Are you looking for an easy way to make scalloped potatoes? Maybe you’re like me. You love the creamy taste of this dish but you really want a healthier version that is lower in saturated fat. Cooking scalloped potatoes in a slow cooker makes it easy. And when you use […]
Holiday Dishes
Carrot Cake Bites
Comments are DisabledChristmas is coming and that means celebration with cookies. This is one of our family’s favorites. We love the combination of its nutty flavor and the unbeatable sweetness from dates. Even though carrots aren’t my husband’s favorite vegetable, he never minds eating it this way. And I love it because […]
Almond-Rice Loaf with Herb Gravy
Comments are DisabledWhat will be the centerpiece of your Thanksgiving table? This year, I’ll be serving Almond-Rice loaf. It may not be as popular as turkey, but it is in a home like ours where Thanksgiving means a feast of delicious and healthy plant foods. This loaf has been one of our […]
Healthy Holiday Bread Stuffing
Comments are DisabledWhat dish is a must on your holiday table? For our family, it’s always been Thanksgiving stuffing. The aroma of onions and sage baking in the oven just gets our mouth-watering. When we made the switch to a plant-based life, stuffing remained a family tradition. But today it’s considerably lower […]
Mexican Pinwheels
Comments are DisabledLife can be pretty crazy sometimes and we often need lunch-to-go. But quick doesn’t mean that we have to scrimp on good taste or good health. You can pack some Mexican Pinwheels in your lunch sack or serve them up for a festive party. And yes, they are kid-friendly and […]
Harvest Butternut Quinoa Salad
Comments are DisabledHow about some beautiful color for your holiday table? Let’s serve up a quinoa salad with some colorful fruits and vegetables. This time of year, I’m always looking for ways I can use winter squash. We usually grow several kinds in our garden but I also love feasting on all […]