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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…

Versatile Citrus Juicer

Versatile Citrus Juicer

I honestly believe we use this kitchen tool every day.  Well maybe more like 5 out of 7 days because sometimes we have leftovers!  But truly, once you start cooking regularly, you NEED to have a citrus juicer.  We have tried other styles but we…

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,…

Guava Citrus Mimosa

Guava Citrus Mimosa

Mimosas are good, but these mimosas are out of this world. Citrus fruit is everywhere and making fresh juice is something that we love. Mixing this fresh juice with champagne is even better. Having guests over for brunch? Do you have a house to clean…

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…