Vegan Cannellini Ratatouille with Saffron Rice

This plant-based French inspired weeknight meal can be cooked in under 20 minutes. The trick with eggplant is to partially cook with no added oil to keep it from getting mushy. In this recipe we char the eggplant in a saute pan with no oil and then chop into stew. Of course soaking and making […]

Baked Gigante Beans with Smokey Roasted Cauliflower

I love big roasts for the weekend when the weather is getting colder and the aromatics of the roast fill your home. The beautiful cauliflower is our Sunday roast with baked large beans that add a perfect gravy for this roast. Finding a purple cauliflower packs even more antioxidants to this hearty vegan dish. Beans […]

Spinach and Artichoke Spanikopita

Featured at my Greek Vegan Cooking Class I learned that Spanikopita traditionally was made without feta cheese that is a modern diet addition. In place of the feta the artichoke hearts add a creamy brininess that reminds us of the feta cheese. This is a perfect appetizer for the holidays that people will not be […]

No-Bake Dairy-Free Lemon Cheesecake

This recipe is raw, vegan, gluten free and make-ahead a perfect indulgent dessert that requires no guilt. Ingredients CRUST 1 cup packed pitted dates 1 cup raw walnuts 1/4 cup maple syrup FILLING 1 1/2 cups raw cashews, quick-soaked 1 large lemon, juiced and zest 1/3 cup We Olive Lemon Olive oil, 1/2 cup of […]

Bulgur Wheat Stuffed Summer Pattypan Zucchini

Bulgur wheat is such a wonderful grain to stock in your pantry, cooks in less then 10 minutes, wonderful fluffy in texture and packs fiber and protein with 26g of fiber per cup and 17g of protein per cup. Embrace this recipe with what is in season since this was at our end of Summer […]

Baked “Fried” Green Tomatoes with Lemon Chive Aioli

These are such a fun gluten-free and dairy free appetizer that your guests will not be able to get enough of. Make into a great first course with and serve along a beautiful salad. Ingredients: 1 cup of unsweetened soy milk 2 tsp of your favorite hot sauce salt and pepper to taste 1 cup […]

Vegan Mexican Hot Chocolate Ice Cream Sandwiches

I love these plant-based indulgent desserts bake the cookies and completely cool, bring a Non-Dairy ice cream out of the freezer about 5 minutes so it is easier to scoop. I love the new Ben and Jerry’s Vegan Ice Creams. Freeze all together can be made in advance. Enjoy!

Creamy Basil Pasta with Fresh from the Garden Tomato and Squash

I love gardening with my kids it teaches them so much about our food is a great way for them to participate with dinner. This recipe is delicious, kid-friendly and you can make it different every time you cook it based on what is in season. This recipe is packed with hidden plant-protein using whole […]

Fluffiest Pancakes Ever~Vegan and Dairy Free!

There is no reason to consume the milk of another animal. In my recipe for these Fluffy Pancakes you will not be supporting the horrific Dairy Industry. Time to make changes, educate ourselves while eating delicious food. I have included more information below my recipe that everyone should know about how the dairy industry functions. […]

5-Spice Tofu with Soba Noodles Mushroom and Sugar Snap Pea Stir Fry

The Asian Diet has shown significant low amounts of Breast Cancer which is the leading cancer found in women. Studies have shown that replacing soy with animal products help reduce your risks of cancer as long as you eat less then 5 servings a day of soy. As a Mother of two little girls it […]