Every May in Winston-Salem, the Greek Orthodox Church puts on a huge Greek Festival. Almost everyone I know goes, admittedly, for the FOOD. As a person who eats a plant-based diet, there isn’t much there for me. BUT I can always bend the rules a bit for a piece of baklava or something similar. Last week I came across a recipe for a cake with a nutty orange honey drizzle, and I knew I had to make a healthful version of a dessert with those wonderful Greek flavors. The result was surprisingly delicious! In fact, my daughter’s first bite of my Greek Orange Honey Cake made her eyes bulge with delight! …
Archives for April 2020
Baked Coconut Donuts
Easter is on Sunday, so it’s time to be planning ways to make it a special day for your family without having the extended family over for a fancy brunch (thanks, COVID-19). This time of year is all about carrot cake and coconut cake, both of which I love. I already have a Carrot Cake Oatmeal on the blog, so this year I created some gorgeous Baked Coconut Donuts! These donuts turned out beautifully — cakey, moist, and the perfect amount of sweetness. …
Tofu Veggie Ramen with Pad Thai Sauce
Is anyone else feeling the urge to try new recipes during this COVID-19 lock-down? I tend to crave Asian and Mexican flavors, so I’ve basically been alternating between the two (with a few pizza dinners in there, of course!). Earlier this week I pulled out my last remaining fresh veggies, a block of tofu, and two packs of ramen noodles and set to work on a Tofu Veggie Ramen. I started with a mild coconut ginger broth and whisked together a flavorful Pad Thai sauce to drizzle over the noodles, veggies, and tofu. The final result was so good, I decided this recipe needs to be on the blog! …