Back in the day, I used to eat a lot of yogurt. When we switched to a plant based diet, it was one of the things I stopped buying completely for a long time.… { read more }
My family loves pesto! In the spring, when all those lovely garlic scapes need picking, it’s all about fresh Garlic Scape Pesto. In the summer, when the lemon basil is spilling out of the… { read more }
I was never a fan of Almond Joy candy bars when I was growing up (or even as an adult for that matter) but over the past few years, the combination of almonds and… { read more }
A hearty, filling and nourishing Fire Roasted Red Beans and Rice recipe that will satisfy even the meat eaters at your table! If you were to take a peek at… { read more }
You will love this 7 Layer Taco Bean Dip! Serve it alongside a bowl of tortilla chips and you have a delicious, easy and healthy dip to bring to your next get together!… { read more }
Welcome to Week 3 of our Healthy, Homemade Gifts series! Today we’re whipping up a batch of delicious, creamy, homemade chocolate that’s perfect for gift giving! If you missed the other gift… { read more }
Mmm… pancakes.. . . my kids’ #1 most requested Saturday morning breakfast! Is it the same at your house? When we first went plant based, I couldn’t believe we could still eat pancakes (there… { read more }
Get ready for some hearty, healthy and nourishing Garden Minestrone Soup that will satisfy both vegetarians and meat eaters alike! Years ago, when I first started cooking in my own kitchen, I… { read more }
Have you ever tried Brussels sprouts? I never even knew what Brussels sprouts were until I was in my early 20’s. It was just not something I grew up eating. My mom… { read more }
Is it even possible to make a healthy Macaroni & Cheese? Oh yes, my friends, it is! It doesn’t rank up there with Kale Salad on a nutritional level but we can… { read more }
Last week, we talked about the health benefits of Herbal Vinegar and how to use herbs to make an infused vinegar. This week, it’s all about infusing culinary oils, another easy and delicious project! Herb Infused Oils… { read more }
There’s not much better than warm, homemade soup on a chilly fall day, is there? One of my very favorite things to make during the fall and winter is homemade soup. I love how… { read more }
As a busy mother of four (3 kids still at home), I love casseroles that you can prepare in the morning and pop in the oven right before dinner. Today’s recipe, Cornbread Lentil… { read more }
Today’s recipe is one that I’ve made for over 25 years. Even before we “got healthy,” my family actually happily consumed spinach but ONLY when I prepared it this way! Back… { read more }
I made apple cider vinegar for the first time last year and I couldn’t believe how easy it was! With very little effort, I made enough apple cider vinegar to last me all year!… { read more }
No doubt, you’ve probably heard that fermented foods are extremely good for you. Fermented foods include things such as sauerkraut, kimchi, pickles, pickled vegetables, kombucha, kefir, yogurt, etc. These foods naturally develop probiotics… { read more }
