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 …

Go Green.. and Blue ! Zucchini & Blueberry Muffins

While looking for a fun addition to my take to work meals.. I came across a great recipe.. for a snack, lunch addition or even breakfast… Oh.. and did I mention.. its Gluten Free, dairy free, nut and egg free.. BUT BIG on flavor Blueberry  Zucchini Oat Muffins.. Real ingredients:  1 cup GF ( guten …

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 …

Did some one say Spirooli ??

WHOO HOO.. yes I did.. and yes.. I am the proud owner of a shiny  new Spirooli.. courtesy of my honey.. it was a Hanukkah gift ..   🙂 So whats a Spirooli?   Its a Veggie cutting gadget ( it is what it is) .. it  turns  basic veggies into spirals of pure delight.. …

Everything but the kitchen sink… and lentils too.

So today Im working from home.. a few reasons .. but the # 1 reason is weather related !  We are experiencing a nor’easter.. you know sideways snow,  heavy winds and a scattering of ice .. its a mess..  with that said, working from home was a no brainer. Sitting at my desk and looking …

Im not a softie..

So when it comes to baked goods….. I have to say, I prefer crunchy over soft..  Im not a big fan of muffins, chewy cookies, cakes or cupcakes.. but put a scone, hard cookie or biscotti in front of me.. and Im a very happy girl. Im even happier if the baked good is gluten …

Not your momma’s spaghetti dinner..

So many people ask me how to make spaghetti squash.. and when I tell them.. they just laugh..  Why??   Theres nothing to it. Heres the “secret” to your veggie Sunday  Spaghetti Dinner First .. buy a nice size spaghetti squash (also known as winter squash).. one small squash can make two generous bowls of …

Saturday night … gluten

Truth is..   There’s nothing miraculous or (even thrilling) about a gluten-free diet that’s going to help you lose weight… If you go on a Gluten-free diet.. the real diet here (for those that choose it just ‘because’.. they think its healthier) is that  Gluten-free  eating  will limit the number of foods (many alcohols too) you …

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 …

8-2-12 Switch….

At the witching hour of 10:30 last eve ( okay so Im an early bird ).. I realized I had a Dr’s appt Thursday ( today).. in the morning… sure I had it on my calendar.. but that method of notification (remembering ) only works when you remember to look at it.  (btw.. Im still …