Tips For Eating and Living Well
It’s hard to beat a classic oatmeal chocolate chip cookie — except when you add toasted walnuts to the mix and make the batch vegan! This Oatmeal Walnut Cookie with Chocolate Chips recipe has been living on a post-it note for several months. Everyone I’ve baked them for has asked for the recipe, so I figured it’s time to share it with the public. …
If you’re new to plant-based eating or have been vegan for years, you may find that there are times in which you miss eating meat. I can honestly say that I typically don’t miss meat, but sometimes I do want the hearty, savory flavor you’d get from sausage or taco meat. In those instances, Chickpea Walnut Chorizo is the perfect substitute! It’s loaded with warm spices, protein, and healthful fats, so it’s filling as well as flavorful. I use it in burrito bowls, tacos, nachos, and on salads! …
In preparation for the warm weather, I decided to dust off my beloved ice cream maker and get to work creating a new ice cream flavor you guys. And I hate to brag, but this Date Ice Cream with Toasted Almonds is fantastic! The dates are naturally sweet and caramelly (now an adjective), and the toasted walnuts, cinnamon, and vanilla impart their own subtle flavors that round out this perfectly creamy dessert. Add some freshly toasted almonds, and you have arrived at dessert heaven! …
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! …
This year I decided to make a kale salad to go with all of the other standard Thanksgiving sides. Because my parents and my husband’s parents are going to be there, I want it to be special. …
I’ll admit that salad recipes are not my favorite to create. Usually my salads consist of greens and whatever vegetables are in my fridge. But sometimes I want to make my salads a little more special, like when a friend comes over for lunch or my mom is in town. For such situations, this lemon dill chickpea salad is perfect! …
