It’s an undisputed fact that vegetables in pancake form are more fun to eat than non-pancake veggies. Also, savory pancakes are great because you can top them with just about anything — hummus, salsa, stewed tomatoes, fajita veggies, sliced tomatoes, etc. — and BOOM, you have a delicious meal! …
Hollandaise Sauce (Vegan)
Even though I mostly stick to a plant-based diet, my absolute favorite breakfast dish is Eggs Benedict with sliced tomato, steamed spinach, and yes — a poached egg. I just love that warm stack of vegetables topped with runny yolk and creamy Hollandaise sauce….
Caraway Beet Soup
I’ll admit, up until a couple of years ago I did not like beets. Whenever I tried them, I thought they tasted like dirt. I’ve since decided that the reason for this is that I was eating, well, dirt. But then I tried roasted (dirtless) beets, and I loved them! The key is peeling the beets rather than just scrubbing them, apparently. And roasting them really brings out their natural sweetness and gives them a nice soft texture. Mmmmm……
Roasted Citrus Salad
Sometimes people ask me if I grow tired of eating salads all the time, and my answer is always no. There are so many different ways to make a salad, the possible combinations are endless. …
Easy “Cheesy” Broccoli Soup (Vegan)
As I’ve mentioned in previous posts, my favorite meal to make and eat on the weekends is an easy soup. Well, it doesn’t get much easier than this creamy, nutritious broccoli soup! …
Avocado Ranch Dip
In case you haven’t noticed, ranch dressing is extremely popular in America. I’ve seen it on salads, as a veggie dip, on pizza, and even poured on spaghetti. For a dietitian (or just anyone who is health conscious), this is not a pretty sight. …
Breakfast Power Salad With Lemon Tahini Dressing
Salad for breakfast? That sounds odd, but why? Greens are the most nutritious food, so why not start your day with them? …
Gingerbread Pots de Crème (Vegan & GF)
As Christmas approaches, I find myself craving the traditional holiday flavors: apple cider, eggnog, and gingerbread. …
Anti-inflammatory Soup
Arthritis. Is. Terrible.
I know this because it is a symptom of lupus, and since I came down with a cold last week, I’ve been having lots of it. …
Potato and Spinach Lasagna (Vegan & GF)
I’m a big fan of one-dish meals, especially if they reheat well. This potato and spinach lasagna has everything you need in a complete meal, and it’s great left over! …
Portobello Bears
It’s quite common for young kids to be picky eaters, so it is important for us parents to find ways to get them to learn to appreciate vegetables. Many kids will eat anything if it is presented to them in a fun shape (unfortunately, this doesn’t work with picky husbands!), so I decided to use a bear cookie cutter to make portobello bears with bell pepper clothes and hummus “glue.” …
Weekend Chili
As the weather starts to turn cold, I find myself wanting to spend my weekends by the fire in my fat pants, eating a hearty bowl of chili. …