I was privileged with hosting 3 parties for Christmas and wanted to create menus that would delight everyone in attendance. It’s not an easy task when feeding a wide variety of people: little kids, tweens, and adults; whole food plant based eaters and vegetarians; and many Standard American Diet eaters. I found some real crowd-pleasing dishes […]
A Feast of Gratitude
For years I’ve been asked about what vegans eat at Thanksgiving. Many seem to forget about the plethora of vegetarian sides found on almost every single table in the country – mashed potatoes, stuffing, sweet potato pie, green bean casserole, corn, squash, roasted veggies, cranberry sauce, and so many more. Fortunately, making vegan versions of […]
Baked Stuffed Apples
I’m always on the lookout for a sweet treat that’s also hearty and healthy. One of my fellow comrades in Chef AJ’s Ultimate Weight Loss group created this recipe. I made a tiny modification and it was an instant favorite. It’s like a mug of mulled cider by the fire on a chilly fall evening […]
Banana Breadie Greenie
Whether you’re looking for a post-exercise recovery drink or a delectable dessert to sip slowly, this smoothie fits the bill. It’s cold, creamy, sweet but not too sweet, and it’s power packed with nutrients. It looks like the health drink that it is, but tastes just like banana bread. Yum! Ingredients 1 1/2 ripe bananas 1/2 c […]
Meatless Monday: Permanent Potluck Solution
So you’re invited to a potluck picnic. You’ve been to similar gatherings all summer, and you’re getting tired of showcasing your favorite dishes over and over. You need something new. Something inspiring to make. Something that tastes so divine you want to stamp it with the vegan flag so that everyone that tastes it will […]
Rise and Shine Smoothie – Meatless Monday
Here’s a great power boost to kick off your Meatless Monday! Smoothies are a fabulous way to get some fresh fruits and vegetables in especially when you’re in a hurry. They’re also an ideal way to get loads of vitamins and minerals into kids who might have a hard time sitting still long enough to […]
