Salmon Stuffed Sweet Peppers

We’ve all seen my tasty stuffed tomatoes, however, after purchasing a few yellow and orange peppers at Whole Foods earlier this week, I opted for a  stuffed pepper recipe that includes my favorite canned salmon from Trader Joe’s.  This is a quick n’ easy recipe that tastes just minutes to prepare and pop into the oven for a … Continued

Zesty Macadamia Bison Balls

Earlier this week, I met with one of my clients and I decided to introduce her to bison…we purchased freshly ground bison from Whole Foods Market and went back to her apartment to create some tasty bison balls! After scouring her fridge, I came across freshly ground nut butter and opted to add that to … Continued

Homemade Ketchup

Here is a fabulous recipe that I use to top my bean burgers and use as a dip with my veggie fries…this ketchup is a health alternative to the store bought, processed ketchup brands that are full of sodium, additives and HFCS! Ingredients 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes 1/2 small shallot … Continued

Dark Chocolate Vegetarian Chili

Adding chocolate to your chili? Yes, you read the title correctly.  Did you know the polyphenols and flavonoids in chocolate can lower your risk of heart disease by 20% and keep LDL (Bad) cholesterol from oxidizing into an artery-damaging form? Semisweet and dark chocolate have more beneficial compounds than other chocolates so toss in a healthy … Continued

Cauliflower Cakes

Well, let’s just say I’m on another kick…and this time it’s with cauliflower.  Yes, I had a fabulous date last night with a head of cauliflower…are you jealous?  Yummy; this sweet, milky, almost nutty cruciferous vegetable is at its prime right now (from December thru March) when its in season and most plentiful at local … Continued

Homeade n' Hearty Gluten-Free Pizza

Last night I created a homemade gluten-free, dairy-free veggie pizza that had my taste buds dancin’ for more…it was fabulous (to say the least).  Here are the easy and delicious recipes for my pizza crust, sauce and topping. Gluten-Free Pizza Crust Ingredients 1/4 cup rice milk 2 large eggs or egg substitute 1/3 cup cornstarch … Continued

Cha-Cha-Cha Chia Chips

Last night I had a bit of fun with my new chia seeds. Do you remember those commercials from the 90’s for the chia pets? Who would have thought chia seeds were a superfood and incredibly good for you?  For centuries this tiny little seed was used as a staple food by the Indians of … Continued

Collard Wraps

Today for lunch, I packed my special Collard Wraps…they were the perfect way to kick off the 1st day of September.  Fresh, local veggies stuffed inside collards with a delicious and tangy dipping sauce…yum…is your mouth watering yet? Ingredients Collard Wraps: 6 Large Collard Green Leaves 2 Tbsp. Hummus (Any Flavor of Choice) 1 tsp. … Continued

Healthy Coconut 'Fried' Rice

Here is a delicious gluten and dairy free recipe that I cooked up last night for myself.  The powerful flavors of the saffron and coconut make this a tasty meal for any season. Ingredients 2 eggs 1 egg white 1/4 cup Greek plain yogurt 1 Tbsp. oil 1 sweet onion, finely chopped 1 Tbsp. minced … Continued

Zucchini Fries

I love zucchini and I decided to make this delicious veggie into yummy fries! Ingredients Fresh Zucchini Nu-Salt and pepper Nutritional Yeast Crumbs (from crushed bran crackers, pretzels, cereals, etc.) Vegan Parmesan Cheese Amy’s Organic Tomato Sauce 1 egg Directions Pre-heat oven to 425 degrees Cut zucchini’s length-wise into 1/2 inch strips Dip zucchini into … Continued