Comfort food that won’t weigh you down!

Cold weather and wintry darkness cause many of us to crave warm, heavy, comfort food that offers little nutrition and weighs us down with extra calories and low energy. Here’s a warm, winter dish that satisfies those comfort cravings but with energy-lifting...

Grilled Cheese gets it’s Groove Back

Hello, vegan (and all other) foodies! The thought of never eating a grilled cheese again sounds like a heinous crime. Alas, I have 2 recipes here to save you from such horrid acts. Not to mention, you aren’t clogging your arteries and you are consuming delicious...

Smoky, Vegan Black-eyed Pea Soup

I LOVE Black-eyed peas! Their texture, taste, and high nutritional value all make me smile when I eat them. Here’s an easy, yummy recipe for those of you looking for a Black-eyed pea alternative to the traditional, “Hopping John”. Feel free to add different vegetables...

Vegan soup to warm you up and make you smile!

Staying warm in these blustery, frigid days can seem impossible! But a great bowl of soup can do wonders for your internal temperature while putting a smile of deliciousness on your face! Enjoy this oh-so-yummy! Minestrone Soup. This variation is gluten-free,...

“Sausage” & Potato Bites Appetizer, by Amy Gillis Carlson

A fantastic appetizer for any season and (relatively) easy to make. I discovered this recipe shortly before considering trying to cut meat out.  The appetizer was a hit, so I quickly worked towards making a vegetarian version.  I have served this vegetarian style at...