There are so many ways to enjoy pumpkin pie flavors and this dip is at the top of my list. A few simple ingredients like canned pumpkin, chickpeas, dates and those lovely warm spices associated with pumpkin pie create a most delightful dip. It is lovely with fresh apple and pears slices, and chunks of…
Plant based recipes
Pumpkin Oat Waffles Gluten Free
These pumpkin oat waffles are a special breakfast treat. The goodness of oats and pumpkin puree with warm spices like cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and vanilla will surely become a family favorite. They freeze well so you can make a large batch and save them for future meals. They reheat nicely in a toaster or toaster…
Easy Cornbread Muffins Oil Free, Gluten Free & Vegan
I don’t know about you, but I love cornbread muffins with soup, chili, salads – or just all by themselves. It took me a while, but I did crack the code on how to make them gluten free, oil free, dairy free and sugar free! They taste just as delicious as the ones I used…
Instant Pot Basmati White Rice
Once again we are blessed with Tom’s persistence in figuring out how to make perfectly granular white rice in the Instant Pot electric pressure cooker. If you use his method you will turn out perfect white rice every time. Our grandchildren love white rice and we enjoy it from time to time as well. Sometimes…
Vegan Potato Corn Chowder
This chowder includes two of my favorite starches, potatoes and corn. I couldn’t stop there so I also added wild rice and leeks to the mix and that just took it over the top to a whole other level of deliciousness. It’s definitely comfort food time when you serve this chowder to your family and…
Watermelon Slushie
This watermelon slushie recipe is the perfect beverage for hot summer days. It’s delicious, healthy and simple to make. You are going to love it! Some cubed watermelon, fresh lime juice, lime zest, a little mint some carbonated water and ice turns into a dazzling slushie for your sipping pleasure. Simply refreshing. If you have…
Best Vegan Peach Recipes
I am feeling all peachy in the kitchen! It’s peach season and I couldn’t be happier. They are naturally sweet and can be enjoyed fresh or cooked. In this post I am sharing some of my favorite recipes that include peaches. Perfect peachy goodness for your next picnic, BBQ or potluck. Why are peaches so…
How To Cook Brown Rice In an Instant Pot
You have asked time and time again for Tom to make a video on how he makes brown rice in the Instant Pot and it is finally done! This is his first solo cooking video and he did an outstanding job. Tom really does make the best brown rice. He has perfected his technique and…
Cheesy Broccoli Rice Casserole – Vegan
This is a throw back to my days before I adopted a whole food plant based lifestyle. I do like a good casserole – there is something comforting about them. For this one I use leftover brown rice, steamed broccoli and my Chipotle Nacho Cheese sauce made with butternut squash. The squash makes it a…
Smoky Vegan Beans & Rice
Beans and Rice are central to a whole food plant based lifestyle. There are many ways to combine them for healthy delicious meals. This recipe came about when I needed to make beans as a side dish for a Mexican themed pot luck. Over the months it has morphed into this declicious beans and rice….