Cold winter days leave me hankering for warm, nourishing soups and stews - especially ones I can create effortlessly in my slow cooker. Although it is always better (and cheaper) to make your own beans from dried beans, my busy schedule means that I am always looking for shortcuts that don't ...
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WestSoy Chicken-Style Seitan Gets Two Thumbs Up!
One of my favorite late summer recipes from Fool a Carnivore is Okra and Tomatoes with Chicken. I love this recipe because it is so simple to make and celebrates end of the summer produce that is still at its peak of flavor. We found some beautiful tiny okra pods (which to me means 2” or less) at ...
Seeking Your Input on My Next eBook
My blog has been quiet for the past week or so because I've been recovering from surgery. Now that I'm on the mend and my creative juices are flowing again, I'm considering my next project - an eBook with plenty of pictures and recipes that will cost less than a cup of coffee! I've narrowed the ...
Gluten-Free Pasta Wars
I need help in finding a gluten-free pasta that can truly "pass" for the traditional Italian pasta that my family loves. According to the National Pasta Association, the average American eats about 20 pounds of pasta per year. While this is peanuts compared to the 60 pounds per year eaten by ...
My Triple Citrus Flan is Featured in Chic Galleria
The July 4th issue of Chic Galleria features my colorful Triple Citrus Flan, enhanced with strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, and pomegranate arils. This delicious desert is low fat and gluten free and would be a perfect desert for your July 4th celebration. The flan is quick to make, but ...
My Vegan Mushroom Sauce is Gluten-Free, too!
Since my mushroom-hating son is away at college, his mushroom-loving dad and I can revel in the bounty of early spring mushrooms. I bought my fresh shitake and oyster mushrooms from "the mushroom man" at the Charlotte Farmer's Market, and supplemented them with some baby portobello and white button ...
Pad Thai – Vegan Style!
Pad Thai is one of my favorite Thai dishes. My recent visit to Drunken Poet in Sarasota reminded me how much I enjoy it. Unfortunately, more recipes still use fish sauce, eggs, and other non-vegan ingredients. Although those ingredients may not bother me or my family, I wanted to create a ...
