Set the Table with Love

Category: vegan

  • Raw Chocolate Ganache Three Ways, inspired by a journey HOME.

    Some encounters bring you back home to what your soul is yearning for. This year has done that for me and my family. I have been around people and places that have made me feel like, I was coming home. One of those encounters inspired me to move my culinary creative juices back to Raw…

  • Veggie Plate Special of the Day ~ Roasted Eggplant, Charred Okra, Lemons and Sautéed Northern Georgia Candy Squash.

    Veggie Plate Special of the Day ~ Roasted Eggplant, Charred Okra, Lemons and Sautéed Northern Georgia Candy Squash.

    I remember growing up and going to those cafeterias with my family, that served the, Blue Plate Special, which included one meat, two veggies, bread and a drink. My family loved these deals, they were inexpensive and you got a good amount of food for the price. It was a great deal for a family…

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

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

    Yesterday was an amazing day at William Sonoma in Norcross, at the Peachtree Forum. I had the privilege of preparing delicious food for their customers. The focus of the evening was on creating Farm to Table Healthy Holiday Side Dishes. One of my core beliefs about food is to EAT LOCAL and SUPPORT FARMERS, along…

  • Quinoa two ways ~ Toasted and Roasted

    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

    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…

  • Two sides of the coin ~ Toasted Pearl Barley Salad

    When I competed on Food Network’s All Star Academy season 2, I was blessed to be mentored by Iron Chef and Food Network guru, Alex Guarnaschelli.  She looked at me and my teammate Lee Abbot and said, “You will never look at cooking the same,ever again.” She was right. Competing on Food Network’s All Star…

  • Vegan Quinoa Protein Bowl with a little Thai flavor

        I love peanut butter. I can eat it by the spoonfuls, but the best part about eating peanut butter for me is, the high plant based protein and antioxidants it has in it. Yay me. Good for my body and my skin. I actually came across an amazing peanut butter a few weeks…

  • 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…

  • Gluten Free Chickpea Mediterranean Pizza with Grated Vegan Cheese

    I had some leftover chickpeas from my lunch yesterday. So,  I decided to make a pizza with the rest of the chick peas. I have made this pizza many times, but the difference is the Grated Vegan Cheese I topped it with. I used one of my favorite vegan and raw brands to make the…

  • 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…