Summer Salad with Champagne Vinaigrette
Summertime is almost here, and along with the sun and the fun comes the food!!! Watermelon, cucumber, iced tea – it’s all so refreshing! And one of my favorite things to do – especially in the summer – is to make refreshing salads. To kick it up a notch, I add fruit to my greens. […]
Lentil “Meat” Balls – Vegan & Gluten Free
I may not eat meat anymore, but that doesn’t mean I don’t miss certain things about eating it! My mother is Italian, so spaghetti and meatballs was a big part of my diet growing up. This recipe for lentil “meat” balls solves my problem! They have the same flavor profile as my mom’s meatball recipe, […]
Puttanesca Sauce
Don’t you just love it when a few simple ingredients come together to give you an amazing burst of flavor? That’s how I feel about Puttanesca sauce. With only about 6 ingredients (plus a few spices), you can create a meal that is incredibly flavorful, and perhaps best of all, it only takes a few […]
Tortilla-less Sweet Potato Butternut Squash Enchiladas – Vegan/Gluten Free
I know, I know – this is quite the mouth full! And you know what? It really is!! I adapted the recipe from this AMAZING cookbook my brother in law and his girlfriend got for me. It’s called Thug Kitchen, and it’s a brilliant, cheeky take on vegan food. You MUST own this book! Naturally, […]
Quinoa Pizza Crust – Gluten Free
I love pizza. In fact, every time we go to New York City, I declare to my husband that I will “eat my way through the city” by hitting all the best known pizza spots. I typically end up with a stomach ache when all is said and done, because gluten and dairy are a […]
Kitchari
If you’re having digestive issues – or any trouble with your gut health, Kitchari might be your ticket to solace. This is an Indian dish that is often used it Ayurvedic medicine. The combination of beans and rice forms a complete protein, which is not only good for you, but easy on your tummy and […]
Vegan Cream of Mushroom Soup
I got this recipe from an amazing food blogger named Joy the Baker. It never fails to delight my taste buds and impress those who may not be convinced that vegan can taste good! Here is what you will need: For the Soup: 6 tablespoons olive oil 3 medium yellow onion, chopped 9 garlic cloves, […]
Quinoa Veggie Sushi
I’ve always been intimidated by home made sushi. I didn’t have a rice maker, I didn’t have the bamboo rolling mat. So many excuses, none of them particularly viable. One day, I got over myself, and decided to experiment. I had nori sheets, quinoa, sweet potatoes, mangoes, and avocados. I was able to create a […]
Black Bean Burger – Vegan and Gluten Free Friendly
When I first moved to Malibu, my now husband took me to a place called John’s Garden. It was a small deli, so I didn’t think it would be anything special, but boy was I wrong! I had the best black bean burger of my life! As I always do, whenever I have something great, […]
Kitchari, a Tribute to Pat Summitt, and a Question: Who Inspires You?
The other night I found myself laying on the couch on my back, swollen feet up in the air after a long day at the bakery – 205 cakes long, to be exact. But whose counting? Ted was cleaning the floors (bless him – I know – I’m the luckiest girl ever). He had the […]
