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  • Butternut Squash Pilaf

    Butternut Squash Pilaf

    The Butternut Squash Pilaf stands as a fantastic stuffing alternative this year, being gluten-free, packed with vegan protein, and, most importantly, absolutely delicious. I had the pleasure of presenting this dish at a cooking demo for Healthy Holiday Thanksgiving Side Dishes at William Sonoma’s event recently. The audience’s reactions when trying new flavors, especially the…

  • Harissa Roasted Chickpea salad with acorn squash, mint and pumpkin seeds

    Harissa Roasted Chickpea salad with acorn squash, mint and pumpkin seeds

    This recipe is so delicious and full of exotic flavors, well at least I think so. LOL. This salad will fill you up and give you tons of plant based vegan protein. You do not have to be a vegan to enjoy this salad. It’s important to incorporate more plant based foods in our diets,…

  • Coming Home to You Birthday Luncheon

    Coming Home to You Birthday Luncheon Dee this one is for you. I love my friends. I am even so grateful that God put some incredible women in my life. I have women that have been in my life for over 3 decades. They have celebrated life with me and some of my most tragic…

  • Galettes ~ Easy ways to Celebrate Summer’s bounty

    A galette is probably one of the easiest ways, I know how to celebrate summer fruits. Today I am sharing my Summer and Fall versions of my favorite dessert, The Galette. Sometimes you need to enjoy a little sweet treat and I love dessert. The truth is, I look at the dessert menu first, when…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Spicy Saffron Sweet Potato Soup

    Who says, you can not eat sweet potato soup in the heat of summer? This soup is spicy but very cooling because of the base of coconut milk. It is also has a nice sweet, smoky and just plan delish. The saffron gives it a touch of elegance. Some things are just worth the price…