Tips For Eating and Living Well
Before my husband and I traveled to London in mid June, I did some research to find a good vegetarian/vegan restaurant in the city. I stumbled upon a cute restaurant called Mildreds, which is so popular that the line is always out the door! My husband and I arrived 20 minutes before it opened for lunch so we could be at the front of the line.
The food at Mildreds was so good, I bought the cookbook!…
Last week in my CSA crate I received a beautiful head of cabbage, so I decided to concoct a flavorful entree that features cabbage! Cabbage is often used in Ethiopian cooking, which I love, so I knew this dish would be one of my favorites.
I combined the commonly-used Ethiopian spices — turmeric, cumin, garlic, and ginger — with a naturally creamy mash of potatoes, carrots, white beans, and onion, and served it all stuffed into steamed cabbage leaves. If you don’t want to take the time to stuff cabbage leaves, you can always chop your cabbage and cook it with your other vegetables!…
I very rarely eat bread, but after tasting this sandwich at one of my favorite lunch spots in Nashville, I knew I had to make it myself. The roasted sweet potatoes, tart apple slices, peppery arugula, and creamy spread on cranberry walnut bread combine to make a fantastic hot sandwich that you must try!
The Food Company, a sweet little lunch and catering restaurant with a greenhouse bar, is well-loved by the Nashville locals in the Green Hills area. It is known for its fresh salads, flavorful soups, and unique sandwiches. When Abby and I were in Nashville last week visiting my family, I ate at The Food Co. three times, and could not get enough of their sweet potato sandwich! They call it The Elsa, which is why I call mine the Copycat Elsa Sandwich. …
If you keep up with my blog, you know that I love Mexican flavors — cilantro, cumin, lime, etc. If I had to choose one type of cuisine to eat for the rest of my life, it would be Mexican. And fortunately, it’s very easy to turn Mexican ingredients into a plant-based, super-nutritious meal!
I call this dish “Piñata Peppers” because the peppers are stuffed with all kinds of colorful ingredients — rainbow quinoa, black beans, corn, fire-roasted tomatoes, jalapeño peppers, and fresh cilantro. I top them off with my vegan queso, which adds a creamy element and makes them even more special. …
Here’s a quick and easy recipe for those of you who are super busy but still want to eat right and/or lose weight (in other words, this recipe is for just about everyone). Even though this recipe contains more than beans and greens, as long as you have those two ingredients, the rest can be whatever you have on hand that you feel like adding.
The result is a low-carb, low-calorie, nutrient-dense meal that comes together in just a few minutes! The garlic and herbs give this dish its savory flavor, while the greens add chewiness and the beans create a creamy bite. …
Lately I’ve been craving a simple dish of savory vegetables over creamy polenta, so I decided to make a grilled vegetable napoleon with portobello mushrooms, asparagus, artichoke hearts, and cherry tomatoes. This dish wouldn’t be complete without a flavorful sauce to bring out the flavors of the vegetables, so I created a fire-roasted tomato and red pepper harissa with the perfect amount of heat and acidity. The resulting dish was exactly what I wanted — warm, filling, flavorful, and so easy! …
I’ve been seeing several recipes for chicken marsala on Pinterest, which has made me crave that savory mushroom gravy and meaty bite. I was thus inspired to develop a vegan version using tempeh instead of chicken, and nondairy creamer/milk instead of cream in the gravy. This recipe ended up being very easy and so satisfying!…
I’ve been craving kale salads lately, so I decided to share my favorite kale salad recipe. I’ve been making it for years, so I’m not exactly sure where I found it. And don’t let the name fool you — it doesn’t actually contain any cream! The creaminess of the dressing comes from ripe avocado, and the apple, beet, and walnut toppings add sweetness and crunch. This is one of my favorite lunch salads! …
Although it seems that most couples prefer to dine out for Valentine’s Day, others of us choose to dine in for various reasons. And since Valentine’s Day is all about your heart, why not cook something that is heart-healthy?…
After a few posts about desserts and fancy appetizers, it was time for me to post a family-friendly weeknight dinner recipe. I’d been wanting to create a vegan shepherds pie, and when I couldn’t decide what to cook for dinner yesterday, I accepted the challenge. …
Sometimes I will do anything to avoid going to the grocery store, especially now that I have a baby. When I was single and living by myself, I used to love going to Whole Foods in Nashville and frolicking around the produce department. But now I have to wait until Abby wakes up from her nap, buckle her into her car seat, put her into the shopping cart (where she always drops her paci and chews on the cart handle), stop to answer strangers’ questions about how old she is, etc., put her and the groceries in the car, and drive home. It’s nothing short of an ordeal. So yesterday I was determined to come up with a recipe using ingredients I already had, and what I created was so delicious, I decided to share it!
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I can only go so long without a Mexican dish, and after stuffing my face during the Super Bowl, it was time for a huge salad. …
