Honeynut squash is one of the newest veggies to land on my plate. Over the past few years, I’ve made a real effort to learn more about squash. Long gone are the days of ignoring them at the market. Sometimes you just don’t know what you don’t know. I have embraced Roasted Delicata Squash. I learned to make … Read More
Vegan hummus board sounds like some kind of transportation. You might not be able to travel on it but it’s worth the effort. This one is made with just five ingredients. What’s cool about making a vegan hummus board is that you call the shots. Whatever veggies you have at the ready are perfect. It’s a versatile appetizer … Read More
Plant-based breakfast is a pain point for a lot of people. After a lifetime of bowls of cereal, I understand. Just a few years ago, I had no problem grabbing a bacon, egg and cheese on the way to the office. But things have changed. Leaning away from animal products means leaning into toast! No matter what time … Read More
Pumpkins cookies make fall really fall. I mean come on. Nothing says after-school in October like a pumpkin cookie! And let’s not forget that the spiced pumpkin latte is also right up there with pumpkin cookies. I recently discovered a sale on pumpkin puree at the market and came home with one thing on my mind. Yes, you … Read More
Pepper jack cheese was always one of my faves. I truly loved the combination of spices. It was always like a nice surprise in my sandwich. This was especially true whenever I made a grilled cheese sandwich or if I melted it on a bagel. Those were the good old days. I was a cheesaholic so taking a … Read More
Tostones bring back so many memories of my childhood in the Bronx. I first discovered these fried crispy treats as an 11 year old. I used to visit my friend Elena and no matter what the meal, tostones were on the table. Her family was from the Dominican Republic. She told me that a meal was not a … Read More
Creamsicle pops taste like frozen sunshine. Who says that frozen treats jump off the menu in August? Not me! School is in session. We are back to work. So I say, let’s enjoy this summertime treat during the warm days of fall. What’s fun about the creamsicle pop is that it’s the best of two worlds. First, there’s … Read More
Bruschetta made with tomato and peaches is an easy and tasty way to get more plants on your plate. The traditional version has a tomato base. It’s often made with herbs like basil along with balsamic vinegar and garlic. In fact, did you know that bruschetta actually refers to the slices of bread and not the actual topping? … Read More