Velvety Red Lentil Soup with Cherry Tomatoes & Shredded Coconut

January 6, 2022

This velvety red lentil soup defies expectations of what lentil soup can be. It is packed with flavor from the ginger, shredded coconut, tomatoes, and the fragrant, warming Indian spices. If you have never used this lentil before, red lentils are a quick-cooking legume with a mild, subtle sweet flavor.  Cooking red lentils is easy,…

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Mashed Cauliflower & White Beans with Grilled Portobello Gravy

April 29, 2020

When it comes to quarantine comfort food, nothing fits the bill like this mashed cauliflower and white beans.  To make it even more comforting, I topped it with a portobello mushroom gravy. Also, the combination of mashed cauliflower and white beans couldn’t be a healthier choice. They are high in protein, high in fiber, and…

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Vegan Stuffed Cabbage Rolls with Brown Rice and Nuts

April 16, 2020

Are you tired of the same old song and dance for dinner? Try these vegan stuffed cabbage rolls and shake things up. For many people, the idea of cooked cabbage is not exactly appealing. But, I am here to tell you that this dish is exceptionally flavorful and comforting. The trick is you stuff parboiled…

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Vegan Dumplings with High Protein Chickpea Flour Atop Vegetable Soup

September 17, 2019

One of the secrets to a successful vegan diet is consuming satiating meals like these rich homemade vegan dumplings over soup. Cozy, hearty, comfort food! What makes these vegan dumplings extra special is that they are made with chickpea flour. Unlike all-purpose flour, chickpea flour is high in protein, fiber, and micronutrients, while being low…

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Vegan Meatloaf with Chickpeas and Tomato Maple Glaze

October 4, 2018

  It all started with a yearning for a maple glaze that I used to use on various loafs made with animal protein. I just had to have those flavors. So today, I decided to create a vegan meatloaf with all the same tastes. Chickpeas were a natural choice for the protein. Garbanzo beans have…

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How To Save-A-Lot On Your Vegan Super Bowl Party

January 31, 2017

I love to throw Super Bowl parties, but I don’t like spending a lot of money on them. So I was very happy to find a supermarket that offers all the ingredients I need to entertain friends at a low, low PRICE! That store is called Save-A-Lot. Now that we are closing in on Super Bowl…

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Creamy Squash Soup with Corn, Toasted Pecans, and Coconut

December 5, 2016

  Nothing says fall like a creamy squash soup. Not only is it delicious, it is also an excellent source of many immune-fighting vitamins and minerals. Here is a nutritional breakdown. One cup of butternut squash provides 437% of your vitamin A as well as 52% of vitamin C. Vitamin A and vitamin C are…

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Vegan Shepherd’s Pie With Lentils, Mushrooms and Peas

October 30, 2016

First of all, before we discuss this incredibly delicious vegan Shepherd’s Pie, I wanted to share some of the things I love about fall and winter. People usually look at me strangely when I say I love the short days and cozy nights. But there is so much to celebrate, from cute sweaters to log fires. Furthermore, it…

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Vegan Bean Chili With Creamy Cannellini Beans, Green Chiles & Spinach

October 17, 2016

  Halloween is right around the corner and there is something I always do to prepare for that busy night.  I make a big batch of my vegan bean chili with creamy cannellini beans, roasted green chiles, and spinach. A Halloween night meal should be simple and forgiving.  Meaning you can make it a day or…

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