Fall Dressing: Turmeric and Tahini: The Antioxidant-Rich Dressing Turmeric and tahini are both celebrated for their unique profiles of phytonutrients, compounds found in plants that are known to support health. Turmeric’s most prominent phytonutrient is curcumin, a compound that has been extensively studied for its potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Curcumin is credited with numerous […]
Farm-to-Table Goodness: Carrot Seaweed Summer Rolls In my world of culinary exploration, finding recipes that combine freshness and innovation is a constant compansion. These Carrot Seaweed Salad Spring Rolls are a perfect example of trying some new flavors together. Blending vibrant carrots with the subtle taste of seaweed, these spring rolls offer a refreshing and […]
Flavor packed Mediterranean Vegan Niçoise Salad Indulge in the vibrant flavors of this refreshing Vegan Salad Niçoise! 🥗🌱 Packed with crisp romaine lettuce, blanched green beans, cherry tomatoes, potatoes, cucumber, arugula, radishes, and green olives, this colorful dish is a feast for the senses. 🌈 Drizzled with a tangy Dijon mustard dressing, it’s the perfect […]
Phytonutrient rich Zesty Rainbow Slaw Delight for Picnics Summer is the best time for bringing in whole ingredients into your picnics. And now with many more interested in creating a diet that is phytonutrient rich, we can celebrate the new season. Zesty Rainbow Slaw Delight brings so many colors and flavors together that you might […]
Quinoa Tabouli with Fresh Herbs This gluten-free version of classic middle eastern salad is a favorite in out home. Unfortunately, some people are not able to digest or eat wheat so the classic recipe that uses bulgur wheat needs to be adapted. We find this to be so refreshing, especially in the summer when the […]
What is one vegetable that people have eaten canned but rarely fresh? Since it is #MeatlessMonday, let’s talk about artichokes. What is your favorite way to prepare and eat them? In all seriousness, one of my favorite vegetables is artichoke, and my preferred way to eat them is to steam and then grill though steaming and […]
Kale Chips and Vegan Chocolate Bark Are you getting ready for the holidays? This year is so different. There is so much to sort out and think about. I am working on the menu for the upcoming THANKSLIVING 2020 course and thought I add a post about making your own holiday food gifts as part […]
Plant-Based Calcium Sources for Bone Health Typically Halloween posts have skeletons or jack o’ lanterns… however keeping up with the fact that I need no additional respect for death in my life these days, I am sharing a different take on it this week. I am sharing about plant-based sources of calcium for bone health. […]