Sun-dried Tomato Vinaigrette – vegan, oil free, nut free

I am always trying to come up with great oil-free dressings.  Today, treat yourself to this amazing Sun-dried Tomato Vinaigrette.  Vegan, Oil-free, nut-free dressings don’t always taste great, but here is one you will love! So easy and so healthy! Ingredients: 2 cloves Black Garlic (regular garlic can be used) 3 Large sun-dried tomatoes 1Continue reading “Sun-dried Tomato Vinaigrette – vegan, oil free, nut free”

Easy Vegan basil pesto – with or without oil

This was the first time I have made vegan basil pesto using my fresh basil from my Areogarden and I can assure you, it will not be the last.   This pesto really turned out delicious.  I was able to find some Butternut Squash pasta from the local Trader Joe’s along with some sliced and sautéedContinue reading “Easy Vegan basil pesto – with or without oil”

Vegan Split Pea Soup with Kale

The weather is cooling off and it is time for soup!  I just love the smell of spices and soup cooking in the kitchen all day in the slow cooker.  The smells transport me back to childhood and times when my kids were all younger and still at home.   I raised 5 kids and soContinue reading “Vegan Split Pea Soup with Kale”

Let’s Talk Burgers

What’s on the Menu? lets talk burgers! Burgers are an easy go to, a fast food #1. Burger King has the Whopper and Five Guys has a cheese burger, White Castle has sliders, McDonalds has the hamburger Happy Meal! What if you want a great tasting option that is not meat, not black beans, andContinue reading “Let’s Talk Burgers”

Emotional Monday

As I sit here this morning trying to dry my eyes, I reflect on the weekend and really – my life! I am so blessed and grateful for everything that I have had, done, seen and experienced! I have always been a very emotional person, but this year has been quite a display for me.Continue reading “Emotional Monday”

Vegan Gluten Free Apple Crisp

I love the scent of fall in my home! Apples, cinnamon, vanilla and maple. I was blessed to receive a big box of fresh picked golden delicious apples from some friends this weekend and I couldn’t wait to start baking with them. Ingredients 6 small apples – thinly sliced 1 1/2 cups of gluten freeContinue reading “Vegan Gluten Free Apple Crisp”

Millet Instant Pot Porridge

1 cup millet 2 cups water I honeycrisp apple diced (with skin) 2 Tbsp pure maple syrup 1/2 tsp vanilla 1/4 tsp cinnamon plant based milk Optional toppings – nuts, fruit, raisins, cranberries Put Millet, water, apple, cinnamon, maple syrup and vanilla into instant pot. Set to 10 minutes or use rice setting if available.Continue reading “Millet Instant Pot Porridge”