So, I took a lot of liberties with this one! It was originally called Butter Bean, Fennel, and Orange Bowls (courtesy of Forks Over Knives). Because I had an abundance of Navy Beans and zero Butter Beans, I went with the Navy. I forgot to buy fennel on my grocery trip and when […]
Bean & Quinoa Fruity Bowls! Keep Reading »
Have you noticed yet that I use the plant-based pesto recipe a lot? I absolutely love it! In a plant-based diet I feel it’s important to substitute as many non-animal-based products as possible. This is how I choose to live my life-from the foods I eat to the bath and body products I
Quinoa & Lentils w/ Pesto Vegetables Keep Reading »
Hello, everyone! Today, I bring you something a bit different. Baking!! The cool thing is, these are actually healthy! So, they won’t give you a muffin top! See what I did there? Mr. FBBQ doesn’t understand my sense of humor. I think I’m hilarious! Back to the recipe! We will need some fancy
Plant-Based Dark Cherry Muffins Keep Reading »
Spring is almost here!! I am so excited! I love Spring, mostly because it leads to Summer, but it also means NO MORE WINTER! What’s your favorite season? Today’s dish was super simple! Mr. FBBQ and I went out for Mexican last night, so I needed something light today. I’ve also never cooked
Asparagus Pasta w/ Avocado Spinach Dressing Keep Reading »
Happy Monday Everyone! As a final goodbye to Winter, I bring you a final soup post (until Fall, that is). I have so many good soup recipes, but I’m super excited to start bringing you some Spring dishes and Summer salads! Here in the Midwest, we are experiencing Mother Nature’s Bi-Polarness. By that
White Bean Spinach Soup Keep Reading »
Anyone who loves to shop knows that a mix and match four for one is a great deal! Well, that applies to food as well! Today I bring you a bit of a complicated series of recipes. We will start with four base recipes, then I will offer you some ideas for combining
Mix and Match: Four for One Keep Reading »
Hello Mrs. Maniacs! I have a very special recipe for you today. This is a Native American dish. At this time in America’s sad history, we are calling this Cultural Appropriation. I call it Appreciation for Other Cultures and consider this a compliment. That’s all I will say about how ridiculous our society
Wild Rice with Maple Glazed Sweet Potatoes Keep Reading »
Hey y’all! Hope everyone is having a great Winter! I know I’m ready for Spring. I know, we still have a bit of a wait. I guess until then we will cook some hearty Winter foods! Which brings us to this! I love couscous! It’s a very easy-to-make healthy food and you can
Creamy Couscous with Spinach and Beans Keep Reading »
Happy Monday everyone! This is one of my favorite soups. It’s super-hardy and delicious. Now, if you’re saying you don’t like lemon, you can’t really taste it. Unless you really like lemon, then add a lot!!! For this soup, you will need Yukon Gold potatoes. Why are they called Yukon Gold? I wondered
Navy Bean Lemon & Rosemary Soup Keep Reading »
What do I love about Winter? Pasta dishes!!! That’s about it. I’m ok with the first snowfall, when it’s soft and fluffy and white. But once it turns into a slushy, icy mess, no thank you! I dislike being cold. Hate having to wash the salt off my car all the time. Not
Lemony Pasta w/ Chickpeas, Broccoli, Tomato Keep Reading »
