Google Reader

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  84. Teslaca says

    February 26, 2012 at 7:41 am

    Following Virtually Vegan Mama (@virtveganmama) on Twitter @teslaca

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  85. Teslaca says

    February 26, 2012 at 7:42 am

    Tweeted about your giveaway: https://twitter.com/#!/teslaca/status/173749728104820736

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  86. Yvonne says

    February 26, 2012 at 4:48 pm

    What I love most are cookie, burger and tofu/tempeh recipes and some recipes for good sauces.

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  87. Kristy says

    February 27, 2012 at 3:30 pm

    I have liked your fb page, shared it on my page, and subscribed via email. I would love a copy of Chef AJ’s cookbook Unprocessed.

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  88. Erin Jespersen says

    February 27, 2012 at 3:46 pm

    I liked you on Facebook and will share with my fb friends! Love your site and would love to see some vegan breakfast options.

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  89. Erin Jespersen says

    February 27, 2012 at 4:00 pm

    I shared the link on facebook and would love to win a copy of Chef AJ’s book 🙂

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  90. Aurora says

    April 4, 2012 at 1:21 am

    Just want to say thanks for sharing this recipe. My sister and I are allergic to corn but LOVE Mexican food. I made these for us tonight and they were amazing. I used all organic/local ingredients and chopped/shredded everything by hand. My only addition was mixing cilantro directly into my refried beans!

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    • Jennifer says

      April 4, 2012 at 7:21 am

      Oh, that’s so great, I’m glad you liked these…I will tell AJ =)

      Reply
  91. Caralee says

    September 25, 2014 at 2:16 pm

    i love backpacking and enjoying the great outdoors. It would be great to get some recipes you can take backpacking,and that doesnt weigh a ton. i’m thinking more of healthy bar type things, that have lots of nutrients packed in them.

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