Every year for Christmas, I make pasta. When I first learned this was a custom in Italy, it must have really resonated with me. Looking back, we never had pasta on Christmas when I was growing up, so I guess … Read more

Every year for Christmas, I make pasta. When I first learned this was a custom in Italy, it must have really resonated with me. Looking back, we never had pasta on Christmas when I was growing up, so I guess … Read more
This time of year, chocolate peppermint desserts are so seductive. From classic Peppermint Bark to Starbuck’s beverages – they’re all calling my name.
But I try to dodge every one of those commercially prepared treats – since I also try … Read more
This Holiday Lentil Loaf Frosted with Mashed Potatoes is going to be the centerpiece of our plant-based Thanksgiving buffet table this year.
It combines these Meatloaf and Mashed Potato Cupcakes with my Hearty Lentil Shepherd’s Pie – a recipe that … Read more
These Pumpkin Spice Chocolate Truffles are the slightest seasonal variation of my No-Bake Mocha Bars.
I’ve made these at least three times over the last couple of weeks, and they keep disappearing! So simple and so very good, and perfect … Read more
I’ve been thinking about baking with apple butter for several months now, and just kept that idea tucked away all summer long. But now it’s full-on Michigan apple season!
Apples, apple cider, apple donuts…these flavors inspired this Apple Butter Oatmeal … Read more
This is a deliciously cozy soup that makes a great weekday lunch – or the perfect Sunday dinner, served along with steamed Brussels sprouts, a huge green salad, and a loaf of crusty whole grain bread.
Creamy, chunky, great … Read more
The perfect time to renew your commitment to taking care of yourself is always NOW, right? Adding more fresh, whole-food plant-based meals to your menu is a great place to start.
And this is an easy one. Just assemble any … Read more
This cauliflower tofu scramble is a wonderful way to start the day. It’s very versatile – great as a savory-filled Ezekiel tortilla, and terrific over baked (or mashed) potatoes. I promise, this will come in handy day after day, for … Read more
When my next door neighbor told me that her husband had COVID last week, I made a pot of this soup to take over for them. She reported a day or two later that her husband seemed to suddenly begin … Read more
This lovely afternoon pick-me-up feels like such a special splurge. It’s beyond delicious!
Yet it’s blissfully guilt-free, dairy-free, and even sugar free, too! Amazing really.
I use a Nespresso machine for the espresso shot, but if you don’t make espresso … Read more