Chocolate, fudgy goodness on a stick! Smooth, creamy and delicious, chocolate in every bite. A healthy treat that you can feel good about eating and sharing with the children in your life. The grandchildren love these bars and so do I! Since you are making them, you can control how sweet they are. Don’t want…
Plant based recipes
Vegan Valentine’s Day Deliciousness!
February is the month of love! Show yourself some love by feeding yourself and your family a lovely delicious meal that is also healthy. Nothing says I Love You like a meal made with love and shared with people you care about. Mushroom Spinach Lasagna, Chocolate Brownie Parfait, Chocolate Cherry Brownies with Chocolate Banana Nice…
Cranberry Chutney
This is a healthier remake of an old family favorite recipe for Cranberry Chutney. This slightly tart chutney is delightful with a combination of dried fruit, apples, warm spices and the addition of pineapple for sweetness. It comes together easily with fresh or frozen cranberries. The cranberries contain a natural pectin that thickens the chutney…
Roasted Brussels Sprouts & Butternut Squash with a Pomegranate Glaze
This is one of my favorite combinations of vegetables and starch. It is simple and easy to make but yet big on flavor. The pomegranate glaze elevates this humble recipe to the holiday table. Once you have it ready on the sheet pan, simply put it in the oven while you finish the rest of…
Apple Oat Crisp Vegan/GF
I love Fall – leaves are scattered across the sidewalk and the air is slightly brisk. Apples are in season and there are so many varieties to choose from. Many of them are begging to be turned into a delicious Apple Crisp. Can you really make a healthy version of Apple Crisp – oh yes…
Celery Juice & Celery Cucumber Cooler In The Champion Juicer
Making your own juice in a Champion Juicer is simple and easy. My interest in juicing came from wanting to reduce inflammation in my leg that is the result of having chronic severe sciatic nerve pain for the past 6 almost 7 months. The affected nerves caused a tremendous amount of inflammation. So many readers…
Chipotle Nacho Cheeze Sauce
Creamy and flavorful with a little kick. That’s what comes to mind when I think about this amazing vegan, oil free “cheeze” sauce. It’s easy to make. Uses common pantry ingredients. It’s delicious on just about everything making it one of the most versatile sauce recipes. That is why I make a full batch of…
Chocolate Cherry Brownies
It almost sounds to good to be true but you really can make delicious brownies that are healthy too! I have to admit that I haven’t had a brownie in years – or so that was true until earlier this week. On Tuesday we celebrated our 41st wedding anniversary and I wanted something special for…
Tami’s Vegan Faux Parmesan “Sprinkle”
A few simple ingredients in a mini food processor and just like magic you have a delicious vegan faux parmesan or “sprinkle” as our little Sweet Pea likes to call it! Does it taste like the real dairy version of parmesan? Uh, no it doesn’t, but it is delicious sprinkled on the plant based versions…
Birthday Celebrations!
It sure was fun turning 60 last week! I celebrated all week long with fun activities and get togethers. We had the big Holland Bowl and California Balsamic Giveaway to celebrate my milestone birthday. Thank you to everyone for your birthday greetings and wishes – I really appreciate you following me on the blog, facebook,…