Recipes

Quick and Healthy Chilaquiles

Quick and Healthy Chilaquiles

I remember one of my favorite dishes as a child was what my mom called ‘lazy man enchiladas.’  It is actually a pretty terrible name when you think about it, but the concept is a valid one.  An easy Mexican dish than anyone can make…

Fresh Chipotle Papaya Margaritas

Fresh Chipotle Papaya Margaritas

Are you ready for Cinco de Mayo? I love Mexican food, but I may love the drinks even more than the food!  There is nothing better than a sweet and sour combination and margaritas have the added bonus of salt and of course tequila.  This…

Homemade Tempeh

Homemade Tempeh

Have you ever heard, as I have, that soy can bad for you?  There seems to be many current misconceptions about soy.  However, I absolutely love tofu and tempeh so I decided to investigate the basis for this current debate as well as make our…

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…

Lemon Pesto Vegan Grilled Cheese

Lemon Pesto Vegan Grilled Cheese

Five years ago, I never could have imagined making a grilled cheese sandwich without real cheese. We actually had a drawer in our refrigerator that was dedicated to cheese and it was always FULL.  To say our meals revolved around cheese would be an understatement. …

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…

Indulgent Chocolate Coconut Chia Pudding

Indulgent Chocolate Coconut Chia Pudding

Temptation is all around us.  We can’t go five feet without seeing an ad for something indulgent or a commercial displaying a dessert with enough calories for an entire day. And maybe that isn’t challenging for you… but when you have the family sweet tooth,…