Healthy Alternatives for Chips ~ Roasted Red Curry Chickpeas

January 11, 2018.Reading time 2 minutes.

So the biggest thing that gets me when I am trying to eat healthy, is having that crunchy and salty experience of a potato chip. I must have the crunch! I am slave to the crunch. The great thing is there is so many other alternative out there, that is so much more healthy for […]

Vegan Sloppy Joes Stuffed in a Sweet Potato

November 7, 2017.Reading time 3 minutes.

Growing up as a kid. I absolutely loved eating sloppy joes. They were one of my all times favorites, but not the healthiest. So what does a girl do when she is taking on a 30 day vegan challenge and craving sloppy joes. No problem, add beans, instead of meat. This recipe has everything in […]

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 […]

Guacamole Stuffed Zucchini Cups

August 11, 2017.Reading time 2 minutes.

This week I am sharing recipes from my cookbook, Set the Table with Love. I hope you enjoy these recipes and share them with your family and friends. I had so much fun doing this shoot with my friends and eating all the yummy food afterwards. Photography credit: ROB POLANCO. Art Design by: KEEGAN LEIBA. […]

Raw Carrot Cake bites for Easter. How to use up your carrot pulp from juicing.

April 12, 2017.Reading time 5 minutes.

Tuesday is my day to get refueled from the weekend and a super busy Monday. Mondays are one of my busiest times of the week, very rejuvenating but I am moving from one thing to the next. I have an early morning Life coaching and Reiki session and right after, I teach my yoga class […]

Antioxidant Powerhouse Spaghetti Squash Bowl

April 7, 2017.Reading time 7 minutes.

Today on my Facebook Live video, I talked about eating Antioxidant Powerhouse foods. Here’s the deal, we get these list of foods to eat, and then what? How do we convert them into delicious and balancing meals? Well no worries, I got you. Today I made a Spaghetti Squash Bowl using foods high in antioxidants. So, […]

If life gives you Lemons, Make Meyer Lemon Confit

March 16, 2017.Reading time 4 minutes.

I love trying new things. My new love outside of poaching white fish in butter, is this making confits. What does confit mean: Confit (/kɒnfi/, French pronunciation: [kɔ̃fi]) comes from the French word confire which means literally “to preserve,” a confit being any type of food that is cooked slowly over a long period of time […]

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, […]

Mediterranean Kale, Chard and White Bean Salad with Artichokes and Gluten Free Toast with Olive Tapenade

January 9, 2017.Reading time 3 minutes.

There is nothing like a beautifully delicious salad, but sometimes it’s really hard to eat salad during the winter. So I opt out to making warm salads. Yes, salads can be warm, you still get your greens and veggies but sautéed a bit. Here is one of my favorite salads. I love mediterranean ingredients, like […]

Roasted Purple potatoes on top of lemons with thyme and mediterranean sea salt

January 5, 2017.Reading time 2 minutes.

Who says that vegan food cannot be beautiful and elegant? Well you haven’t tried my roasted purple potatoes with lemon and thyme. This makes an excellent side dish or main course with a side salad. The recipe is super easy. All you would need to do is preheat your oven at 35o. Roasting time 1 […]

Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese

November 23, 2016.Reading time 4 minutes.

I love Mac and cheese. It is definitely a holiday favorite . This year I wanted to do something different . I wanted to see if I could make my mom’s incredible mac and cheese recipe and make it a little healthier. My mom made the best mac and cheese ever, buttery , cheesy, creamy […]

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 […]

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 […]