Split pea soup is one of my all time favorite soups! The addition of yams makes it even more special – the creaminess of the split peas is the perfect match with yams – who knew? This is a simple recipe that goes together quickly and split peas are a fairly fast cook as well….
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Portabella Mushroom Chili
We thought it was very good the first day. The second day it was awesome and it just kept getting better! Chef AJ said you can serve it over a baked potato or a grain if you wish. We had it as is and loved it! This is another recipe that can be made in…
Red Lentil Chili / Pressure Cooker / Slow Cooker
Although the weather doesn’t feel like fall around here I am so ready for some typical fall foods like this Red Lentil Chili by Chef AJ. Delicious healthy food can’t get any easier than this recipe! Everything is placed either in a pressure cooker or a slow cooker and then you just let the magic…
Red Lentil Chili & “Unprocessed”Cookbook Winner Announced!
Although the weather doesn’t feel like fall around here I am so ready for some typical fall foods like this Red Lentil Chili by Chef AJ. Delicious healthy food doesn’t get any easier than this recipe! Everything is placed either in a pressure cooker or a slow cooker and then you just let the magic…
Tofu Burgers
When I did a Google search for tofu burgers I found two recipes that looked promising, one on 101 Cookbooks and a veganized version of that same recipe on Carrie OnVegan. It only needed a little more tweaking to make it more like the burger we had on vacation. It is indeed delish! I used this…
Fiesta Rice
If you don’t like corn – leave it out – if you love corn why not double it – don’t have black beans use kidney or pinto. If you like a little heat add some diced jalapeno, don’t have rice no problem- use quinoa. Sometimes I add salsa or chopped tomatoes – just depends on…
Fiesta Rice Recipe & Vegan Delish App Give-a-way!
When I make brown rice in my rice cooker I do up a big batch. The leftovers are divided into freezer containers for future use. One easy but very flavorful dish I use precooked rice for is what I call Fiesta Rice. Of course it’s also great with hot rice right out of the pot….
Mexicano Veggie Burger & Travel Highlights
You might not think there is much flavor variety where veggie burgers are concerned but I am here to set the record straight. When you vary the beans, seasonings and add -ins you are rewarded with a variety of flavors, textures and scrumptious eats. Today’s recipe is a hybrid of sorts since I mingled two…
California Quinoa Mango Salad
Last week I had one of the best summer salads ever – okay so I know I say that about a lot of great recipes – but this one was really amazing. It was the Health Starts Here California Quinoa salad from Whole Foods deli. The HSH deli items at Whole Foods have no added…
Caribbean Rice
The rice is a simple mixture of mango, cilantro, bell peppers, brown rice, lime juice and green onions. Serve it warm, room temperature or chilled. Feel free to sub pineapple for mango, use any colored pepper you have. Delicious served with Cuban Black Beans and Oven Baked Plantains with Coconut Dipping Sauce. Caribbean Rice 3…