Big Summer Buddha Bowl {Vegan, Gluten-Free, Soy-Free}

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Who’s ready for a big bowl of flavor to kick of the end of summer? I know I am.

Dark Chocolate Covered Kale Chips

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Yes. You heard me right. I covered, coated and drizzled my kale chips with dark chocolate. And it was amazing. Pure bliss in a lil’ kale chip.  Who woulda’ known? Just in time for Love Day. And although there is no ‘Lover’, hehe.. My Chocolate Kale Chips are enough for me. And I’m a happy … Continued

Vegan Falafel Balls with Kale Cashew Pesto

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I recently had a yearning for some falafel after seeing them on the streets of Manhattan at every street fair imaginable… I thought I’d recipe test by creating a vegan falafel ball with a kale pesto dipping sauce.  I opted to add the Kale Cashew Pesto as a dipping sauce for an extra kick, you … Continued

Gluten-Free Chicken Noodle Soup

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There’s nothing like a bowl of chicken noodle soup on a chilly February evening.  Last night I created a delicious gluten-free, dairy-free chicken n’ buckwheat noodle soup that warmed me up from the Manhattan chill. I tossed in some navy beans and my favorite dinosaur kale along with mushrooms and ginger for an exceptionally delectable … Continued

Lucious Leafy Greens

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Many of my clients considered ‘leafy green veggies’ unappetizing before they came to me for counseling.  The first thing that came to their minds when I mentioned ‘leafy green veggies’ was “Well, I eat Iceberg Lettuce”! O boy, I thought…we’ve got some work to do and this is going to be fun.  This is what … Continued

Fillet of Sole with Spicy Cilantro Salsa

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Last evening, I created a delicious dinner for myself…I spent my afternoon in the long lines of Whole Foods Market at Columbus Circle…after waiting online and fighting the New Year’s Eve crowds (at 3 PM), I was a happy camper with my fresh piece of sole, parsley, cilantro, onions, tomatoes and kale. I created a … Continued

Harvest Pumpkin Tofu Frittata

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I was bit by the frittata bug last week and made this for a quick and easy breakfast dish, which then turned into a few meals throughout the week.  Aside from this tasty breakfast, I created an afternoon frittata lunch over arugula, pistacios and fresh figs and  a hearty supper earlier this week atop  al … Continued

Oat n' Turkey Burgers

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The other night I was making turkey burgers in my kitchen and I glanced over at my “Steel Cut Oats” and thought…hmmm, let’s throw these guys into the recipe and experiment! Ingredients 1 lb. ground Turkey 1 cup oats 1/3 cup egg whites Eden Organic no salt-added tomatoes Nu-Salt, Pepper 1 tsp. Chili Powder 1 … Continued

Breakfast Burrito

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This morning , I decided to switch up my traditional breakfast routine and made myself an egg and re-fried bean burrito.  This mouth-watering recipe is heavenly first thing in the morning, not to mention incredibly satisfying. Ingredients Tortilla (Gluten Free/ Whole Wheat) Amy’s Organic Corn and Bean Salsa Amy’s Organic Re-fried Beans SoyaKaas Gluten Free/Dairy Free Jalapeno Cheese … Continued

Spaghetti n' Oatmeal Balls

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These balls are a nice alternative to your classic meatballs…they’re packed with heart healthy rolled oats and pair well alongside pasta for a delicious meal. Ingredients 1/2 cup Rolled Oats 1/4 cup Greek plain yogurt 1/4 cup Vegan Parmesan cheese 1 egg white 1/4 cup Dried Cranberries Nu-Salt/Pepper to taste 1/2 cup Balsamic vinegar Olive oil cooking spray 1/2 … Continued