Well folks, although the temperature hovered around ninety degrees here this week, I’m glad to say Fall is officially here! I can’t wait for the tapestry of multi-colored leaves and a cool snap in the air. While I wait, for the temperatures to drop and the leaves to start changing colors, I love spending quality…
Breakfast & Brunch
Roasted Heirloom Tomatoes over Herbed Grits Toast with Pesto Drizzle (Vegan)
Have you ever had one of those meals that was so good that you could eat it for breakfast, lunch dinner and all points in between? Well, wait till you taste Roasted Heirloom Tomatoes over Herbed Grits Toast with Pesto Drizzle! Sweet heirloom tomatoes and fresh pesto all over golden, herb-spiked grits toast! Total yum!…
Creamy Southern-Style Chickpea Salad
The temperature here has hovered around 100 degrees over the last few days. But, this Creamy Southern-style Chickpea Salad really hits the spot when its way too hot to cook! Add a handful of arugula, a couple of garden fresh tomatoes and its perfect for a summer picnic or a light evening meal.
Sweet Cashew Cream
Sweet Cashew Cream. Have you ever made a recipe that was so simple, yet could be used in so many ways? For me, Sweet Cashew Cream is that recipe. Kind of like a super hero of the Vegan world, Sweet Cashew Cream is super versatile. And, super delicious!
Four Incredibly Delicious Vegan Dishes for Your Easter Brunch Buffet
Can I just say, I love my job! Where else can you be around beautiful food, cook what you love and actually eat your work product? I’ve had a terrific time making these recipes to share with you and I hope you’ll enjoy them too. Easter is a very sacred (and busy) time for my…
The Bombdiggity Vegan Bacon
If you were on any of my social media sites yesterday, you saw a picture that I posted of one seriously good BLT that I was having for lunch. In case you missed it, this is what I posted on my Facebook page. Craving a juicy BLT? Check back tomorrow and I’ll show you how…
Spiced Hasselback Sweet Potatoes
Few foods can compete with the sweet potato. It’s the “whole package”. The “real deal”. The sweet potato is full of flavor, nutrition and is adaptable to almost any cuisine.
Apple Butter Oat Squares with Salted Caramel Drizzle
When I worked at Nourish Charlotte (“Charlottes’s Only Local, Healthy, Organic, Vegan Delivery Service!”), as a “Vegetable Engineer/Baker”, I loved making and eating their delicious Baked Oats. So, with a fresh batch of Homemade Apple Butter in hand, I decided to make my own version of this delicious treat. This is my own special take on baked…
On Finding Comfort: Apple Butter
Thank goodness! The crazy mad days leading up to Thanksgiving dinner are finally over. All wayward leftovers have been handily dispatched (into the stomachs of a pack of constantly hungry teenaged boys). Don’t get me wrong, I love Thanksgiving and all the other holidays which allow me to spend time with my family….
Triple Pepper Grit Cakes with Red-Eye Gravy (Vegan and Gluten Free)
When I was a kid, my Dad worked as a manager at a truck stop restaurant in my little hometown. “The Red Horse” was located out by the interstate, on the outskirts of town. I didn’t get to go to Dad’s job often, but whenever I did, I always loved it! I loved watching the…