Almost Naked Chocolate Strawberry Bites Image 6 Comments February 5, 2020 Vicki Brett-Gach I love combining chocolate with strawberries, and with Valentine’s Day right around the corner it’s all the excuse I need to have some serious fun in the kitchen. For these little gems, I blended cocoa and vanilla with dates and … Read more
Holiday Pilaf Image 1 Comment December 18, 2019 Vicki Brett-Gach This dish is deliciously festive, yet really easy to assemble. It was a hit this week in our holiday cooking class, and I’m serving it again when our out of town guests arrive. These harvest flavors marry together beautifully, and … Read more
Toasted Bread Stuffing with Potatoes, Sweet Potatoes, and Fresh Herbs Image Leave a comment November 20, 2019 Vicki Brett-Gach I’ve been working on this one for a long time, and now it’s ready to serve, just in time for Thanksgiving! Drum roll please for Toasted Bread Stuffing with Potatoes, Sweet Potatoes, and Fresh Herbs! Without butter or eggs, it … Read more
Raspberry-Dusted Cocoa Caramel Truffles Image 5 Comments February 6, 2019 Vicki Brett-Gach Oh my. These are good. Amaaaazingly good. And decadently delicious, yet with no added sugar. How about that? World, please meet my Raspberry-Dusted Cocoa Caramel Truffles! And Happy Valentine’s Day! xo… Read more
Spicy Cauliflower Wings Image 6 Comments January 30, 2019 Vicki Brett-Gach I recently created this plant-based snack with big game days in mind, but it’s really a great appetizer for any occasion. These cauliflower bites get oven-crisped and are almost addictively flavorful, yet with no added oil or sugar, and they’re … Read more
Easy Seven-Layer Tex-Mex Dip Image Leave a comment December 19, 2018 Vicki Brett-Gach This simple Seven Layer Dip and celebrations of all kinds are made for each other. My very favorite way to serve this is in pretty little glasses, but if short of time, just spread ingredients one layer at a time … Read more
Pumpkin Pie Bites Image 3 Comments November 21, 2018 Vicki Brett-Gach Here’s a SUPER simple, completely guilt-free, and utterly delicious holiday dessert. You’ll see the short list of healthy, whole ingredients below. What you WON’T see is dairy or eggs, and you won’t see processed sugar, processed flour, or added oils. … Read more
Roasted Mediterranean Vegetables with Arugula Pesto Pasta Image 5 Comments October 3, 2018 Vicki Brett-Gach Flavor-packed and dramatic, this is a jazzy dish that’s perfect for guests, yet easy enough for a great family dinner. An easy arugula pesto is tossed with cooked pasta and loads of oven-roasted shallots, zucchini, bell peppers, and tomatoes. The … Read more
Roasted Butternut Squash and Onions Image 2 Comments January 17, 2018 Vicki Brett-Gach January signals a new beginning, when we’re ready to hit the reset button for a fresh start. While many of us have a New Year’s resolution or two to get to busy with, some of us would rather hibernate for … Read more
Spicy Black-Eyed Peas and Baby Kale (Winter Beans and Greens) Image Leave a comment January 3, 2018 Vicki Brett-Gach Happy New Year! January means fresh opportunities to take care of our health inside and out, and beans and greens might be one of the best ways to make impressive strides toward these goals. Here’s my truly delicious Winter Beans … Read more
