Penne Pasta with Sweet Peas Roasted Tomatoes Mint and Lemon Zest with a Green Apple Mint Salad

January 20, 2018.Reading time 4 minutes.

Yes! It’s winter and our bodies are craving those wonderful comfort foods, like l a big bowl of chili with jalapeno and cheddar cornbread or some creamy mac and cheese, but it’s good to give the digestive tract a little rest, even in the cold wintry months. Today I was missing summer, so I decided […]

Three Bean Vegan Burger with Triple Berry Srirachi Sauce

January 12, 2018.Reading time 5 minutes.

Here is what we will be making at Williams Sonoma on Saturday, for my “Plantiful and Healthier You” in 2018. I did a cooking class and these burgers were a hit, even the meat eaters loved them. The thing about this recipe, is you can add different beans and legumes to give change the texture […]

Millet and Red Quinoa Balls

October 26, 2017.Reading time 5 minutes.

I love this dish, because it is one that brings beautiful memories of me sitting in my friend’s garden, enjoying a nice glass of Pinot Noir, along side her olive tree, with yummy crusty bread on the side, lots of laughs and a few tears. One of my favorite memories, is just watching the hummingbirds […]

Valentine’s Day Chocolate Heart Shaped Quinoa Coconut Macaroons

February 13, 2017.Reading time 3 minutes.

This is one of my favorite holidays. I am such a hopeless romantic. I love Love.❤❤❤ Valentine’s Day can be decadent and nourishing. We usually see quinoa used for savory dishes, but this is one of my favorites. You guys know how much I love quinoa. Check out all the delicious recipes here on my […]

Pear and Beet Salad 5 under 30

February 8, 2017.Reading time 2 minutes.

I am so excited about cooking and sharing on Fox 5 Good Day Atlanta, how you can stay Fit and Fabulous for 2017, using 5 main ingredients under 30 minutes. This salad was inspired by that simple challenge. We can do it and we can do it deliciously, with hardly no effort at all, using […]

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

January 24, 2017.Reading time 5 minutes.

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, […]

Cooking today with William Sonoma ~ Gluten Free Holiday Treats ~ Sneak Peak

December 17, 2016.Reading time 4 minutes.

It is always a pleasure to come out and share my passion for delicious, healthy eating with William Sonoma’s staff and customers. Today I am cooking up some yummy, decadent and gluten free holiday appetizers and my gluten free brownie bites with a twist. I will be using William Sonoma’s famous Original Peppermint Bark […]

Butternut Squash Pilaf

November 3, 2016.Reading time 4 minutes.

Butternut Squash Pilaf is an amazing alternative to perhaps this years stuffing. It’s gluten free and loaded with lots of vegan protein and hey it’s delicious. I was able to make this dish for William Sonoma’s guest yesterday. I did a cooking demo on Healthy Holiday Thanksgiving Side Dishes! It was a hit. I love […]

Healthy Holiday Thanksgiving sides dishes at William Sonoma ~ Turnips and Greens with Orange, Rosemary and Pomegranate

November 3, 2016.Reading time 4 minutes.

Yesterday was incredible at William Sonoma in Norcross in the Peachtree Forum. I got a chance to cook for their customers. The evening was about Farm to Table Healthy Holiday Side Dishes. My biggest conviction about food is EAT LOCAL. SUPPORT FARMERS. EAT MORE PLANT BASED MEALS. So, it’s really cool when William Sonoma welcomes […]

Quinoa two ways ~ Toasted and Roasted

August 31, 2016.Reading time 4 minutes.

Quinoa is one of the only complete protein grains in the vegan/vegetarian circle of life. Quinoa is considered a whole grain, but in actuality, it is a seed, from a leafy plant that is related to the spinach family. I do enjoy a good bowl of sweet or savory quinoa, but I love to explore […]

Brussels Sprouts and Avocado Salad for Breast Health

August 12, 2016.Reading time 3 minutes.

Brussels sprouts can be one of those, either you love them or you hate them. The truth is if they are done right you might just fall in love with these little sprouts that remind you of mini cabbages. Actually brussels sprouts are in the cruciferous family such as cabbages and cauliflower. They hold a […]

Leftover Sangria Fruit ~ No Prob! Ginger Peach and Green Apple Crumble

July 29, 2016.Reading time 4 minutes.

So, yesterday I had some ladies over for a luncheon. It is one I have been wanting to do for awhile. Life can get very busy and we can run from one thing to the next, but the busyness of life has to take a back burner sometimes, so you can connect and show appreciation […]

Coming Home to You Birthday Luncheon

June 13, 2016.Reading time 6 minutes.

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 […]

Mother’s Day Story ~ Breakfast in Bed Ideas

May 6, 2016.Reading time 6 minutes.

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?

March 2, 2016.Reading time 3 minutes.

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 […]

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