Tempeh Meatballs

Tempeh Meatballs

I love anything to give pasta some life. I found this recipe for Tempeh Italian Meatballsand thought I would give it a try. These meatballs are vegan but I made mine gluten free too. I do have to give warning though for those who are gluten free, please check the kind...

Veggie Rice Skillet

Veggie Rice Skillet

I have decided to branch out of my comfort zone of cooking and create my own recipe. I was looking at some skillet recipes online but they seem to be bland or required items that I didn't have. The recipe that I created was inspired by this zucchini skillet recipe. My...

Pumpkin “Cheese” Sauce

Pumpkin “Cheese” Sauce

I absolutely love pumpkin. It is one of my favorite tastes. When it turns fall, I try to find different ways to use pumpkin, as much as possible. Once fall is over and winter has begun, I put my pumpkin love away until the next year. I try to find gluten free and kid...

Gluten Free, Yeast Free and Vegan Bread Rolls

Gluten Free, Yeast Free and Vegan Bread Rolls

One of the things I enjoy doing is baking gluten free bread and trying new recipes. I have recently found a flour mix I LOVE using for gluten free baking. It does not have any of the "gritty" texture and works extremely well. The company is Bob Red Mill 1 to 1...

How to Eat Healthy on a Budget- Written by Sarah Cox

How to Eat Healthy on a Budget- Written by Sarah Cox

Healthy eating doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg. By making a few lifestyle changes and taking the following steps, you can take your diet to the next level without breaking the bank. Commit to Food Prep Those convenient pre-packaged meals you can nuke in the...

Sweet Potato Burgers

Sweet Potato Burgers

When I chose to live a healthier life, I made a decision to eat complex carbohydrates and less processed refined foods. Sweet potatoes are among the vegetables that I now eat. There are millions of recipes out there that use sweet potatoes and I am happy to share my 1...

Roasted Peach Dessert

Roasted Peach Dessert

In the many years of being vegan, I found one of the easiest places to start was the desserts. Such yummy, sweet goodness, warm or cold in the mouth with satisfaction at the tip of your taste buds. Oh, I guess I am describing my roasted peach dessert. I was...

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