Chocolate Chip Cookies.. oh.. btw.. they are Gluten Free

No one will be the wiser with these yummo GF cookies…. they will just feel better after eating them…. NO big tummy bloat. But just cause they are GF.. does not mean you can eat the whole batch.. ENJOY. What you need:       3/4 cup butter, softened       
1 1/4 cups …

Grilling… romaine !

One  of my favorite ways to serve a salad in summer is with Grilled Romaine ..   I use it just as is plain and grilled or as a base to a bigger salad topped with seafood salad, or cheeses and or other grilled or marinated veggies..  its delish. I was surprised when I served …

SUPER BOWL of yumm..

Move over hot wings…. Cauliflower and Broccoli HOT Poppers just made a touchdown !! Looking for a great new Vegetarian/Vegan  Super Bowl Finger Lick’n Good Snack? In as little as 15 minutes (5 for prep and 10 to roast).. you are ready for game time.               One large head …

Peas on earth… Perfect Vegetarian Pea Soup.

Less is more for this super yummy vegetarian pea soup.. and you wont miss a thing. 16 oz  bag of split peas 1/2 bag of organic  baby carrots already peeled.. I chopped in to small pcs.  ( want traditional carrots.. use about 5 big ones peeled and chopped) 1 medium sweet onion.. chopped small 2 …

Where’s the beef? NOT in this fantastic Vegetarian Chili..

Not going to lie.. I made this on a whim.. just wanted something warm and hearty and … kind of easy .. What I got was FABULOUS… Its this simple.. 1 box of trader joes black bean latin style soup (19 oz) 8 oz  trader joes vegetable stock (in a box) low sodium 2 cans trader …

Go Bananas….for a frozen creamy healthy treat.

Cant get simpler or yummier… 2 Frozen Bananas  (cut up  and peel  before you freeze them ) 1/2 cup of  almond, soy, hemp, or whatever kind of milk you choose.. water would work too but less creamy..   FYI   I chose almond… (add more liquid if you want softer but only a little at …

Just right…. breakfast.

Tired of oatmeal and berries ,  want a change up from the green smoothie today?… try Quinoa Porridge for breakfast.. its JUST RIGHT ! So you made your big batch of Quinoa  on Sunday… and while you use it mostly for dinners as a side dish with a green and protein.. did you know you …

Matzah maddness… its Kugel

A Lighter version of the basic apple Kugel.. Matzah (slice), 5 sheets  LOW Sodium /Thin Slice Granny smith apple – 3 medium  apples, cored , peeled and chopped Home Style Natural Unsweetened Apple Sauce, 1/3 cup Egg substitute, liquid (Egg Beaters), 9 tbsp Splenda or Stevia 12 tsp Lemon Juice  1/2 tsp Cinnamon, ground, to …

not your traditional but really yummy and healthier crockpot jambalaya – 20 mins prep time

Whole Food Ingredients: 1  lb. spicy or sweet chicken sausage, cut into pieces 3 stalks celery, chopped 1.5 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1″ pieces 1 small sweet onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 3 (14 oz.) cans diced tomatoes, ( I used organic/no sodium)  undrained 1 Tbsp. stevia or sweetner 1/8 teaspoon …

vegetarian (or not) mediterranean stew – 20 mins prep time

Whole Food Ingredients: 1 small eggplant chopped 1 large zucchini or 2 small chopped 1 red or green pepper seeded and chopped 3 large tomatoes chopped 2 cans garbanzo beans  (14 oz) drained and rinsed 1 can artichoke hearts in water (14 oz) drained and quartered 1/4 tsp red pepper seeds 1 tbsp oregano 2 …