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 […]
Recipe: Mediterranean Pita Pizza
Inspired by a visit to one of my favorite Mediterranean restaurants, I created my own version of the pita pizza. This simple recipe is a kaleidoscope of flavors that melt in your mouth. Ingredients: Flatbread pita (2) 8″ rounds 1/2 eggplant, chopped 1/2 green bell pepper, chopped 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped 1 cup spinach […]
