Homemade Baba Ghanoush 1-2 eggplants 1-2 cloves of garlic 3-4 Tbsp fresh lemon juice 1 tsp cumin Sound familiar? Same as hummus but made from eggplant instead of beans! Great way to mix it up, and tastes very different even with the same base recipe. Pierce eggplant with a fork several times. Roast at […]
Homemade Hummus
Homemade Hummus 2 Cans of chick peas, rinsed 1-2 cloves of garlic 3-4 Tbsp fresh lemon juice 1 tsp cumin Place all ingredients into a blender. Blend until smooth. Add water as necessary for desired texture. Add salt to taste if necessary. Serve with fresh veggies, woven wheats, and my personal favorite – a few […]
Sandwich Wraps
Sandwich Wraps There are so many ways to vary this meal, so have fun with it! I’ll just give a few ideas here. Please feel free to share your favorites! Start with an oil-free corn tortilla Spread with a layer of your favorite homemade hummus or baba ghanoush – it comes in so many flavors, […]
Recipe: Veggie Burgers
Everyone should have a go-to veggie burger recipe. For me, this is it! I make a batch about once a month and keep the extras frozen. It’s an easy hearty meal ready at a moment’s notice. Dressed the right way, this can truly be a gourmet dish! Modified from Forks Over Knives Lentil Loaf Ingredients: […]
Recipe: Speedy Butternut Squash Soup
Winter squash soup, the quintessential way to warm up for lunch or dinner. This dish can go from pantry to plate in 20 minutes. I have acquired two of my most favorite kitchen electrics recently, and the two pack quite a punch when it comes to speedy preparation of whole plant-based foods. I know that […]
Recipe: Hearty Vegan Chili
Cooking in the fall and winter brings a whole new array of flavors to the dinner table. I have been experimenting with my new pressure cooker and while I’m not yet expert enough to post pressure-cooker specific recipes, this one works just fine on the stove top or slow-cooker too. I cooked my beans in […]
