Green Chili Mac & Cheese with Toasted Garlic BREADCRUMBS

gluten free, dairy free, oil free Ingredients for Cheese Sauce: 2 small Russet Potatoes- peeled & roughly chopped ¼ Large Onion ¼ Red Bell Pepper- roughly chopped 1 Large Carrot – roughly chopped 2 cloves Garlic ½ cup Raw Cashews 2 Roasted Green Chilis- roughly chopped ¼ cup Nutritional Yeast ½ tsp Smoked Paprika 2Continue reading “Green Chili Mac & Cheese with Toasted Garlic BREADCRUMBS”

For the Love of Pomegranates

So delicious and packed with some impressive anti-inflammatory effects, fiber, protein, vitamin C & K, folate, and potassium! Do you LOVE pomegranate but absolutely avoid them because of the mess created when you try to extract those delicious arils? I used to only buy the prepackaged arils because it seems like it takes hours toContinue reading “For the Love of Pomegranates”

Easy Black Bean Burgers – oil free gluten free

Easy and simple meals are needed — OFTEN! I see beautiful pictures of food all over the internet and I try my best to post them also, but sometimes, It needs to just be a plate full of grab and go. This black bean burger is one that I fall back on so many times.Continue reading “Easy Black Bean Burgers – oil free gluten free”

Simple, Easy, Healthy

I love to cook and I love to eat, but there are days that I just don’t feel like being in the kitchen. Every once in a while, the thought of standing at the stove is like nails on a chalkboard. Yes, even for someone that loves fresh ingredients. I have spent many hours scrollingContinue reading “Simple, Easy, Healthy”

Easy Vegan Mushroom Soup

Soup is one of those dishes that just screams fall! It really doesn’t matter what ingredients are in it, it still takes like cooler weather.  I love this mushroom soup since it is easy, fast, and inexpensive.  Did I mention delicious? Ingredients: 35    mushrooms (I used a mix of portobellas and Cremini) 2     carrotsContinue reading “Easy Vegan Mushroom Soup”

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”