TL/DR – Maple White Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts. Prepare a delicious dressing and toss half of it with halved Brussels sprouts and roast at a high heat. While they roast, reduce the remaining dressing on the stove and then toss it with the hot, crispy …[read more]

TL/DR – Vegan Butternut Squash Pasta. This delicious pasta bake is reminiscent of mac and cheese, featuring roasted butternut squash and sage, garlic, cashews, veggie broth, lemon juice and nutritional yeast and topped with crunchy bread crumbs and pepitas. Dairy free, soy free, gluten free. …[read more]

TL/DR – Chocolate Peanut Butter Snack Cake. This is a healthy cake you won’t feel guilty about feeding kids. It has beans, squash, coconut sugar, cocoa and powdered peanut butter. – Not every healthy choice has to be rewarded, but it is nice to have …[read more]

TL/DR – Italian Tofu and Chunky Tomato Sauce on Zoodles. Three components, all easy to make into a simple but elegant vegan Italian dinner. Seasoned baked tofu and a rich, chunky sauce over a vegetable base. – As a home cook, I try to limit …[read more]

TL/DR – Pork, Sweet Potato and Plantain Tacos. Roasted sweet potatoes and green plantains seasoned with chili powder and coriander are a great compliment to ground pork cooked in a skillet with fresh oregano. Topped with pickled onions, cotija cheese and a light vinaigrette, these …[read more]

TL/DR – Sweet Potato Sage Turkey Sliders. Mashed baked sweet potatoes, minced onion and a good amount of fresh sage are incorporated into skillet-cooked turkey sliders coated lightly in corn starch to keep from sticking. Serve as a lettuce wrap or on a bun. – …[read more]

TL/DR – Lamb and Hummus Stuffed Peppers. This weeknight meal involves a quick homemade hummus, browned lamb, fresh sage and parsley, and stewed tomatoes all stuffed into bell pepper halves topped with feta cheese and baked. – Lamb and fresh sage are meant for each …[read more]

TL/DR – Mushroom Chard Cheese Melts. An “almost” vegetarian dish with anchovies as the magic ingredient. Braise mushrooms, Swiss chard, thyme, garlic, and anchovies in vinegar and veggie broth. Allow moisture to cook off. Heap on sour dough toast, top with Gruyere and briefly broil. …[read more]

TL/DR – Chocolate Beet Bean Banana Cake. A moist and nutritious version of chocolate cake with beets, kidney beans, banana, cocoa, coconut sugar, canola oil, egg and mini chocolate chips. It’s a sneaky-healthy chocolate cake. – In an effort to create healthier treats, I’ve been …[read more]

TL/DR – Greek Yogurt Mashed Potatoes with Parsley Dill Pesto. Healthier mashed potatoes with only 2 T butter and the great tangy flavor of Greek yogurt topped with a lively green pesto made from fresh parsley, dill, lemon zest, garlic, walnuts and olive oil. Pondering …[read more]