Where healthy meets delicious!
How to make a switchel- a healthy, energizing, probiotic drink made with apple cider vinegar (with the “mother” in it) that builds healthy bacteria in the gut, lowers cholesterol, regulates insulin, helps sheds weight, boosts immunity, aids with digestion and regularity and increases energy and vitality! If you’ve been here a while, you’ll already know…
This Indian Coconut Lentil Curry is full of flavor and can either be made in an Instant Pot or on the stove-top. Infused with fragrant Indian spices, this authentic recipe is not only delicious, it is vegan and gluten-free! Serve the creamy curry lentils over a bed of baby spinach, basmati rice or with homemade naan…
Roasted Parsnips with Romesco Sauce, a simple vegan side dish or plant-based main dish that is perfect for easy weeknight dinners, upscale gatherings or the holiday table! I love how earthy and sweet parsnips become, when roasted in the oven. These tender Roasted Parsnips with flavorful Romesco Sauce are so delicious, a marriage made in…
Flavorful Romesco Sauce! You’ll find a multitude of uses for this flavorful Spanish condiment. Earthy, smoky and deep, it’s made with simple ingredients you probably already have on hand. Easy, vegan and gluten-free, this recipe is very simple! This robust and flavorful sauce, called Romesco, is made with roasted peppers, onions, garlic and hazelnuts ( or almonds) and goes with so…
After all the holiday indulging, sometimes it feels good to take a little break from heavier foods that often zap our energy. These vegan buddha bowls are all plant-based and designed to help us feel lighter, more energetic and alive! Load up with fresh, healthy produce, these vegan bowls are all gluten-free adaptable and many…
Lemony Chickpea Soup with Fennel & Sumac served over warm quinoa with flavorful Zhoug. A healthy vegan soup, full of flavor! ( This can also be made in an Instant Pot, see recipe notes) In my dream, the angel shrugged and said, if we fail this time, it will be a failure of imagination and then she…
How to make authentic Masala Chai, like they do in India, using whole spices. Vegan and Sugar-Free adaptable. Call me a late bloomer, but it wasn’t until I went to India and experienced Chai first hand that I fell in love with it. Now, there’s not a day that goes by that I don’t either…
An easy, tasty recipe for Singapore Noodles! Stir-fried rice noodles with madras curry powder, tofu and vegetables—a Chinese take-out menu classic that is easy to make at home – vegetarian adaptable and full of authentic flavor! She said she usually cried at least once each day not because she was sad, but because the world…
The secret to making Simple Roasted Vegetables in the oven that come out perfect every time. Easy, fast, and delicious! A healthy side dish that pairs with any meal. Vegan and Gluten-free. ‘Enough’ is a feast. ~ Buddhist proverb Roasting vegetables in the oven couldn’t be simpler or easier, and most of you experienced cooks already…
Slow-Roasted Lamb Shawarma! Tender, juicy, leg-of-lamb, slow-roasted in the oven with Middle Eastern Spices until falling-apart tender. Serve this with basmati rice, roasted veggies, labneh, tahini sauce, or flavorful zhoug! The leftovers are delicious in wraps and pitas. Ohhhhhhh my goodness, this Lamb Shawarma is so good! I think it’s my favorite lamb recipe to date. What I…
Palak Paneer – a smooth and creamy spinach sauce infused with Indian spices becomes a delicious base for pan-seared paneer. Use the flavorful spinach sauce over tofu, roasted veggies or even pan-seared chicken or fish. Perfect for mixed households. Fast and easy, Keto-friendly, Gluten-free! And the wheel goes round and round, and the flame in our…
How to make Paneer Cheese – a fresh, Indian Cheese that can be made at home to use in Indian curry, masala, wraps and stews! An easy, step-by-step guide! Can be made in 2 hours with ½ hour hands on time. We can only be what we give ourselves power to be. ~Native American Saying For…
Mushroom Bruschetta with Triple Cream Brie, Sage and Truffle Oil – a surprisingly easy appetizer that tastes amazing and looks elegant! Perfect for holiday gatherings. Vegan and Gluten-free adaptable! ( see recipe notes) Need a simple holiday appetizer that tastes amazing and feels upscale and elegant? Here’s a delicious recipe for Mushroom Bruschetta with triple…
Sheet-Pan Szechuan Chicken (or Tofu) with Brussel Sprouts takes only 15-20 minutes of hands on time before baking in the oven. A full-flavored weeknight dinner your whole family will love! Vegan and gluten-free adaptable! This is for those of you whole are getting sick of all the Indian recipes I’ve been posting lately! I’m obsessed…
Spicy Chai Molasses Cookies are soft and chewy on the inside with deliciously crispy edges. Seasoned with fragrant chai spices, these take old-fashioned Molasses Cookies to another level! One of my favorite things in India, were the roadside Chai stands, called Chai Wallahs. (In Hindi, a wallah is someone who makes or sells a certain good.) Truth…