Hurry, hurry it’s time for curry! One pot easy to make Pumpkin Curry that is. This is my kind of recipe – quick and easy to prep and only one pot to wash. Fall is definitely in the air here and we are ready for warm, savory dishes that will warm us up from the…
SOS Free recipes
Vegan Ranch Twice Baked Potatoes
That’s right, these twice baked potatoes are loaded with my Vegan Ranch Dressing! I don’t know how it could get any better than this. These are easy enough for a weekday meal but fancy enough to grace your table for a holiday or company meal. These are also perfect for backyard BBQ’s, picnics, potlucks and…
Top Ten Vegan Recipes for 2021
Today I am sharing our Top Ten Recipes from 2021 as revealed by Google analytics. There were some expected winners and some recipe surprises! These are all recipes that our family loves and enjoys as well. I will provide links for you to make finding them easy and of course there are printable recipes for…
Chef Nilesh Kanvinde -Windstar Cruises – Cooking Demonstration
One of the highlights of 2021 was a Windstar Cruise on the Star Legend sailing through the Greek Isles. We were traveling with a group of people who also follow a healthy whole food plant exclusive lifestyle. We met with the Windstar Star Legend executive Chef the first day to talk about our dietary needs….
Curry Ginger Butternut Squash Soup
This is a delightful fall and winter soup that will warm you up from the inside out. It is a smooth and creamy soup that is simple to make but so flavorful. It tastes like you really went to a lot of work to make it but it’s so easy you will make it frequently…
Smoked Hickory Balsamic Grilled Portobello Mushrooms
Necessity is the mother of invention – so the saying goes. I recently found this saying to be true, when I went to the garage refrigerator to see what produce might need to be used and discovered some beautiful large Portobello mushrooms that needed to be cooked ASAP. There were 6 in the package so…
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…
Smokey Black Bean Burgers
If you’re looking for a hearty plant-based, and simple wholesome ingredients, these Smoky Black Bean Burgers are about to become a favorite. Made with black beans, oats, and savory seasonings, these burgers hold together beautifully and cook up with a deliciously smoky, slightly crisp exterior. They’re perfect for meal prep, backyard cookouts, or an easy…
Holiday Recipes To Stay Trim & (still) Enjoy All Your Favorites!
My dear friend Shayda from Healthy Cooking with Shayda is an amazing whole food plant based SOS free cook and weight loss success! Shayda collaborated with Chef Mauricio from True North Health Center in Santa Rosa, CA to create a fabulous mouth watering holiday menu that they presented in a recent cooking class. Since so…
Best Oil Free Hummus
I wasn’t planning on doing a post this morning but I just made the best no oil hummus and I have to share the recipe. It is the best oil free hummus I have made or tasted – even if I do say so myself! While on my morning walk today I was talking to…










