Vegan Au Gratin Potatoes (Gluten-free, no yeast flakes) A traditional rich, creamy au gratin flavor complimented by asparagus and pepper. I am in the midst of a major love affair with my Creamy Vegan Alfredo recipe! As I mentioned in the Alfredo post, I am very happy with my plant-based diet. I feel so great and I'm so much healthier than I was before. But there are just certain times that you crave that creamy, cheesy yumminess from dishes of days gone by. My goal is to bring healthier, ...
Side Dishes
Creamy Plant-based Cauliflower Alfredo (Gluten-Free)
Creamy Plant-based Cauliflower Alfredo (GF)! 5 ingredients and NO yeast flakes make this a simple and pleasing prep. Luscious, velvety texture and ultra-creamy taste combine to make an opulent, dairy-free version of this Italian classic. Where Does Fettuccine Alfredo Derive Its Name? Italy has produced some of the greatest geniuses of all time: Antonio Vivaldi, Leonardo Da Vinci, Galileo Galilei, Alfredo di Lello. Wait, you say you've never heard of Alfredo? Ah, but you have! Where ...
Healthier Candied Pecans (Gluten-Free, Vegan, Refined Sugar-Free)
Cinnamon and vanilla are married to a fresh roasted nut with a delightful candied shell. Bliss! A five-minute prep--let your oven do the rest! Quick and Easy Candied Nuts Did I have you at five minutes? If you are like me, the offer of investing only five precious minutes in the kitchen is always a welcome proposition. But that's not the only appealing aspect of this recipe. In addition to their absolutely divine taste they are much healthier than their refined sugar ...
Blueberry Peach Chia Jam (Gluten-Free, Vegan/Plant-Based, RSF)
Fresh jam in 20 minutes - no pectin, no gelatin, no canning, no fuss. . . The other day I was gathering the usual suspects for a typical breakfast for my selective eater. Gluten-free bread-check, organic peanut butter-check, Red Star Yeast Flakes for all of those B-vitamins-check, and jam-chhhhh-no check! Usually I keep backups in the pantry of all of the items that we use on a regular basis, yet somehow this one had fallen through the cracks on the last grocery list. No jelly! I didn't feel ...
Sweety Drop Pepper Cucumber Salad
You're only five minutes away from being cool as a cucumber--and likely surprised by one too. When I first decided to do a post on a cucumber salad my motivation was to provide a recipe for a side dish that was quick, easy, and highly customizable. Let's face it--it's much easier to maintain a healthy diet when the recipes don't place a lot of demands on time or energy! Cucumbers are a Great Source of Hydration When I can, I try to provide information on the nutritional benefits of the ...
Asparagus Quinoa Purple Potato Salad (Gluten-Free, Vegan/Plant-Based)
Almost too pretty to eat! This twist on traditional potato salad is packed with nutrients and tastes as wonderful as it looks. Bright purple potatoes and deep green asparagus make a lovely addition to any table. Complemented by the nuttiness of quinoa and infusions of lemon and garlic, it will be impossible to stop at one serving. Serve it warm or cold, it's delicious either way! Colorful Potato Salad I loved developing this recipe. The colors are so bright and ...
Simple Sweet Veggie Breakfast (Gluten-Free, Vegan, No Sugar Added)
Veggies for breakfast? Huh? I was raised on pancakes, oatmeal, cereal and toast with jelly. As much as I have come to adore vegetables--for lunch or dinner there is nothing better--I still struggle with incorporating them into my breakfast. Every day more research is presented on the value of a plant-based diet. Since most veggies are not complete proteins we need to eat a large variety to assure that we are meeting the full amino acid profile. Incorporating vegetables as often as possible is a ...
Eggplant Caponata (Gluten-Free, Vegan/Plant-based, Sugar-Free)
Mangia! My favorite Italian word. (Right up there with Vino! and Salute!, in that order.) If Italian food is placed before me you don't have to tell me to mangia twice. One of the great hallmarks of this cuisine is its reputation for simplicity. Italian cooks focus on the quality of the ingredients rather than the quantity to produce an abundance of flavor. Eggplant Caponata fully embodies this philosophy, producing such a full and distinct taste. Caponata from the Old ...
Easy Roasted Rustic Potatoes (two recipes in one!)
One of my favorite things about the warm weather is making trips to the local farmer's markets and looking at all of the fresh produce. I find them very peaceful and calming. Delicious produce harvested from the land, exciting new products to explore, and best of all the serene countryside with the welcoming rolling hills. I know not all markets are created equal. They each have a personality of their own. In my post For the Love of Farmers are two great links, one for locating Washington DC ...
