Category Archives: Recipes

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”

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”

Thai Green Curry Tofu and vegetables

INGREDIENTS 3 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 tbsp ginger, minced 4 tbsp green curry paste 1 medium onion, quartered 1 medium eggplant 1 package of firm tofu 1 14 oz can coconut milk 1 cup vegetable broth 2 tbsp Tamari 1–2 tbsp coconut sugar (optional) 1 small zucchini diced or spiral cut 1 red bell pepper sliced Optional toppings/sides rice, cilantro, green onions & lime wedge INSTRUCTIONSContinue reading “Thai Green Curry Tofu and vegetables”

Lentil Salisbury Steak with Mushroom Gravy– Vegan and Gluten Free

Ingredients Lentil Salisbury Steak 1 Cup Cooked Lentils 1/2 Cup Brown Rice Flour 1/2 Tbsp Xanthan Gum 1/2 Cup Bread crumbs, Gluten Free 1/4 Cup Vegetable broth 1/8 cup Tamari 1/2 Tbsp. Liquid smoke 1 tbsp Vegan Worcestershire Sauce 1/2 tsp. Salt 1/4 tsp. Black pepper 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp onion powder Mushroom Gravy 2 tbsp Water 8 oz. Mushrooms, sliced 3 Cloves Garlic, chopped 1 Tbsp Corn Starch 2 cups Vegetable broth 1/2 tsp Sage, driedContinue reading “Lentil Salisbury Steak with Mushroom Gravy– Vegan and Gluten Free”

Black Bean Dark Chocolate Macadamia nut Brownies – Vegan

INGREDIENTS 2 tbsp ground ground flax + 6 tbsp water 1.5 cup black beans (15oz can black beans rinsed and drained) ½ cup Peanut Butter 1/3 cup Dark Cocoa Powder ½ cup coconut sugar 1 tsp vanilla ¼ tsp baking soda ½ tsp salt ½ cup chopped macadamia nuts – or other nuts of choice Optional toppings – coconut cream, fruit, flaky salt INSTRUCTIONSContinue reading “Black Bean Dark Chocolate Macadamia nut Brownies – Vegan”