Spicy Cilantro Carrots will make you crave this powerhouse veggie on a regular basis! Packed with nutrients, savory flavor and ready in as little as five minutes -- what's not to love?! Making Carrots Spicy That's right, spicy! Usually, cooked carrot recipes are associated with the sweeter flavor profile. Carrots tend to become much sweeter in flavor when cooked. I am not a huge fan of that flavor but I wanted to incorporate more carrots into my diet. So once again, a ...
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Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookies (Gluten-free, Plant-based / Vegan, Refined Sugar-free, Nut-free)
Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookies offer a moist chewy inside surrounded by a lightly crisped outside. Hints of chocolate, brown sugar and vanilla dance at your nose while satisfying your palate. An overture to your senses! Why Ultimate? The final point in a journey, the zenith--the best! I have been aching to develop a chocolate chip cookie recipe for years! But I waited until now. There are so many different recipes available that I wanted mine to add value to the vast selection of this ...
Roasted Asparagus with Vegan Avocado Cream (Gluten-free, Plant-based, Low-Carb)
Roasted asparagus, garlic and sweet corn, drizzled with a vegan cilantro avocado cream. A unique dish that tastes phenomenal both hot out of the oven or chilled. 15 minutes of prep and 12 minutes to cook - ready in under 30 minutes! The Skinny On Asparagus Asparagus is one of those vegetables that can be enjoyed year round if you are fortunate enough to have a market that stocks it. Given its nutritional status it would be a shame to relegate it to the seasonal vegetable category. That ...
“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 ...
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 ...
Cranberry Pear Brussels Sprouts (Plant-Based, Gluten-Free)
Cranberry Pear Brussels Sprouts, elegant but easy! They embody the essence of autumn produce, roasted together in a concert of color and flavor. The savory earthiness of the sprouts are tempered by the sweet and tart flavors of the fruit. Fruits and Vegetables in One Dish Until recently, I was the one at the table that would say "pass" on the dishes that combined fruit and vegetables. My palate never enjoyed the mixing of the two. Since eating a cleaner diet, my world of cuisine has ...
Crispy Choco Seeds (Gluten-Free, Vegan / Plant-Based, Refined Sugar-Free)
Crispy Choco Seeds are just that: Little bits of chocolate delight that taste like an indulgence, but are actually good for you! You've just cut open that favorite gourd to make your go-to squash dish. Now, what are you about to do with those seeds? Please, I implore you, do not throw them away! They are a secret treasure. Just a few extra minutes of your time can turn them into either a sweet or savory snack that you and your guests won't be able to stop eating until they have ...
Golden Pomegranate Scones with tips for easily removing Arils / Fruit (Gluten-Free, Vegan / Plant-Based, Refined Sugar-Free)
Golden Pomegranate Scones are tiny bursts of sweet and tart pomegranate juice complemented by the caramel-like sweetness of golden raisins. They will tingle your taste buds and thrill your body and soul! Pomegranate Season I'm really more of a warm weather kind of person. But I have to say I love autumn and winter for all of the cool fruit and vegetables that come into season. Pomegranates definitely fall into this category. The arils (or seeds) are little ruby colored jewels that ...
