Set the Table with Love

Author: Life with Lisa Washington

  • Chai Red Quinoa Porridge

    I love this recipe! Instead of regular oatmeal, I decided to make a red quinoa porridge.  It was very delicious, full of flavor and texture. The great thing about this for breakfast, is that you are eating a complete protein, so it is an excellent alternative to having meat or eggs for breakfast. I wonderful…

  • My Favorite New Low Carb Snack ~ Vegetarian Parmesan Chips

    Okay! I am on kinda of a diet!! Yes!! Don’t laugh at me, but I need to lose 6 stubborn lbs before my birthday in May. I know.  I know. Girl what are you complaining about! Hey, when you get over in your 40’s, it can be a little difficult. So I am watching my…

  • Spicy Corn and Poblano Soup with Honey and Sage Cornbread

    This is the season for soup. Today I made a Spicy Corn and Poblano Soup. I wanted some bread to go with it.  I was in the mood for some cornbread, but with a twist.  I have had this idea in my mind for a week to make a Honey and Pistachio Cornbread. I did…

  • Trottole Pasta with Sautéed Kale, Chick peas and Red Bell Pepper

    I love this dish, because it is so flavorful and filling. The pasta is so huge so you do not need to eat a lot of it. If I had a spa I would serve this to my customers. Yes I would serve them Pasta, baby. This pasta is amazing and you only use 1/2…

  • RAW Blueberry and Oatmeal Muffins with Lemon Zest ( Eat your skincare)

    It’s the New Year and everyone is thinking about detoxing out all of that holiday feasting.  Did you know eating more Raw foods not only is awesome for your healthy, but for your skin, hair and nails as well. I did a diet of only Raw and Vegan for almost 6 months. My hair grew…

  • Food this week!

    I have been playing with my camera the past few weeks. I am not a professional but these do make me hungry. I will  post recipes next week. Stay tuned…

  • Spaghetti Squash Thai Noodles with a Cilantro Lime Peanut Sauce

    I do enjoy this time of the year because of all the wonderful squashes that are available to us. I love to make soups, sautés and pastas from these squashes. My most recent recipe was from last nights dinner. This wonderfully sweet and spicy Spaghetti Squash Thai Noodles with a Cilantro Lime Peanut Sauce is…

  • Vegetarian Shepherd’s Pie ( made from leftover quinoa chili)

    I grew up eating Shepherd’s Pie. It was not my favorite, to be honest I have never had a Shepherd’s pie I could say was my friend. LOL. But I had leftover Vegan Quinoa Chili and was trying to do something with it instead of eating leftover chili. Well honey, I think I put my…

  • Sweet Potato Pecan Cranberry Pancakes ( Gluten and Dairy Free)

    I love sweet potatoes. They are amazing for your skin and an overall wellbeing. They are packed out with Vitamin A, B6, C, D and also they contain iron, which is important in helping us produce red and white blood cells, keep our immunity going strong and help us to metabolize proteins.  They are also…

  • Heirloom Tomato Stacks with Raw Basil Pesto ( nut free)

    I found the most beautiful heirloom tomatoes at my local grocery store the other day. I already had in mind what I wanted to make with these gorgeous gems. This recipe is all RAW and nut free. Ingredients 4 medium heirloom tomatoes of different colors 2 cups fresh basil ( loosely packed) 4 cups spinach…

  • Spicy White Bean and Kale Soup and Dark Chocolate Cranberry Coconut Granola Bars

    I know. I know. I do a million things, but one of the things I love the most is teaching people how to look and feel great, through nutrition, exercise and a healthy mind.  Today was a busy work day. I got up and taught my yoga class, the class mantra today was, ” I…

  • Roasting Acorn Squash 3 Ways

    This week has been about entertaining friends and family. Last night my husband and I had dinner with some of our best friends we love dearly. It was such a bittersweet dinner together, because they will be moving soon to another state. I prepared our guest one of their favorite dishes, Jambalaya and for dessert…

  • RAW Creamy Mushroom and Garlic Soup

    I love mushrooms. I love all kinds of wild mushrooms. These little funguses are delicious and very beneficial for your health and for your skin. Since I am in the  skincare business, let me share a few healing benefits of mushrooms. First off, they have  anti-inflammatory properties. They have been known to help improve acne,…

  • Gluten Free Rustic Banana Nut Bread

    My husband loves Banana Nut Bread and so do I . Every week I buy him organic bananas for his snack. This week he did not eat them for a snack, so mama had to make some banana nut bread for us. I love this recipe because the ripe bananas makes it sweet and I…

  • RAW Caramel Apple Pie with an Oatmeal Cinnamon Topping

    RAW Caramel Apple Pie with an Oatmeal Cinnamon Topping

    Who doesn’t love Apple Pie. Fall is almost around the corner and I am craving apple pie, but not the calories. I bought a ton of apples a few days ago at my local Sprouts. My intention was to juice these apples and yes I will sometime later this week, but I was craving something…