I've always loved mediterranean dishes and falafels have long been a favorite. As a child my parents introduced to foods from around the world. We enjoyed moroccan food fairly regularly, When we travelled to Greece, Turkey or Tunisia I was in heaven! Steaming couscous, tangines and yes, mountains of freshly made falafels. Until recently I had never attempted to make these myself, but in an effort … [Read more...]
Spicy Black Bean Burger
August 8, 2015 · by · 32 Comments
In our effort to support our 14 year old in her vegan adventure, my hubby has been buying various brands of veggie burgers for her to try. She's been enjoying most of them and I've been impressed by the variety that is available these days. We've found several acceptable options that are tasty and have a clean list of ingredients. For the most part, however, I don't care much for the texture of … [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...]
