Easy No Bake Matcha Protein Balls If you are looking for a fast and easy healthy snack that is naturally gluten free, you are going to LOVE these easy no bake Matcha Protein Balls! Made from five simple ingredients, it's a clean protein-packed snack you can enjoy guilt-free any time of day. What You need to make these Matcha Protein Balls: The ingredients for these matcha protein balls … [Read more...]
Vegan Pumpkin Chili
October 31, 2015 · by · 21 Comments
Although temperatures are back in the 80's we had a few cooler days in LA... Typical fall days where the air is crisp and fragrant, and you step out in a cozy sweater, a pair of leggings and riding boots... The kind of weather that is perfect for a nice hot bowl of chili! Ah yes!!! I love a bowl of traditional chili, with beef browned to perfection, kidney beans, a rich tomato base and lots of … [Read more...]
Sweet Potato Pumpkin Potage with Roasted Red Peppers
September 26, 2015 · by · 37 Comments
It's fall and though temperatures are still in the three digits here, I could not resist buying my first pumpkin! I love pumpkin and though I will most likely get annoyed with all the pumpkin flavored products that will soon line the shelves of grocery stores everywhere, I will happily enjoy a lot of fresh pumpkin :-) Not only do I relish the taste but it is such a wonderfully rich food when it … [Read more...]
Raw Beets Salad with Roasted Sunflower Seeds
August 1, 2015 · by · 6 Comments
One of my favorite foods growing up was mom's raw beets salad. It was super simple and absolutely delicious! She simply grated the beets, tossed them in a red wine vinaigrette and served then to us chilled as an appetizer or a simple and nutritious snack. It remains a favorite dish of mine to this day :-) Raw beets are a a wonderful food rich in antioxidants, something I did not know growing up … [Read more...]
Raspberry Cashew Mousse
July 25, 2015 · by · 37 Comments
Since my daughter announced that she wanted to become a vegan I have been having a lot of fun experimenting with new recipes. I'd always thought of a vegan diet as being pretty restrictive but I'm finding it a lot easier and more rewarding than I had imagined. I am enjoying using nuts, seeds and mountains of fresh fruits and vegetables to come up with delicious meals. Those are ingredients I have … [Read more...]
Prickly Pear Sorbet
August 30, 2014 · by · 7 Comments
My husband came home from the market last week. with a handful of prickly pears. The prickly pear, also known as the Barbari fig has a delicate taste with hints of fig, banana and kiwi. My 13 year old had expressed curiosity in this wonderful fruit and was delighted when she discovered her dad had brought some home. She immediately got on the internet to find out how to prepare it. With … [Read more...]
