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…
whole food plant based recipes
Tandoori Cauliflower with Chef Rajeev Basak
What an honor it was to interview Sr Executive Chef Rajeev Basak on the Windstar, Star Breeze Cruise Ship in Alaska along with my dear friend Shayda Soleymani from Healthy Cooking with Shayda. Chef Rajeev taught us how to make his incredible Tandoor Cauliflower two ways. You don’t even have to like cauliflower to fall…
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…
Favorite Vegan Holiday Recipe Roundup
If this is your first holiday season on a whole plant food exclusive lifestyle or even if you have been doing this for years, it’s always fun to see what other people make for their plant based holiday meals. I have over 20 recipes to share that are all vegan, gluten free, oil free, low…
Garlic Chickpea Croutons
Chickpeas are one of my favorite beans. They are so versatile and even bean haters can enjoy them. These savory, garlicky chickpea croutons are one of my favorite ways to enjoy this healthy legume. They are air fried or you can make them in an oven. Vegan, oil free and gluten free. They are crispy,…
Tropical Sunshine Salad
I had a beautiful fresh pineapple on my kitchen counter that was begging to made into something fabulous. I was thinking about what to do with it when I remembered a lovely salad I had that someone brought to a potluck at my house years ago. It was made with fresh pineapple, mango, jicama, lime…
Oil Free Falafel Patties & Side Dishes
I remember the first time I ate falafel. I had never had anything like it and immediately fell in love with Middle Eastern cuisine. The ground cumin, coriander, garlic and other spices as well as the hummus with the falafel was incredible. It opened up a whole new world of flavors for me. My version…
Chocolate Fudgesicles – Vegan
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…
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…
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…