Before I transitioned to a whole food plant based lifestyle my favorite ice cream was mint chocolate chip. I loved the the mint flavor and the texture and flavor of the all the little bits of chocolate throughout the ice cream. As I do with all of my favorite foods I find a way to…
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Vegan Hot Chocolate
A steaming mug of hot chocolate is so pleasing. My plant based vegan version is rich, chocolatey, easy and fast to make. What more could you want? I’ll provide the recipe and you provide the warm fire and a good book. Simple ingredients make a smooth, creamy, delicious hot chocolate. You can add a variety…
Cranberry Chutney
This is a healthier remake of an old family favorite recipe for Cranberry Chutney. This slightly tart chutney is delightful with a combination of dried fruit, apples, warm spices and the addition of pineapple for sweetness. It comes together easily with fresh or frozen cranberries. The cranberries contain a natural pectin that thickens the chutney…
Pumpkin Spice Oat Muffins & Cookies
It’s that time of year when we want all things pumpkin! This is a pumpkin version of my favorite Quinoa Banana Oat Muffin recipe. These are a dense filling muffin with all the fun flavors of pumpkin spice. If you prefer you can even bake them up as cookies! Can’t decide – then make half…
Fruity Coleslaw
The nice thing about living where there are seasons is that we change up what we eat to a certain degree (pun intended) depending on the weather. Although coleslaw can be enjoyed anytime of year it is a dish that just seems to scream Summer! This coleslaw recipe has it’s own unique style with the…
Whole Food Plant Based Desserts Sweets & Treats
Our eating healthy lifestyle does allow for some extra special treats now and then. They can be made declicious and beautiful using healthy whole food plant based ingredients yet they still taste indulgent and special. Even people who don’t eat a whole food plant based diet enjoy these desserts as much as I do. That…
Hearty Lentil Shepherd’s Pie
I do love a hearty Lentil Shepherd’s Pie. It’s what comes to mind when I think of good ole down home comfort food. Sometimes that is just what we need to make us feel all warm and cozy from the inside out. A Shepherd’s Pie has been my go to dish for company, potlucks, to…
Chopped Salad with Crunchy JSP Croutons!
If you know me or have followed my blog for any length of time you know how much I love my chopped salads. This new one may very well be my favorite version of a chopped salad yet! I have been making this for my lunch every day for weeks and I look forward to…
Perfectly Peachy Pie
This all came about because I bought peaches at Costco and they all became ripe at the same time! Necessity is the mother of invention and that is often how things come about in my kitchen. This isn’t a traditional pie of course – no fattening ingredients were used in this Pie. No added sugar…
Cherry Peach Cobbler – No Added Sugar
Can you have dessert on a SOS Free food plan? (SOS Free stands for salt, oil & sugar free.) Yes you can! Fruit is so amazing and yes we do enjoy it plain and simple right from Mother Nature. However, sometimes you just want something that feels and looks more like a traditional dessert. We…