Dreena's Chocolate Sweet Potato Cake
Dreena Burton is an amazing recipe creator. This cake is sweetened partially with cooked sweet potato, which also adds moisture and a tender texture. Pair it with the Chocolate Sweets Frosting, and you have a real winner! I made and served this cake to my dinner guests last night and I think it is safe to say that they enjoyed it. Makes 1 cake layer Ingredients 3/4…
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Golden Milk- Remedy for Sleep
Golden milk is an Ayurvedic drink to aid sleep. The pepper is an important part of this drink because it promotes the absorption of the turmeric. Turmeric has powerful anti-inflammatory properties. I have adapted the recipe slightly from Candice Oksenhorn of Swan Sage. Ingredients 2 cups of non- dairy milk of choice 1 tsp. Turmeric 1 tsp. Cinnamon 1…
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Rob's Black Bean Sliders
I went to the Cooking School of Aspen last Monday with my friend Bland to take Chef Rob Nesby's class on Vegetarian Sliders. My favorite was the Black Bean Slider which I am sharing with you! This slider has great flavor and a nice firm texture. There is nothing worse than a flimsy veggie burger that falls apart when you try to eat it. Since there…
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Raspberry Chia Jam Bars
I made these bars for my students in my Foundation Training Class. This coming week is the last week of the series and I want to bring them a healthy treat. If you are like me and LOVE jams but would also like to reduce sugar, chia seed jams are something to explore. February is heart health month and these bars will make your heart happy with all…
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Katie Mae's Banana Blueberry Bars
These bars are terrific for an "on the go" breakfast or as a healthy mid afternoon snack to have with a mug of tea. All whole ingredients, and a snap to make. I used fresh blueberries because I prefer the texture, but frozen will work too. Try a schmear of fresh almond butter for even more moisture and an extra shot of protein and fiber. Ingredients 1…
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Easy Glazed Tofu
Easy Glazed Tofu This is one of those dishes that has so many possibilities! Prepare a batch and you can use it in a stir fry, as an addditon to your salad, or place it in a wrap along with some vegetables for a healthy on the go lunch. Ingredients 1 16oz block extra firm tofu 3 tablespoons of tamari 3 tablespoons of mirin, rice wine vinegar 2…
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Chard Ribbons with Cumin and Lemon
We all know that we should eat more dark leafy greens, but sometimes it is hard to come up with an interesting preparation. This recipe comes from Deborah Madison's new cookbook "The New Vegetarian Cookbook for Everyone." This book was a thoughtful gift from my friends Joanie and Guillaume. Deborah Madison was one of the early pioneers for really…
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Tropical Green Smoothie
Maybe you over celebrated during the holidays and are feeling like you want to get back on track. If so, this smoothie is a great start. The recipe is inspired by one of Angela Liddon's recipes. I added twice the amount of greens Angela's recipe called for because greens are so good for our hair, skin, bones and blood vessels. I also added more ginger…
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Indian Spiced Carrot Soup
This recipe is from, "Simply Delicious-Plant Based Recipes for a Healthy Life," by Sandy Holmes, RDN. The recipes in this book are so easy and so good! You can order here on amazon. I wanted to make a soup and so Sandy's recipe for Indian Spiced Carrot Soup caught my eye, I love Indian spices and I love how my house smells when I cook with them. This…
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Peanut Butter Cup Puffed Rice Bars by Minimalist Baker
Peanut butter and dark chocolate are one of my favorite flavor combinations. This healthyish candybar recipe is from the Minamilist Baker's cookbook, "Everday Cooking." Like you, I am in full on holiday cooking mode and these bars will find their way to some of my chocolate loving clients and friends. The bars do better if you can keep them refrigerated…
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