Set the Table with Love

Author: Life with Lisa Washington

  • For the Raw Vegan Mom ~ Cacao Raw Pudding Tarts

    What mama doesn’t love a little sweet treat on Mother’s Day, but this one is for the Raw Vegan moms and those in spirit that love a super, decadent, delicious and yes healthy treat.  I love making these when I need a little something sweet, but is not going to put on tons of calories…

  • Easy and Delicious: Five Cheese Italian Muffin Frittatas

    Easy and Delicious: Five Cheese Italian Muffin Frittatas

    Easy and Delicious: Five Cheese Italian Muffin Frittatas Looking for a simple, protein-packed breakfast or brunch recipe that’s as versatile as it is delicious? These Five Cheese Italian Muffin Frittatas are the perfect solution. Packed with vibrant veggies, rich Italian flavors, and a medley of cheeses, they’re ideal for busy mornings, meal prepping, or serving…

  • Mother’s Day Story ~ Breakfast in Bed Ideas

    I love Mother’s Day. I have two boys, one 29 and my youngest is 15. I have two grandchildren, I adore and could get up with a biscuit and some gravy. They are truly yummy. My favorite thing growing up as child was to think about how I was going to make my mom feel…

  • What’s Trending in Food? Savory Yogurt and Turmeric/Curry Chickpeas and Greek Yogurt

    Fashion!! We are always looking for what’s hot on the runways. So, I will indulge that side of us, for just a moment; Retro is the thing this season, designers are getting their inspiration, once again from the 60’s and 70’s, but just an essence of the era, from high waist and wide- legged pans,…

  • Spring is almost here: Is it time to Detox?

    A spring cleanse is an important regimen, no matter how healthy you are. Our bodies need a good cleansing from the previous diet of the winter. In the winter months we tend to get less exercise and we eat heavier, fattier and more comfort foods. Our metabolism slows down as much as 10%, so we…

  • Beautiful Energy Food ~ Roasted Beets with Zucchini and Kale

    I love food.  I also love feeling and looking great. Eating healthy for me is essential. I am kidney transplant survivor, so how I eat makes a difference in my health.  This Roasted Beet dish, is full of flavor, textures and nutrition. Here’s a few reasons you may want to try this simple recipe for…

  • How to Break “Fast” and Have more Energy

    I love talking about food, nutrition, wellness and beauty. So, I thought that, I would share how my days usually go, that keeps me full of energy, balanced, looking and feeling my best. I learned a lot of this when I studied Holistic Nutrition and Medicine at Clayton College of Natural Health. How we break…

  • Caramelized Pears with homemade Granola and Mascarpone Cheese

    Caramelized Pears with homemade Granola and Mascarpone Cheese

    Breakfast and brunch are the moments I cherish the most when it comes to dining. I find immense joy in savoring the flavors of a delightful morning meal. To me, it’s a time where culinary creativity truly shines, blending the savory and the sweet seamlessly. Picture a spread with eggs, grits, muffins, toast, cakes, salmon,…

  • Super Bowl Buffalo Cauliflower Bites

    Here’s another one for your plant based arsenal for this coming up Super Bowl. This one is very simple and it is also gluten free, it also gives your guest options, if they are vegan, vegetarians or meat eaters. They all will love this play on Buffalo wings. Ingredients: 1 cup brown rice flour 1…

  • Super Bowl Smash Potato Bites

    Super Bowl is tomorrow and I have to make something, yummy, easy and delicious! I don’t know about you, but for me the best thing about Super Bowl Sunday, is the food. My mind starts to race, what will I make this year? LOL :). Bingo!!  Smash Potatoes!! Crazy, super simple as well. Bake some…

  • Vegan Gluten Free Pumpkin spice muffins with a pumpkin seed and walnut crumble

    Butternut squash, pumpkins, cinnamon, crumbly toppings, the essence of fall, and autumn’s charm! I’m just voicing my love for everything about this season, especially when it comes to cooking and baking. Preparing baked goodies for my friends and family is a passion – it’s one of the most fulfilling things I do. Recently, I had…

  • EGG AND POTATOES

    Sometimes we just want what we want and this morning my body was craving something warm, comforting and fortifying. So, I made this delicious fried egg with herb potatoes. It’s gives me the protein and carbs I am desiring and it’s a remix of my leftover potatoes from last night’s dinner.   I truly believe…

  • Raw Maca root Spicy Peanut Butter cups

    Need some energy, low carbs, something delicious and high in plant based protein? Well, look no further. Check out my Raw Maca Root Spicy Peanut Butter cups. Here’s the deal on these peanut butter cups, a girl needs her sweets, but I don’t need the extra calories. So, these babies were birth into my world…

  • RAW Oatmeal Raisin Peanut Butter Cookie

    What do you do when you are purposely not eating sugary desserts for a while? You turn to the Raw dessert diva within. These yummy raw cookies did the trick for me. Besides that, they are gluten free, high in fiber and protein. So. It’s truly is a win win. Ingredients : 1 cup dry…

  • Gluten Free Dark Chocolate Cauliflower Brownies

    WOW!! So my amazing friend Paula gave me a challenge to make a brownie for her son that hid cauliflower inside and it taste good. Well here is what I came up with.  This was an experiment and may need a little adjusting, so if you have any suggestions, please leave them in my comment…