Podcast #50: What is Joy & How Joy Can Improve Your Health

January 13, 2019

Positive emotions have been linked with better health, longer life and a greater sense of well being. If you are reading this, then you already are seeking to live a healthier lifestyle,  and a healthy lifestyle brings longevity.  We talk so much about living longer but do we ask ourselves enough “why do we want…

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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 Pumpkin Soup with Ginger & Carrots

October 5, 2018

  Did you know that every 20 seconds a woman has a heart attack in America,  and heart disease is the number one killer of women? Although men and women can experience the same chest pressure, women can experience a heart attack without chest pressure,  and women can have unique symptoms. Those symptoms could be…

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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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Spicy Broccoli Pasta with A Lemon Breadcrumb Flavor Bomb

October 3, 2018

This roasted, dairy-free, low caloric, spicy broccoli pasta topped off with a lemon breadcrumb flavor bomb is a quick and easy dish the entire family will love. How easy? Well, all you need to do is roast your broccoli and seasoning for 20 minutes. Meanwhile, cook your pasta and combine your flavor bomb ingredients. That’s…

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Sriracha & Garlic Pulled Jackfruit with Mint & Cilantro

September 14, 2018

This super easy and healthy dish pairs pulled jackfruit with a spicy Sriracha and garlic sauce topped with cooling herbs for a delicious flavor combination. If you have never used jackfruit before, this pulled jackfruit recipe is a good place to start. In the past year jackfruit has gone from a relatively unknown food to…

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Vegan Corn Fritters with Zucchini & Sweet Corn

August 24, 2018

I call these fresh vegan corn fritters “end of summer deliciousness on a plate.”  But don’t worry, these can be made any time of year with frozen organic sweet corn. As most of us know, there is nothing like a cob of sweet corn in the summer, but there is a lot of confusion about…

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Vegan Chickpea Salad Sandwich with Caesar Dressing

August 2, 2018

This rich, creamy and tangy vegan chickpea salad sandwich will satiate any palette. Loaded with healthy ingredients and high in protein. Chickpeas, also known as garbanzo beans, are a versatile legume that blends well into a variety of dishes. In today’s vegan chickpea salad sandwich, I processed the chickpeas into a smoother texture, but still…

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Easy Baked Tofu with Gluten-Free Coconut Panko Breadcrumb Crust

February 16, 2018

Before we discuss this golden brown and crispy, easy baked tofu, I want to address the subject of soy. Soy gets a bad rap. Tofu, soy milk, edamame, miso, and tempeh are high in nutrients including protein, fiber, iron, magnesium, and potassium. The most significant confusion about soy is that many people think it contains estrogen.…

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