June is shaping up to be a scorcher, and about the last thing I feel like doing in this sweltering heat is making the kitchen any hotter, and that’s where these Tex-Mex Potatoes come in.
A few very simple ingredients, … Read more
Brown Rice and Black Beans in Homemade Green Salsa with Cilantro and Lime
This past weekend, I made burritos filled with this simple combination of black beans and brown rice, simmered in a zesty homemade green salsa.
Fresh cilantro and lime juice make this sauce just a little unusual, and really delicious. Although … Read more
Spicy Black Beans and Greens over Rice
Here we are, well into January, the month that promises a fresh start after holiday indulging. Yet, many of us truly struggle to get on track (or stay on track), and if this sounds painfully familiar, you have lots of … Read more
Breakfast Skillet Hash
We’re planning a family brunch at our house this Sunday, and that’s probably my favorite of all meals to host.
Once again we’ll have a table filled with vegan and non-vegan palates, so I’m going to serve this dish. I … Read more
Fabulous Beet Burgers
I made these burgers last night, and they were amazing!
I feel compelled to add here (in case you can identify) that I don’t even like beets. Actually, no one in our family is a fan of beets, yet everyone … Read more
Salad Wraps with Beans and Greens
Is your brown bag lunch routine ready for a shake-up? Try this whole-grain veggie roll-up, full of plant-based nutrition, for a brand new perspective on your entire afternoon.
Serving up protein, fiber, calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, and … Read more
Breakfast Tofu and Bean Burritos
My slow cooker and I have been pretty good friends for a long time, but I’m head-over-heals in love with it now, thanks to Kathy Hester’s newest book, Vegan Slow Cooking for Two or Just for You.
As a … Read more
Southwestern Bean Burgers
Bean burgers have a lot to brag about. They might be the underdog at a summer barbecue, but they can be the ideal plant-based solution to warm weather dining.
This easy version is especially delicious, with the added advantage of … Read more
Black Bean Soup
After the holidays, aren’t we all ready to get a fresh start on healthy eating?
And who isn’t looking for ideas that are delicious, gentle on the wallet, and come together without much effort? Did I miss anything on the … Read more
Best Veggie Chili
Preparing soups and stews is so therapeutic, and one of my favorite comfort foods during Michigan’s coldest months is this three-bean chili.
Not only is this chili spicy, it’s layered with deep, satisfying flavor. It’s probably even better the next … Read more