Vegan Lentil Loaf for A Gluten-Free Holiday Dinner

November 14, 2019

To my dismay, I had a few vegan lentil loaf flops before I made this one. But I am happy to say; this loaf has the cozy, robust, holiday flavors I was searching for all week. This vegan lentil loaf recipe isn’t difficult to prepare, but it does take some time doing all that chopping…

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Cauliflower Wellington with Mushroom Duxelles & Dijon

December 16, 2018

This healthy and delicious Cauliflower Wellington is a preparation of a whole cauliflower coated with a mushroom duxelles and Dijon, and then wrapped in puff pastry and baked. Preparation is really quite easy especially compared to the original vegan Wellington that I have posted for the past couple of years. The only changes I would…

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Vegan Roast Wellington Video For A Show-Stopping Dinner

November 8, 2017

  Looking for a vegan food show stopper?  Watch this vegan roast Wellington video and spoil your friends and family with this rich and savory roast stuffed with mushrooms, eggplant, quinoa, and lentils. Yes, this recipe is a lot of work but the results are delicious and so impressive. One of the reasons I created…

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Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Bone Char Free Sugar

February 13, 2017

In 2014 I wrote a blog post about sugar and bone char. It is one of my most popular posts. People are often surprised, even shocked, to find out that bone char free sugar is not the norm! Tomorrow is Valentine’s Day and according to the National Retail Federations Valentine’s Day Consumer Spending Survey, an extraordinary $1.7 billion…

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Holidays Made Easy with Vegan Appetizers You Can Afford

December 17, 2016

Vegan appetizers are one of my favorite food dishes to prepare and a must for any get-together. These vegan appetizers don’t include expensive cheese, but they do include delicious, healthy cheese alternatives. This year I focused on affordability. I often hear how expensive a vegan diet can be but you don’t always have to shop…

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Three Healthy Holiday Eating Strategies That Work

November 14, 2016

Healthy holiday eating is always a challenge.  On average people gain about 2 pounds between Halloween and New Year’s Eve. Two pounds doesn’t sound like much, but as the years go on, it can add up. My #1 healthy holiday eating strategy is always begin your holiday meal with soup. Filling up on a healthy, high-fiber soup first…

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Vegan Ice Cream with Chocolate Flakes & Coconut Caramel Sauce

October 26, 2016

I created this vegan ice cream yesterday solely to smother it in Nature’s Charm new vegan coconut caramel sauce. Oh my gosh, I have missed caramel so much since I became vegan but I don’t have to anymore. Nature’s Charm just released a coconut caramel sauce that is dairy, gluten and soy free and made from…

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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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Vegan Meringue with Summertime Berries

July 26, 2016

I need to introduce you to my love. It is vegan meringue. Oh my goodness. To be honest, I was very skeptical about using chickpea brine to make vegan meringue, but I got over that quickly. This meringue was light, airy and formed stiff peaks. Not only was the texture great, but it was absolutely…

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