Recipes

Brown Mushroom Gravy

Brown Mushroom Gravy

Let’s face it – a festive dinner wouldn’t be complete without a delicious, flavorful gravy! Don’t you just love to drown your mashed potatoes, dumplings, rice and whatever the main attraction of the feast is in lots of saucy goodness? Mushrooms give this gravy its 

Stuffed Sugar Pumpkins and Carnival Squash

Stuffed Sugar Pumpkins and Carnival Squash

It’s that time of the year again, and all those beautiful pumpkins and winter squash in the store are just screaming at you “please take me home!”. Since I love the large variety of shapes, colors, and textures these healthy, nutritious vegetables have to offer, 

Jicama Tacos with Eggplant and Jackfruit

Jicama Tacos with Eggplant and Jackfruit

If you love Mexican food and still want to keep the calorie count down a bit, here’s a wonderful, delicious, and healthy option: jicama tacos! Jicamas are low in calories, rich in minerals and vitamins and, besides their nutritional value, very tasty and versatile. You 

Roasted Root Vegetable Salad

Roasted Root Vegetable Salad

So, where do recipe creators get their ideas from? I can only speak for myself, but most of my recipes are just that –  random ideas that develop and come together while I’m dancing through my kitchen. Some others are passed down, veganized family recipes 

Charcoal Berry Chia Pudding

Charcoal Berry Chia Pudding

Chia pudding is one of our favorite items on the breakfast table. It’s not just packed with healthy vegan protein, omega-3 fatty acids, minerals, antioxidants, and fiber but also easy to prepare and so delicious. This heart-healthy energy booster will keep you going for several 

Maple Glazed, Roasted Red Kuri Squash Pasta

Maple Glazed, Roasted Red Kuri Squash Pasta

It’s the season again! There are so many beautiful, delicious kinds of winter squash which makes it a little bit overwhelming to choose from. Each variety has its own specific taste and texture and is on top of that a nutrient-rich immune booster. The main 

Golden Borscht

Golden Borscht

This is one of the very few dishes my dad used to make when I was a child because my mom was the true queen of the kitchen. To my surprise, his soup always turned out astoundingly delicious. Borscht is an Eastern European dish with 

Linzer Tart

Linzer Tart

When the leaves start changing colors and the air feels crisp and fresh, our season for Linzer Tart has started. The aroma of pecan nuts combined with warming spices and fruity jam make this delicious cake one of our autumn favorites in the dessert category. 

Roasted Eggplant Salad

Roasted Eggplant Salad

This is a salad you can enjoy either warm or cold. Perfect as a light dinner or to bring to work as a satisfying, healthy lunch. I like to serve it with quinoa as a source of complete protein and lots of fresh, peppery arugula 

Potato Sweet Potato Chowder

Potato Sweet Potato Chowder

This is one of my family’s favorite one-pot meals and a crowd pleaser for sure. I love to make this flavorful, satisfying dish during the colder season when we all crave a healthy, warming bowl of wholesome goodness. Sweet potatoes and corn add sweetness while