Simple Skillet Chili! Scrumptious, salubrious, effortless! A great weeknight meal anytime of year, but a lifesaver when that winter illness is refusing to let go. That was the cold I had recently. It should have relented after just a few days but the beast continually reared it's ugly head, demanding my attention and killing my energy. I have become a little spoiled.Β Since transitioning to a plant-based diet and eliminating gluten and refined sugar, I don't get sick nearly as often as I ...
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24 Gluten-free & Plant-based Comfort Foods
Hello, winter! Hello, cold windy days made for staying curled up under a pillowy comforter. This time of year has me craving those homestyle comfort foods that make me feel all warm and cozy. In their original forms, they are almost always high-carb, high-sugar, animal-based, and saddled with gluten. I mean, really--when you think about it, shouldn't it be called discomfort food? So how do I beat the winter blues that usually follow a binge of comfort food? Re-create them free of gluten, ...
Vegan Zucchini Cakes (Gluten-free, Plant-based, Oil-free)
Baked Vegan Zucchini Cakes crisp to a golden brown with a fresh herbal taste. Dollop them with vegan lemon cream for the ultimate complement of flavors! Ever since creating my Chickpea Marinara Over Zoodles I have been looking for other ways to incorporate zucchini into my diet. A wonderfully buttery yet neutral flavor, a great low carb alternative and loaded with nutrients-- it's hard to go wrong with zucchini. This green guy boasts vitamins C and B6, magnesium, iron and fiber, just to ...
Chickpea Marinara Over Zoodles (Gluten-free, Plant-based)
Chickpea Marinara Over Zoodles. A robust Italian sauce with a low-carb pasta alternative. Quick and easy, delicious and hearty--all the boxes are checked!Β This vegan dish is loaded with plant-based protein and nutrients, as well as high in fiber. An unsuspecting cadre of ingredients blend so harmoniously you will never question its authenticity as a gratifying Italian main course. Chickpea Marinara, another dish to add to the list of Monday Night Meals: Quick weeknight main dishes or ...
Rustic Cauliflower One Pot Pasta (Gluten-free, Plant-based)
Rustic Cauliflower One Pot Pasta balances the inviting flavors of roasted garlic, scallions and rosemary with nutrient rich cauliflower and sweet peas. Combined with the options for advanced prep and one pot simplicity, you will definitely want to add this to your calendar for Monday Night Meals. What are Monday Night Meals? I have developed many recipes for main dishes where I found myself thinking if I just do these couple of steps the day before, this would be a really quick and ...
Sweet & Spicy Butternut Bisque & Chowder (Gluten-free, Plant-based)
Two fabulous possibilities with one simple and delicious recipe--now with an oil-free option! Velvety smooth butternut bisque or hearty chowder.Β Serve fresh or freeze for a rainy day. This vegan recipe offers two options that are so diverse you have to see them or taste them to believe it! It was quite an adjustment to return from a warm, sun-kissed beach vacation to the cold and rainy days we are having in Virginia right now. I am so happy that I developed this recipe before vacation ...
Zesty Buckwheat Burgers (Gluten Free, Vegan / Plant-based)
Zesty Buckwheat Burgers with a delicious southwest tang! A gratifying burger alternative, entirely plant-based and free from grains, nuts, beans and soy! Look no further, your burger days are back. Butternut Squash? Oh, yeah! It's been almost a year since I created my recipe for Vegan Italian Meatballs, using acorn squash as the main ingredient. They were such a success with herbivores and omnivores alike that I wanted to try the same paradigm again for a meatless burger. This time the ...
Neapolitan Tomato Salad (Gluten-free, Plant-based)
Neapolitan Tomato Salad! Only five minutes of prep stand between you and this sumptuous and beautiful display of flavor and nutrients! Who can resist a fresh tomato salad? And the best part is this salad's flexibility. What's growing in your garden or fresh at your farmer's market? Pick the varieties you like and arrange away. I used extra-virgin olive oil, but you can kick the recipe up even further if you have a flavored oil of preference. Finishing salts can enhance the dish as well. ...
Kicked Up Vegan Macaroni & Cheese (Gluten-free, Plant-based)
Vegan Macaroni and Cheese, kicked up with cayenne, garlic and onion. This creamy and delicious dish comforts and satisfies--without yeast flakes or gluten! Vegan Mac and Cheese without Yeast Flakes Disclaimer: I don't have a fundamental problem with yeast flakes. As a matter of fact, I use yeast flakes in my recipe for Cauliflower "Egg" Salad. Let's just call it preferential pairing. I prefer this ingredient in dishes that have a concert of stronger flavors. To get the velvety creamy sauce ...
![I was just informed by my publisher that in an effort to adjust to the unique challenges facing so many, they have made the decision to move the release of my cookbook Eat Well, Be Well to October 06. I am so thankful for all of you who have preordered the book and please accept my apologies for the delay. It will continue to be available for preorder for those who would like to reserve a copy.
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As a small token of my appreciation for all of your patience and support I am going to release one of the brand new recipes from the cookbook. Which section should I take it from? Breakfast, Breads, Salads, Snacks, Appetizers, Mains, or Desserts? Let me know your vote below. π½β
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