A delicious breakfast is a wonderful gift that we can give to ourselves and our loved ones each and every day.  Fruit toast is a take on French toast, but without the use of butter, eggs, or syrup.  This recipe … Continue reading →

This scramble is rich in flavor and texture and will be sure to be a crowd pleaser. The addition of the chipotle peppers are a wonderful way to add a smoky, spicy flavor to any dish. Continue reading →

On wet spring evenings when the weather is damp and chilly I love to sit down to my comfort food – a steaming hot bowl of thick noodle soup. Soba noodles add a rich flavor that blends well with seitan and vegetables. Continue reading →

Spring is in the air. Celebrate spring with this sweet, fruity salad topped with tangy, balsamic dressing and crunchy almond slivers. Continue reading →

A deceivingly spicy salad that made our eyes water. Now is the time to try new recipes to spice up your meal routine. Continue reading →

Hungry for a bit of chicken picatta, but don’t want to “ruffle the feathers” by using poultry? Seitan is a vegan protein source made from wheat gluten. Seitan is more chewy and springy than other meat alternatives, making it a wonderful substitute in dishes that call for poultry. Continue reading →

Why give your sweetheart a box full of high-Calorie treats, when you could surprise him/her with this healthy breakfast treat? Continue reading →

This stir fry features quinoa in place of rice and has a colorful mix of vegetables with red pepper, kale, and edamame. It also has a surprisingly lemon flavor thanks to the lemon juice and zest added just prior to serving. Continue reading →

Collard greens and black-eyed peas are a special Southern dish for the New Year as they symbolize good fortune. Other symbolic ingredients include stewed tomatoes and corn, which represent health and wealth. This recipe combines all of these symbolic ingredients into one tasty dish. Continue reading →

Serve this creamy, lucious dip, seasoned with a hint of fresh rosemary, with raw vegetables or your favorite whole grain cracker.
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It is time to make squash soup. Take the time to prepare a large pot, freeze the extra and reheat when you need a meal in a hurry. Continue reading →

Holiday cooking lends to creative presentation. This dish, utilizing white parsnip instead of potatoes, looks and tastes great as a savory and sweet, vegetable “sundae.” Continue reading →

Arugula Salad with Figs and Walnuts has a spicy, yet sweet and crunchy contrast of flavors and textures. It makes a wonderful and healthy accompaniment to any summer meal. Continue reading →

Spicy Mexican Salad is a wonderful, raw salad that features delicious sprouted lentils. Raw vegan diets are hot! They help us to shed excess body weight and they provide an army of protective antioxidants, vitamins and other phytochemicals. Continue reading →

With summer coming to a close, it is time to take advantage of the fruits of our garden labors.  For me, this means finding new uses for basil in my kitchen, besides making pesto.  This recipe combines two favorite dishes … Continue reading →

Chicken and wild rice are a familiar staple when the weather starts to turn cold in the upper Midwest. It provides a nutty flavor and slightly crunchy texture to dishes and is used in soups, salads, and casseroles. Continue reading →

Hungry for a quick sandwich that packs a lot of flavor into a little package? This recipe can be prepared in less than 10 minutes and is as easy to make for one as it is for many. The bagel thins can be substituted with rye bread for a more traditional reuben or a pocketless pita. Continue reading →

Summer is the time to celebrate the bountiful harvests of the bush berry and tree fruit seasons. This combination is a refreshing drink that has a little zing to it because of the ginger. So kick back, relax, and enjoy … Continue reading →

This refreshing, summer salad has slight hints of the sea without any fishy ingredients. Onion and celery lend a crunch to this otherwise soft salad. For best flavor, allow the salad to refrigerate overnight. For extra crunch, serve on a bed of mixed salad. Continue reading →

Forget the chopsticks and take out box! This sweet and hot dish with crunchy lettuce and bite-size, breaded tofu is ready to go in its own pita pocket. No utensils required. Continue reading →

Stroganoff is one dish that can be fixed in a hundred different ways. It can be composed of many ingredients, or just a few. This simple stroganoff recipe highlights the juicy texture of the mushrooms and seitan. It is light on sauce but still full on flavor. Continue reading →

Seitan on a stick anyone? Seitan, with its chewy texture, makes a perfect protein to add to shish kabobs. Pair it with a little broccoli, sweet pineapple, and some peanut butter sauce for a spicy, yet sweet combination. Continue reading →

Are you in the mood for an artistic dinner project? Won tons make a fun and edible tool for creating flavorful and beautiful appetizers. Continue reading →

When the weather turns cold and the nights are long, it is time to retreat to the dishes that bring warmth and good memories. Continue reading →

Black-eyed peas are used as part of the holiday meals during Christmas time. This recipe is delicious, nutritious and easy to prepare and all enjoy the light fluffy taste of the black-eyed peas. Continue reading →

It is a tradition in the South that eating Hoppin’ John on New Year’s Day will bring a prosperous new year filled with good luck. This recipe combines all of these “good luck” ingredients with the addition of a spicy vegan chorizo to make a soup that is flavorful, healthy, economical, and super easy to make. Continue reading →

This pie can satisfy your sweet tooth but doesn’t make you feel too naughty about your diet and those upcoming resolutions you might set as you ring in the New Year. Eating this at your New Year’s celebration will remind you that healthy is easy, tastes good and doesn’t have to take too much time. Continue reading →

Black-eyed peas are a traditional “must have” for New Year’s Day in the South. This recipe is adapted to be vegan and is easy to prepare which is a good idea for those who have celebrated a bit too much the night before! Continue reading →

Veggie Versatile Quesadillas take ingredients that are easy to keep on-hand and combines them into a quick and nutritious evening meal. Continue reading →

Autumn brings the perfect day for soup. In fact, a perfect season for soup! With all of the summer harvest there are always abundant peelings, discarded herbs and vegetables bits. These are the garden’s gift to us; an extra bonus for using fresh produce. Don’t miss out on this “second round” of benefit–vegetable stock. Continue reading →

This savory salad combines Savoy cabbage and red peppers with cumin and red chili peppers to help provide a warm, colorful dish perfect for any cool autumn night. Continue reading →

This entree combines vibrant carrots, Swiss Chard, and purple cabbage to create a true extravaganza of colors and flavors. Continue reading →

Tired of snacking on potato chips? Need something to munch on during the day without adding a lot of Calories to your diet? This crunchy recipe is rich in Vitamin A and Vitamin C. Continue reading →

Sautéed Eggplant Parmesan brings together the rich flavor of tomatoes, onions, garlic, basil, and eggplant into one colorful dish. This dish goes well with a side of whole-grain pasta. Continue reading →

Looking for a cool, “green” way to end your meal? Try Gluten-Free Key Lime Pie! This recipe is a refreshingly sweet dessert that melts in your mouth. Continue reading →

This recipe includes three separate components that can be featured separate, but must be combined when eating to fully enjoy the flavor of this dish. Try your artistic skills at food styling and wow your family and friends! Continue reading →

Zucchini Crepes involve the preparation of crepes, a thin French pancake, as well as a creamy filling. The filling can also be used as a garnish. Continue reading →

A wonderful recipe that combines several different food groups into one complete dish and adds a little zip with balsamic vinegar as a flavoring agent. Continue reading →

A veggie-rich entrée with an Italian flare that is full of fiber. Continue reading →

This is a refreshing, natural alternative to high fat, high sugar ice creams and frozen desserts as well as an economical use of overripe bananas and other perishable fruit. With frozen fruit on hand you can go from impulse to ingestion in less than 5 minutes! Continue reading →

A quick and easy dish that combines flavorful quinoa with mixed vegetables and cashews. Continue reading →

Sweet potato biscuits are especially wonderful right out of the oven. Pair them with Smokin’ Ground Tempeh. Continue reading →

Looking for a healthy meat substitute that is both easy to prepare and satisfying? Consider trying tempeh, a fermented soybean food that is packed with nutrition. But please don’t let that scare you away! Highly versatile, tempeh can serve as a hearty main ingredient in a wide variety of tasty vegetarian meals. Enjoy this delicious recipe in wraps, or put it on top of your favorite green vegetable or on top of pasta. Continue reading →

Serve as a side dish and add whatever you like to make it yours: pineapple, avocado, spices, etc… get creative! Continue reading →

Serve over brown, steamed rice or whole wheat pasta (prepared without added fat, oil, or salt). Serve fruit on side. Cooking for 1 or 2? Like most stews, this is a great reheated leftover the next day. Continue reading →

Chai latte is a wonderful blend of Chai with extra milk. You can make it with milk or soymilk. Continue reading →

Enjoy as a crispy, chopped salad, add to quinoa for a colorful cold dish, or enjoy as-is! Continue reading →