Are you looking for a meatless meatloaf (a.k.a. “neatloaf”) recipe, easy to make, and that does not involve the use of fake meat products? Well, here is a super-rich and flavorful vegan meatloaf, made with chickpeas, lentils, and mushrooms 🍄. This is the perfect recipe to take your plant-based menu to a whole new level! […]
Fall is approaching, which means we all need some tasty comfort food! But don’t worry, I have the right recipe for you: my vegan chickpea dumplings! Since I discovered and was inspired by this Indian-inspired recipe in the Eating Well magazine, I cannot live more than a couple of weeks without making it! The perfect […]
There are so many reasons to fall in love with these easy to prepare spelt waffles. They are crispy outside, and fluffy inside, and overall they are a healthier version than traditional ones. There are 10-12g of plant-based protein in each serving, depending on your brand of spelt flour. Add some nuts for a healthy […]
This Tuscan Quiche is a fantastic option if you are expecting guests or as a delicious weekend breakfast. It looks fancy and tastes savory, and at the same time is healthy, full of proteins and veggies, with less than half the fat of traditional quiche recipes. This quiche is made with my Garbanzo Bean Pie […]
These Grits are far less fat than traditional ones, but still creamy and delicious. I would classify this recipe as a “better alternative” rather than a suggestion if you are looking to lose weight. Grits are a fantastic food. They are inexpensive, quick, and easy to make. They can be a great alternative to mashed […]
Who doesn’t love pasta? We all do! But what we don’t like is what it can do to our figure, especially if we are trying to lose weight. Well, I have great news – Shrimp Edamame Spaghetti! This Shrimp Edamame Linguini you can enjoy without the any guilt! It is very easy to make and […]
Better late than never! I came up with this recipe as a replacement for Green Bean Casserole last Thanksgiving, and got too preoccupied with the holidays to post! This Green Beans with Caramelized Onions and Peppers is a perfect side for your holiday dinner table, but it also doesn’t have to be limited to that. […]
Traditional Mac n’ Cheese is Not Nutritious Traditional mac n’ cheese is heavy! It traditionally has lots of saturated fat, poor quality pasta, and very little nutritional value. Some mac and cheese is even totally processed. Aside from the convenience, boxed mac and cheese is even worse. However, sometimes you crave that home style, comforting […]
Okay, so no this is not a magical ‘shroom gravy… I am so sorry to disappoint those of you that may have gotten excited to “trip balls” again like a 20-something at an EDM concert. However, this mushroom gravy is quite magical in it’s savory umami taste and how wonderfully it compliments typically “boring” foods […]
This recipe includes a light pesto recipe with a gluten-free whole grain brown rice quinoa pasta. I’ve included chicken sausage so that it is lighter and healthier. I was first inspired to make pesto because the basil in my garden was out of control! Why This Brown Rice Quinoa Pasta is Awesome I made a […]