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Versatile Quinoa Bowls

Versatile Quinoa Bowls

Sometimes on a week night we get stuck. We have several vegetables in the fridge but don’t know what to cook, and we really don’t have a lot of energy to do something too involved. Then we remember quinoa bowls. The best thing about any…

Chipotle Vegan Rice Balls

Chipotle Vegan Rice Balls

It is often difficult to make plant-based food that EVERYONE will enjoy.  Therefore, it can be incredibly stressful and daunting to bring something to a gathering where all types of eaters will be there.  Additionally, at these types of events people tend to be brutally…

Berry Mango Smoothie

Berry Mango Smoothie

  A quick and healthy start to the day! This Berry Mango Smoothie is made with raw almonds, fruit, & almond milk for a protein rich breakfast.   Economical Plant-Based Food I will never forget my first trip to Trader Joe’s.  I had just moved…

Spring Primavera with Sautéed Arugula

Spring Primavera with Sautéed Arugula

According to a recent study published in Neurology, healthy seniors who had daily servings of dark leafy greens, had a slower rate of cognitive decline compared to those who ate little or no greens.  Now of course there can be other factors involved like genes…

Homemade Vegan Tamago

Homemade Vegan Tamago

  Create beautiful sushi in the comfort of your own home.  This Homemade Vegan Tamago sushi is remarkably easy to make and can be enjoyed as an appetizer or entree. This eggless tamago recipe is sure to delight! . Egg-Free Tamago Sushi Tamagoyaki is a…

Fresh Tomato and Lentil Salad

Fresh Tomato and Lentil Salad

For many, Spring is a time for eating healthier and getting their bodies into “summer shape”. However, it is also a time of transition when one is able again to include more fresh vegetables on their plate after a season of root veggies and frozen/canned…

Spring Cauliflower Roast

Spring Cauliflower Roast

Warmer weather and Religious Holidays are right around the corner.  Well, hopefully warmer weather is coming! It typically goes without saying, that many people will sit down for a feast with loved ones during this time of year. The majority of these meals will be…

Spicy Beet Hummus

Spicy Beet Hummus

  An earthy hummus with a little kick! This spicy beet hummus is not only beautiful in hue but it’s also creamy, slightly sweet, and has just a little bit of zip thanks to the addition of jalapeño making for one tasty snack or appetizer.…

Healthy Baked Falafel

Healthy Baked Falafel

Falafel.  What is there not to absolutely love about these flavorful patties? Before this recipe, I had never made them before from scratch. The only time I would get them was from food trucks, but that always left me wondering about the exact ingredients that…

Mediterranean Eggplant Fries

Mediterranean Eggplant Fries

I don’t think there are many people out there that can say they don’t get cravings. One of the biggest cravings we get is for French fries. The problems that arise are… not wanting to deal with cross contamination of take-out fries and not wanting…