Vegan Basil Pasta with Soy Free Gluten Free Chorizo Sausage

February 5, 2018.Reading time 3 minutes.

I was in great debate about posting this blog. This sausage recipe is very delicious and the powers that be, suggested that it needs to be in my new cookbook: Set the Table with Love, plant based recipes to make you look and feel great. So stay tuned for that recipe. But keep reading the […]

Let’s turn some smoothies into popsicles.

February 3, 2018.Reading time 5 minutes.

You can turn your smoothies into popsicles. It’s a fun, quick and easy way to get fruits, vegetables and good fats into your family. Here’s a few simple ones we love. Let’s turn some smoothies in popsicles!! Get super creative with this, you can juice carrots and make a pineapple, mango and carrot smoothie popsicle, […]

Beet and Couscous Salad with Micro greens and Pistachios.

February 2, 2018.Reading time 2 minutes.

I am a beet lover, yes I love love beets!! I am about to share a secret with you. Are you ready….here it is, this salad will make you one too. 😆. It’s so simple and the flavors just love each other. Beets, pistachios, mint, orange and a balsamic glaze, just says, Family. I love […]

Vegan White Bean Chili

January 18, 2018.Reading time 2 minutes.

It’s another cold day in Georgia and we got some snow. Yes! I love when it snows here. Everything shuts down, because that’s how we do it in the south. 😊 I love it because it gives our family a chance to get quiet and slow down the hustle and the bustle of life and […]

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 […]

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 […]

Two sides of the coin ~ Toasted Pearl Barley Salad

July 23, 2016.Reading time 8 minutes.

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

July 1, 2016.Reading time 5 minutes.

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 […]

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 […]

Pan Seared and Poached Halibut with sweet peas in a lemon caper broth topped with Sweet Potato Chips

June 3, 2016.Reading time 5 minutes.

Halibut. One of my favorite fish to make. I use to be so intimidated about making fish, until I was on Food Network’s All Star Academy and my mentor, Alex Guarnaschelli had me make Arctic Char for one of the elimination challenges, her mentoring gave me the confidence to never be scared of fish again. […]

Tuscan White Bean Salad with Lemon Basil Vinaigrette

June 3, 2016.Reading time 4 minutes.

Summer is around the corner, but honey if you live in Georgia, it is already here sitting on our backs like a monkey. LOL. In the Summer time my go to is salad. I love to use vegetables and fruits that are in season to make super flavorful and refreshing salads. This salad here is […]

Green Beans and Potatoes and A Green Pea Soup inspired by Chef Michel Guerard

May 11, 2016.Reading time 5 minutes.

Growing up my mom made the best green beans and potatoes. Lawd they were yummy. She would clean them, cut them and put them in a pot with Idaho white potatoes, seasonings and several pieces of cooked bacon. I can smell them now. Yesterday, after yoga, I went to my local farmers market stand and […]

Galettes ~ Easy ways to Celebrate Summer’s bounty

May 10, 2016.Reading time 8 minutes.

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 Breakfast ~ Mini Frittatas

May 7, 2016.Reading time 2 minutes.

I am so excited about Mother’s Day! I hope you are thinking of ways to encourage the beautiful Mother’s in your life that has birth you physically, spiritually and both. I have a few recipes today I want to share with you that will make this Mother’s Day very special. It’s not too late and […]

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 […]