Set the Table with Love

Category: Nature’s Yummy

  • Three Bean Vegan Burger with Triple Berry Srirachi Sauce

    Three Bean Vegan Burger with Triple Berry Srirachi Sauce

    Here’s what we’ll be making at Williams Sonoma this Saturday for my Plantiful and Healthier You event! Back in 2018, I hosted a cooking class featuring these burgers, and they were a huge hit—even the meat lovers couldn’t get enough. What makes this recipe special is its versatility. You can switch up the beans and…

  • 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…

  • Mindful Living moment: Where was this thought born?

    Welcome! I want to share more on my blog what setting the table with love is all about for me. It’s not just about the delicious meals we prepare and serve to our families and loved ones, but it’s also about what we are serving them spiritually, emotionally and mentally. I want to share with…

  • Eat Purple Today: Spicy Sautéed Red Cabbage

    Eat Purple Today: Spicy Sautéed Red Cabbage

    Let’s eat purple today. Purple fruits and vegetables are often a sign of nutrients called anthocyanins. Anthocyanins help protect your cells from damage that can lead to illness and disease. Also, According to scientists and an analysis of the latest data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Study (NHANES), a survey of eating and…

  • Northern Bean, Rainbow Chard and Porcini Mushrooms Soup with dried Porcini Mushroom and Nutmeg dust

    Northern Bean, Rainbow Chard and Porcini Mushrooms Soup with dried Porcini Mushroom and Nutmeg dust

    Soup, it’s what’s for dinner. Here’s a beautiful and simple soup I made for lunch, using http://www.fry-farm.com rainbow chard. This soup takes about 30 minutes to prepare. It’s very versatile and you can use chickpeas, lentils or even add some quinoa to it, allow yourself to be creative. Soups are very forgiving, easy to make…

  • Farm to Table Three Cheese Kale and Bacon Quiche with a side of Roasted Carrots and Sautéed Radishes in Brown Butter and White Truffle Oil

    Farm to Table Three Cheese Kale and Bacon Quiche with a side of Roasted Carrots and Sautéed Radishes in Brown Butter and White Truffle Oil

    There is nothing like farm fresh produce. I am blessed to be just a minutes away from an organic local farm, https://www.fry-farm.com. I love Vicky Fry and her whole family. During this uncertain time, coming together and supporting one another is so crucial. Vicky has allowed me to use her beautiful 12 acre farm to…

  • A Smarter Smoothie

    Who doesn’t love a good smoothie? You take some fruit, leafy greens, nut butters, some type of liquid and maybe some protein powder and you add it to your blender and you have a super healthy smoothie, to get you going for the day. Right?! Well not exactly. Smoothies can be very beneficial for our…

  • Back to School Easy Dinner Recipe ~ Vegetarian Skillet Enchiladas

    Back to School Easy Dinner Recipe ~ Vegetarian Skillet Enchiladas

    Well I am off to do a cooking demo at Williams Sonoma for back to school! I am so excited about this demo, because it helps me to reminsice about when my sons were in elementary school and I prepared their lunches and scrambling around trying to figure out what we would have for dinner…

  • Vegan Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie

    Vegan Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie

    What do you do with a large sweet potato and a bag of French lentils and you are just craving home and comfort? Shepherd’s pie and a Vegan Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie. So let’s get a bit familiar with this pie: Shepherd’s pie, common and inexpensive British dish originating from the sheep country in Scotland and northern…

  • Super Easy Breakfast Carrot Cake Bites

    Super Easy Breakfast Carrot Cake Bites

    After Easter feast, my body needed to cleanse. A raw vegan diet is the best way for me to get rid of all the pies and cakes I indulged in and not to mention, my mac and cheese that’s made with six cheeses. But a girl still needs a little something sweet in her life.…

  • Asparagus with a Ground Mustard Champagne Vinaigrette

    Asparagus with a Ground Mustard Champagne Vinaigrette

    As I promised here is another healthy Easter side dish you can prepare super fast, but fast doesn’t mean you are skimping on flavor. Yes, I love how the shaved parmesan pulls this dish together. Enjoy and Always Set the Table with Love. 💕 Happy Easter. TIP: The vinaigrette will last for a week in…

  • Healing Tuesday~ Good Food, Energy Work, lots of Laughs and some Wine.

    Healing Tuesday~ Good Food, Energy Work, lots of Laughs and some Wine.

    Long title. Yes. I know, but I couldn’t put it any other way, because that is what Tuesdays are like with my good friend Loyale. She is this incredible Wellness and Lifestyle Coach. She has been on a journey of wellness for over two decades and she shares her healing with so many of us,…

  • Orecchiette Pasta with Roasted Tomatoes, Parmesan, Mint and Lemon Zest

    Orecchiette Pasta with Roasted Tomatoes, Parmesan, Mint and Lemon Zest

    So in the state of Georgia we all felt last week that Springtime was coming a little early, that wasn’t the case, of course. But that doesn’t mean a girl didn’t get inspired by the warm days to whip up something little and refreshing. This is one of my favorite spring/summertime pastas to make. Don’t…

  • Winter Detox Soup

    Winter Detox Soup

    This is simple and super easy! But here’s the twist. You eat this soup for breakfast!! What?!! Yes, breakfast. Soup for breakfast has incredible health benefits. Having soup in the am helps with better digestion and elimination. When we are cleansed from the inside , we have more energy and our immune system is able…

  • Beet Salad with a Parsley and Walnut Pesto drizzled with Orange Vinaigrette

    Beet Salad with a Parsley and Walnut Pesto drizzled with Orange Vinaigrette

    I adore beets. They are loaded with lots fiber, vitamin C and they help with inflammation in the body, which mean they are good for you, but they also taste amazing. I love to add beets to my salads, smoothies, and they are awesome sautéed, roasted or just raw. Today I was craving a salad,…