Happy New Year! What better way to start the New Year then batch cooking and prepping for the week ahead. Since adopting a whole food plant based diet – WFPB – I have found that batch cooking makes my life so much easier. Once a week I spend 4-5 hours cooking and prepping food that…
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Curry Quinoa Stuffed Acorn Squash
One of the things I look forward to in the fall is winter squash. This week at Trader Joe’s they had acorn squash, kabocha squash and butternut! Four of the squash beauties came home with me. The humble acorn squash is lovely on its own but sometimes I want something just a little more special….
Dinner In A Bowl – Lentil Chili, Rice & Squash
I just finished dinner you guys and it was so amazing I had to sit down and post about it right away! The inspiration for this meal came from an incredible meal I had back in November. While visiting my parents in Nebraska my mom and had drove to Omaha and had one of the…
Low Fat Chili “Cheese” Fries
I was intrigued with this recipe when I saw The Healthy Librarian had posted it on her facebook page. I have never had Chili Cheese Fries – in fact I don’t think I have ever seen them on a menu or seen a recipe for them before! Since I always enjoy the same recipes and…
Easy Vegan Mexican Casserole & Green Chili Hummus
On Sunday we had a busy day filled with outdoor chores but I needed a dish to take to a friends for a Mexican themed dinner that night. A quick check with chef Google and I came up with this slow cooker recipe for rice and beans that had great reviews. This would make a…
Chipotle Chili With Sweet Potatoes & Brussels Sprouts
The recipe calls for one can of pinto beans but at the last minute I decided to add an additional can of black beans to boost the protein and fiber. There was just enough heat from the Chipotles to give this dish some kick without setting your mouth on fire! Cut back on the amount…
Three Sisters Harvest Stew & Home Made Tortilla Chips
Are you sick of Thanksgiving leftovers yet? After a few days of eating mild flavors both hubby Tom and I wanted something spicy on the menu. There was a batch of this Three Sisters Stew already prepared in the freezer – I love cooking ahead! This is one of those recipes that is super easy…
Red Lentil Chili / Pressure Cooker / Slow Cooker
Although the weather doesn’t feel like fall around here I am so ready for some typical fall foods like this Red Lentil Chili by Chef AJ. Delicious healthy food can’t get any easier than this recipe! Everything is placed either in a pressure cooker or a slow cooker and then you just let the magic…
Mexicano Veggie Burger & Travel Highlights
You might not think there is much flavor variety where veggie burgers are concerned but I am here to set the record straight. When you vary the beans, seasonings and add -ins you are rewarded with a variety of flavors, textures and scrumptious eats. Today’s recipe is a hybrid of sorts since I mingled two…
Cuban Black Beans with Kale
Cuban Black Beans with Kale low sodium vegetable broth, a few Tbsp 1 large yellow onion, diced 4 garlic cloves, minced 1 Tbsp grated fresh ginger (using a microplaner if you have one) 2 tsp chili powder 1 tsp cumin 1/2 tsp paprika 1/2 tsp cinnamon 2 15 ounce cans black beans, undrained 4 cups…