I didn’t go looking for Fonio—Fonio found me. Pronounced phon-yo, this ancient grain wasn’t even on my radar until a last-minute online grocery run. My mission was simple: restock my pantry essentials. But the quinoa was out of stock. And if you’ve been leaning into plant-based eating like I have, you know that running out of quinoa is … Read More
Egg free cornbread? Yeah….the cost of eggs has caused lots of people to look for ways to reinvent their favorite dishes. Cornbread is a staple in our home so finding a new way to make it was both scary and fun. I seriously was expecting something dry and crumbly. But it did not come out that way. Whew! … Read More
Slow-roasted tomatoes. Sounds like a smooth R & B group right? Lol. Have you ever bought too many tomatoes? You are not alone! It happens to me all the time. Tomatoes that take a long nap in the oven are transformed from lovely to exciting! Slow-roasting is a simple process that unlocks a burst of flavor you never … Read More
Spicy maple acorn squash is a mouthful. A hot peppery one at that! At first, acorn squash looks hard and uninteresting but just you wait! Before I became a plant-based advocate, I used to walk past the squash section at the market. Acorn squash never got my attention. It just looked like large oddly shaped dark green and/or … Read More
Oven roasted tomatoes and peppers are what I mean when I say plant-powered punch. A true burst of color and antioxidants. This dish is proof that the side dish can be the star. Looking to impress your friends? This colorful dish always looks like it took more time to prepare than it really did. Did you know that … Read More
Spaghetti Squash is not spaghetti. Let’s just get that out in the open right now. It’s not the cousin of linguine. Nor fettuccini’s sister. This squash gets it’s name from the fact that it looks stringy. Okay well, you have to cook it first. Once it’s done, you can use a fork to scrape it so that the … Read More
Broccoli mash came into our lives by accident. We had a bag of frozen broccoli sitting in the back of the freezer. I’m gonna say it’s been there more than 6 months. No judgement please. A huge part of being a plant-based advocate means finding new ways to love classic foods that I grew up with. It ain’t … Read More
Sheet pans get a workout in this house. You may know them as bake pans or cookie sheets. A kitchen must have for roasting or baking anything. I remember trying to use just aluminum foil. That can work but I appreciate the sturdiness and support that comes from a sheet pan. In recent years, I’ve purchased all kinds … Read More