It’s that time of year again and I am on a quest to create delicious vegan meals that can be your protein centerpiece for the holidays. I know you can always purchase a Tofurkey, however I believe this plant-based option will be more savory, healthy and satisfying. Some fancy vegan meals like this, can take time to prepare, but…
Tacos with Marinated Seitan, Chiles & Crunchy Cabbage If you are not familiar with seitan, now is your chance to give it a go. These tacos are the perfect setting for this delicious meat alternative. So what is seitan exactly? Seitan is made from wheat and often referred to as the wheat meat. The best…
If you are looking for a healthy, delicious, gluten free recipe for lunch or dinner, you can’t go wrong with this gluten free rice bowl. Sometimes simple food can not only nourish you but also explode with flavor. That is how I feel about this sorrel lemon rice. If you have never had sorrel before, I…
Tofu Recipe – Crunchy Almond Crusted Tofu Salad Before I became vegan, I never created a tofu recipe. Mainly because I assumed it didn’t taste good and I didn’t know how to prepare it. Now it has become one of my favorite foods. I eat it in moderation and love creating a new tofu recipe…
What To Buy Organic to Protect Against Antibiotic Resistance According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, antibiotic resistance is one of the top five health threats facing our nation. A study published by the American Society of Microbiology has linked glyphosate (Roundup) and two other widely used pesticides to antibiotic resistance. One of the…
Grilled Smoky Portobello Mushroom Sandwich with Red Pepper Purée Some stories are meant to be shared. One day in June I was taking the Amtrak train from San Diego to Los Angeles when a disturbance erupted. A crying and distraught woman entered the business car. We were experiencing a few bumps and she was trying not to fall…
Sweet Cauliflower Muffins with Dried Cherries & Nuts Yup, you read it right. Sweet, not savory, cauliflower muffins with dried cherries and nuts. This recipe was inspired by my healing foods for autism post last week. The response to that blog was overwhelming on Facebook. Many parents said they couldn’t get their children to eat some…
Choosing Healing Food For Autism “All disease begins in the gut” ~~Hippocrates 460 BC I would like to preface this posting by saying I’m not an expert on autism, but I have done extensive research on the connection between autism and diet. I know this is a very emotional subject and I take it very…
Summer Salad with Citrus Oil-Free Vinaigrette When it’s too hot to turn on the oven, no worries. There are plenty of delicious no-cook options during the summer. My favorite go-to meal is a simple summer salad. Just combine your favorite greens in a large bowl. Top the greens with your most-loved fruits and vegetables. Then…
Kale Marinara with Chickpeas over Zucchini Spaghetti I spent my childhood eating a lot of Italian food so marinara sauce holds a special place in my heart. I also adore pasta, but I don’t like to overdo it because there are high amounts of carbohydrates in some refined pasta which can affect your blood-sugar level. There are…
