Vegan Chicken and Dumplings

February 2, 2015

Vegan Chicken and Dumplings Many parts of the USA are getting pounded with snow this week and a delicious plant-based recipe is the perfect remedy for those cold, wintery days.  I have lots of friends and family on the East Coast and I wanted to come up with something that would help keep them warm and cozy.…

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Braised Greens and Potatoes with Fennel

January 2, 2015

Braised Greens, Potatoes & Mushrooms with Lemon, Dill and Fennel Some people look at me skeptically when I start talking about the connection between spirituality and veganism. But the truth is once you stop eating dead animals your energy changes. Your body becomes clean for the first time in your life, and the highly potent…

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Butternut Squash Soup with Apple & Pomegranate Salsa

October 2, 2014

Butternut Squash Soup Creamy soups, casseroles and even muffins shine with the addition of sweet and golden butternut squash. Aside from being a delicious versatile ingredient, there are many, many health benefits. Let’s discuss a few. Butternut squash is loaded with antioxidants including beta-carotene. Beta-carotene is considered one of the most powerful anti-oxidants. Anti-oxidants protect the…

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Asian Noodle Soup with Corn, Carrots & Grilled Pineapple

September 9, 2014

The other day I got really angry. It came on unexpectedly. One minute I was running on my treadmill listening to a book on tape, the next minute I was choking back some strong, scary emotions. I was angry about something in my past and my first inclination was to ignore it and move on.…

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Creamy Green Cauliflower Soup with Parsley Sauce

August 12, 2014

Creamy Green Cauliflower Soup with Parsley Sauce As you all know, I love my cruciferous vegetables. These delicious vegetables have it all; carotenoids, beta-carotene, vitamins C, E and K, folate, minerals, fiber, and disease-fighting phytochemicals. Members of the cruciferous family include broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, kale, cabbage and bok choy. Studies have shown eating a diet…

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Cilantro Summer Corn Chowder with Cashew Cream

July 24, 2014

When I was a student in 6th grade, I had the choice to eat in the school cafeteria or go home for lunch. I choose the option to go to a small local restaurant where I sat at the counter and ordered the same meal every single day;  lettuce and tomato sandwich on toasted bread…

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Split Pea and Green Pea Soup with Fresh Mint

March 10, 2014

If you want to put a different spin on traditional vegan pea soup definitely try this split pea green pea combo. It is delicious, inexpensive and plant-based healthy. Did you know that green peas are extremely low in fat and a mega source of vitamin K, manganese, fiber, B1, copper, folate, phosphorus and vitamin C? Green…

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