I had been hearing amazing things about a beautiful cookbook called, Afro Vegan. It has an interesting collection of recipes with wonderful ingredients from African, Caribbean, and Southern backgrounds. The first recipe I made was Bryant Terry’s Tofu Curry. I made several alterations but used it as my inspirational base. Often times my kids say “tofu,…
Apple Spice Cake (gluten free)
As apples come to a close for the season, and we begin to embrace the new fruits that will grace our springtime farmer’s markets, I wanted one last go at my favorite fruit. While this recipe isn’t top of our lists for healthy, it’s still pretty gosh darn healthy for a cake! It has a…
Moroccan Chickpea Lentil Soup: Vegan and Gluten Free
This soup is as satisfying as any stew, and gets thicker as it sits in the fridge. You can thin it out when you reheat it, or use it as a stew and serve it over brown rice and greens for a full meal. The warming spices of Moroccan food will sweep you away into…
Pumpkin Cranberry Bread: Gluten & Dairy Free
Packed with Vitamins A & C, this low fat bread is anti-inflammatory as well. Made with oats instead of traditional flour, this bread is great to serve to anyone with inflammation, and also a great swap for diabetics. Oats are high in fiber, which help to regulate blood sugar levels. Most quick breads are packed…
Beans and Greens Soup (Vegan)
A hearty bowl of soup is everyone’s favorite. It soothes the soul, warms the belly, and makes the house smell delicious while it’s cooking. We like to make double batches of our soups, because they freeze so well. Nothing makes a better weeknight dinner that soup, salad, and a hearty bread. It’s awesome when all…
