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)
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
Baked Red Flannel Hash
This lovely oven-baked hash is full-on comfort food.
It’s made with loads of diced Yukon gold potatoes, plus sweet potatoes, onions, and beets, and almost glows with exquisite color and rich satisfying flavor. In fact, it’s such a dazzler that … Read more
Holiday Lentil Bolognese
This Lentil Bolognese is my newest go-to pasta sauce, with chunks of sautéed vegetables, hearty lentils, and a jalapeño kick that together elevate plain tomato sauce into a rich, company-worthy meal.
Serve this over whole grain pasta for a delicious … Read more
Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal Muffin Cups
If you have extra canned pumpkin on hand after Thanksgiving, you’re going to thank me. Here’s another healthy and delicious way to create a lovely breakfast or snack with pumpkin and whole rolled oats.
Amazingly, these are sweetened only with … Read more
Perfect Plant-Based Thanksgiving Menu
Surrounded by family and a kitchen filled with delicious flavors, Thanksgiving has long been at the top of my favorite holidays list. But it’s not without challenges.
If you host guests who aren’t vegan, like we do, you know that … Read more
Cinnamon Applesauce Donuts
I made these three times this week. Yep, three times.
They’re soft and chewy and scrumptious and easy, and pretty much perfect. We (my husband, our 2 kids, and I) can’t get over them.
I’d have to add these to … Read more
Cremini Mushroom Sauce (Gravy) with Shallots and Madeira Wine
One of my clients asked if I might create a cremini mushroom sauce for her to use over baked potatoes and pasta. Well. Full disclosure. I’m not a huge mushroom fan. Quite the contrary. So this one is for you, … Read more
Chocolate Sweet Potato Brownies with Banana-Date Frosting
Holidays and special occasions seem to conjure up thoughts of guilt-inducing, artery-damaging foods, but isn’t a celebration more reason than ever to create and share wonderful recipes that may actually promote vibrant good health?
With the Super Bowl and Valentine’s … Read more
Meatloaf and Mashed Potato Cupcakes
These scrumptious bites will tempt vegans and non-vegans of all ages. They’re individual meatless meatloaf cupcakes, frosted with creamy mashed potatoes – and festive for parties, fun for kids, and adorable as appetizers.… Read more