"Waste not, want not," goes the saying. In nutrition, there are times when food scraps have more, or as much, nutrition, as the parts we love to enjoy. Throwing them away would not only be wasteful, but would mean that you would miss out on loads of health promoting nutrients, minerals and vitamins. Today I will tell you about one such jewel, which, instead of making … [Read more...]
Posted on April 10, 2014 •
Fat Free Vegan Black Bean Soup Recipe
Have you ever tried something that was almost good and knew immediately that it could be great? I have...many times. A few days back Hubby and I stopped by Whole Foods to grab a few things, and wandered into their soup-bar section. Some of the smells coming from soups were amazing, while others not so much. After checking out a few options I made my way to a pot of … [Read more...]
Posted on April 7, 2014 •
Gluten Free Almond Raspberry Muffins
Gluten Free? Gluten free diet is becoming more and more popular in the U.S. While some people have a very valid reason to be gluten free--15% of Americans have some form of gluten intolerance, ranging from mild reactions to gluten food to those with Celiac disease, the rest of us can still enjoy delicious wheat products. However, it is always a great idea to expend our … [Read more...]
Posted on April 4, 2014 •
Imperial Superpower Cappuccino Recipe
Have you ever wondered what would happen if you combined a few superpower foods together? Maybe you haven't, but I could not help but wonder what would happen if I did just that. So, I whipped up one of the most energy loaded drinks--a superfood cappuccino. When I am created this drink and I loved its taste and creaminess, I gave it to Hubby to taste. "How is it?" I … [Read more...]
Posted on March 20, 2014 •
Somewhere in India Salad| Curry Recipe
I love intense flavors. You will not find a bland tasting dish in my cooking repertoire. Thankfully with my transition to a plant-based diet, I was introduced to a whole world of new flavors and spices. I particularly fell in love with cumin and curry. For some reason curry always makes me think of India, although I have not been there--it has a very intense and exotic … [Read more...]
Posted on March 19, 2014 •
Night Warrior Vegan, Sugar and Gluten Free Brownies Recipe
Last week I whipped up amazing sugar free vegan brownies. My family and friends loved them. Then I received emails from some of you, lovely readers, saying that it was not fair to tease you so and not offer a gluten free option for this healthy dessert. I went back to the kitchen and worked hard, hoping that my gluten free experiment would not turn out to be an expensive … [Read more...]
Posted on March 13, 2014 •
Night Warrior Vegan Brownie Recipe with Raw Chocolate Almond Frosting
Hubby took a pledge to quit his sweet tooth indulgence at the beginning of the year. He decided that unless I made a dessert, he would not have any. He made me proud--he stuck with his commitment! Nearly three months into his resolution, I thought it was time to reward him (after all, if we go at this rate, he will be having sweet treats only 4 times a year ;)!). I knew … [Read more...]
Posted on February 27, 2014 •
Sugar Free Raw Fig Newtons Recipe
Who does not like fig newtons? They are soft, yet somewhat crunchy on the inside, tightly hugged by a pillowy outer layer. Unfortunately, most commercially sold, or even homemade recipes are not a healthy option for kids of any age (from 1 to 92 :)). This is disheartening, especially since the fig is such a nutrient rich food. It is nature's perfect jam in an edible … [Read more...]
Posted on February 19, 2014 •
Homemade Vegan Ranch Dressing Recipe
The cashew oil free ranch dressing recipe I shared last year was a hit. However, I have been itching to create even a lower fat option to enjoy. Fortunately for me, we recently shared a meal with a couple of friends and they brought a delightful tofu based dip to share that made me long for an oil and nut free ranch dressing even more. Two days ago I finally found a few … [Read more...]
Posted on February 5, 2014 •
Three Delicious Soybeans Recipes
If you read 13 Reasons to Embrace Soy, I promised you a couple of delicious soy recipes to add to your healthy diet. (If you have not read it yet, you MUST!) I actually came up with THREE delicious soybeans recipes you can whip up in no time, and refrigerate for the entire week to enjoy. So, here are my three delicious recipes. They are SO-Y Delicious! They are very … [Read more...]
