Hoppin' John is a beans and rice dish from the south that is traditionally made on New Year's Day for good luck. I don't know about you, but I need good luck all throughout the year, so I have no problem making this salad right smack in the middle of summer. The best thing about it is that you can ...
Vegan Recipes
Red beans and rice did miss her!
When I told Tim we were having 'beans and rice' for dinner, he busted out with some Baby Got Back lyrics, so I couldn't resist using them as my title. Black beans and rice would be more accurate, however. This is a recipe adapted from Vegan Yum Yum, which is a fantastic vegan cook book. Not one ...
Another Quinoa Side Dish
I've been on a bit of a quinoa kick lately. You can't get too much of a good thing, right? Quinoa is a versatile and delicious whole grain; I especially love it because it's a great protein source. That's the first question people ask when they learn I limit my animal products: But where do you ...
A Healthified Mexican Meal
I love Mexican food, but don't make it that often because Tim is just not that big of a fan. He says he just tolerates it, but I think he does secretly enjoy the flavors of good Mexican food. He likes Chipotle, does that count? Unfortunately my favorite Mexican meals are not all that ...
Roasted Yellow Pepper and Corn Bisque with Corn and Edamame-Sesame Salad
I know what you're thinking. Soup? In the summer? Yes! I was super excited to see fresh sweet corn from the local farm make its way into my beloved Dorothy Lane Market this week. Fresh corn on the cob in the summer time conjures up memories of carefree summers on the lake and I can be brought ...
The Health Benefits of Coconut
If you've been reading my blog and paying attention to the recipe ingredients, you have probably noticed that I use coconut oil a lot in my recipes. I first encountered coconut oil when I bought the cookbook Skinny Bitch in the Kitch. All of their recipes called for coconut ...
Toddler Tuesday: A Healthy Dessert without Sugar
Hello friends---toddler Tuesday is back! We had a fabulous weekend with my brother, sister-in-law and niece in Chicago. Now after a hectic month of traveling we have a few weeks off. This has been one busy summer, but I love it. On my mind ...
Meatless Main Dish: Millet and Black Bean Patties with Corn
Sometimes finding meatless main dishes can be difficult. I find a lot of my meatless meals end up being casseroles or one-dish meals. There's nothing wrong with that, of course, but I like to have meals where I can prepare some side dishes sometimes, as well. I was excited to try ...
Snack Attack: Healthy Vegan Carrot Spread
Add vegetables to your snack game with this Healthy Vegan Carrot Spread! I have an affinity for snacking. When my body is telling me it's hungry, I'm just not good at saying, "So sorry my friend, you must wait until the next scheduled meal". So I don't. When I'm hungry, I eat. (And sometimes ...
Behold: The Avocado
If there is a food that you should hold on a pedestal, it is the avocado. This poor fruit has taken a beating and suffers a bad reputation, mostly because of its high fat content. It's a shame, really. Here's a news flash: our bodies need fat. Truly. In fact, according to the USDA, the average ...
Fruity Snack Bars
Before my last trip to the grocery store, Tim asked if I would pick up some granola bars. He wanted something with a little sweetness that wouldn't be unhealthy. After being "that girl" and reading the label on every available granola or cereal bar, I decided I would just have to make my own for ...
Grilled Italian Panini With Tangy Sun Dried Tomato Spread
A little too often I hear these words from my husband: "Didn't you just go grocery shopping? Why isn't there any food in the house?" What he really means is, why isn't there any food that is ready to eat right now?! What he doesn't notice is the drawer in the fridge full of fresh produce and the ...
