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 ...
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“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 ...
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 ...
Cranberry Orange Wafers (Gluten-Free, Vegan/Plant-Based, Refined Sugar-Free)
Cranberry Orange Wafers pair sweet cranberry tang with sprightly citrus notes. These light, buttery, delicate cookies fuse the tastes of two flavors that have always been destined to become one. Pairing Cranberry and Orange I love the taste of fresh citrus, especially oranges--so sweet with natural sugars, yet your palate is left feeling clean and fresh. Cranberries defy nature. Somehow, they succeed in merging sweet and tart into one flavor-filled expression. But the real culinary ...
Mocha Pumpkin Scones (Gluten-Free, Vegan, Refined Sugar-Free, Oil-Free)
Mocha Pumpkin Scones offer a rich, buttery, chocolaty flavor, yet free from all that ails you--not your average biscuit! Gluten-free, Plant-based & Refined Sugar-free Scones Merriam-Webster defines the word free many different ways. One meaning is being relieved from or lacking something unpleasant or burdensome. The Mocha Pumpkin Scones are exactly that--free of gluten, non plant-based ingredients, refined sugar and ...
Healthy Hatch Chili Bloodies (Gluten-Free, Vegan / Plant-Based)
Tired of smoothies? This non-alcoholic version of a classic drink is simultaneously a fresh garden-style treat and an explosion of vitamins and minerals. Serve these at your next brunch or party and your guests will reach for a second round, all without getting hampered down with alcohol. Not to mention it makes a great breakfast, and can be made in as little time as a smoothie. Using Hatch chilies for natural spice, this Bloody will significantly warm you as the days grow cooler while ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
