The PB&J Smoothie merges nostalgia and nutrition into one creamy, delicious treat! I have a confession to make: I'm not really much of a smoothie person. I see lovely pictures in the blogosphere of smoothies placed in various creative vessels and poised on a deck rail or buried in snow. I've tried many smoothies over the years but none have really blown my socks off. They either contain way to much sugar to be healthy or a boatload of dairy. Or they mix veggies in with fruit which I ...
Recipes
Pure Piña Colada Bars (Gluten-Free, Plant-based / Vegan, Refined Sugar-Free, Low Carb)
Pure Piña Colada Bars are a rich and chewy slice of heaven, bursting with pineapple, coconut--and nutrients! Spring is in the air. My mind is drifting to thoughts of the beach and yummy little fruity drinks. But with a trip to the ocean nowhere in sight, I decided to make my next recipe as a way to bring the beach to me! If you like Piña Colada (Bars) . . . Yeah, sorry. Now you've got that Rupert Holmes song stuck in your head. Just trying to set the mood! Both nutritious and ...
“Cheesy” Eggplant Stuffed Peppers (Gluten-Free, Vegan / Plant-Based)
"Cheesy" Eggplant Stuffed Peppers are not your ordinary, bland stuffed pepper. They are a feast for the taste buds, and easy too! It's All in the Stuffing I was never a fan of the stuffed bell pepper. I like bell peppers, but when you fill them with gray meat, onion and tomato sauce and roast them? Something gets lost for me: flavor! Thanks to my new recipe that has all changed. I have been trying to beef up (definitely no pun intended--these are plant-based!) my repertoire of ...
Healthy Plant-Based Nachos (Gluten-Free, Vegan, Soy-free)
Healthy Plant-Based Nachos are the ultimate! They will satisfy your snack food craving without leaving you looking for a pillow and a blanket. Check out how to make vegan nachos with just 10 minutes of prep time. Let the Games Begin I have been receiving a lot of requests for easy-and-delicious-but-still-healthy snacks or "party" food. And I figured that football season would be a great time to debut this recipe. These nachos taste just like the decadent treat from your favorite Mexican ...
Show Your Love with 100% Vegan, Gluten-Free, and Refined Sugar-free Confections
Who doesn't love Godiva? That little golden box seems to call your name even when the lid is on. But let's be honest: It's not much different than flavin' for a few margaritas and the ultimate regret that follows the next morning. Boxed chocolates taste good going down, but all that refined sugar and dairy can really wreak havoc on your system. This year, show your loved one you really care by delivering a compilation of completely vegan/plant-based, gluten-free and refined ...
Eggplant Cauliflower Dirty Rice (Gluten-Free, Vegan / Plant-based, Low-carb)
Eggplant Cauliflower Dirty Rice satisfies cravings for both carb and zest, while actually being a low-carb, plant-based meal! What Makes Dirty Rice Dirty? Dirty Rice is a traditional Cajun/Creole dish that takes white rice and combines it with sautéed vegetables, spices, and chicken livers or giblets (Yuck! Even when I wasn't eating a plant-based diet, organ meat never sounded enticing). The latter is the part that brings the "dirty" look to the rice dish and how it gets its ...
Sweet and Spicy Corn and Bean Salad (Gluten-Free, Plant-based / Vegan, Refined Sugar-Free)
Sweet and Spicy Corn and Bean Salad is flavorful, colorful, and easy to prepare! While its multiple textures and tastes delight your senses, a flood of nutrients satisfies your body. And it's a complete protein, to boot! You Complete (Protein) Me Why should you care if your food forms a complete protein? Glad you asked! One of the most common concerns people have about eating a plant-based diet is how to get enough protein. Many people are not aware that vegetables, legumes, nuts, ...
Allergy Friendly Brookies (Gluten-Free, Vegan / Plant-based, Nut-Free, Soy-free, Refined Sugar-Free)
Allergy Friendly Brookies are plant-based/vegan, gluten-free, nut-free, refined sugar-free, and soy-free. The one thing they are not lacking is yumminess. A great snack almost everyone can enjoy! Allergy Friendly Brookies My original Brookie recipe has been one my most popular for years. Over time, I have received several requests for substitution options mostly because of nut allergy issues. For this recipe, it was a challenge. To make the Brookies nut-free required ...
Creamy Quinoa Leek Bisque (Gluten-Free, Vegan / Plant-Based)
Creamy Quinoa Leek Bisque pairs a subtle earthy taste with a succulent creamy texture. So velvety smooth you will never know it's dairy-free. It is decidedly filling, providing warmth and comfort on the coldest of days! Soup That Warm the Soul I live in Virginia. Anyone familiar with this part of the country knows that by this time of year we're usually in the midst of a deep freeze and have probably already had at least one snow. This year was different, and for that I am extremely ...
