Hello & Happy Monday!!             If there is one concept I tend to shy away from, it’s breads. Working with yeast is very temperamental as there are so many components that can determine the outcome of your bread. From the quality of your yeast, to the materials the yeast is exposed to, the...

                              Hello & Happy Sunday!!             If there is one soup I’m completely enamored with, it’s loaded potato soup! Typically if you’re dining out this soup is heavy on the cream and all the things you don’t want. While I’ve created a cleaner version, I was curious as to wether you...

                        Hello & Happy Wednesday!!               I’ve been falling in love with quick and easy concepts, and one of my personal favorites, is quick breads! Your typical bread recipes feature yeast, kneading, proofing and the list goes on. Flatbreads are different in that they feature minimal ingredients, can be just thrown...

                          Hello & Happy Saturday!!             I don’t typically feature new recipes on a weekend, but this one was just too good to pass up! Since the first sign of fall I’ve been whipping up effortless pumpkin concepts as let’s face it..    Basic or not, everyone loves pumpkin until they get maxed out on it...

                            Hello & Happy Wednesday!!                   I’ve been waiting for these pregnancy cravings, but even at 32 weeks, they have yet to come for me. I believe that if you’re missing something in your diet, you’ll experience these random cravings like pickled and ice cream etc, but as...

                                      Brussels are one of those veggies that for me I crave all year round. If you love brussels like I do, you’re looking to push the envelope with flavors as simply put… life is just to short for plain ol’ brussels!   Although brussels are typically cooked with perhaps a little bit of olive oil...

    Hello & Happy Wednesday!!!   If you know me, you know I’m enamored with all things fritters. There is something that I’m just drawn to whether it be the name or the fact that you can have endless options with them. My favorite dishes are those that serve as a blank canvas, fritters are one of them and they are just SO EASY!!   I’ve done Cauliflower Fritters, Brussles Fritters, Beet & Carrot...

                Hello & Happy Tuesday!!               Since the moment I experienced brussel sprouts, I’ve been hooked! There is something about the flavor and texture that like countless other people, we’re just instantly drawn to.   While you can easily just roast and enjoy, my favorite thing to do with brussels, is to pair them with flavor!  ...

                          Hello & Happy Tuesday!!           I don’t know about you, but I love all things beets and fritters! Beets pack nutrients, a natural sweetness, and of course a gorgeous hue. Fritters on the other hand are this magical concept that has never ending combinations to keep your tastebuds on their toes.    One of my first...

                          Hello & Happy Tuesday!!               For many of us, the Fourth of July is an excuse to travel, attend a party, but leave the cooking to someone else. Since I cook full time and it’s just a party of two for right now (4 more weeks!), we are not cooking this year!.   For those that are, I’ve compiled...

                              Hello & Happy Friday!!               If you’ve never tried Cuban corn, than you’ll have no idea why this combination is so fab! Back in 2007 I had my first experience with street corn at one of my now favorite spots in NYC. It’s flavorful, affordable, coated in cojita cheese and...

                              Hello & Happy Saturday!!                 With Memorial Day tomorrow I thought I would throw together the best of the best in vegan recipes to compliment your day and recognize those who fought for this country and remember those we’ve lost.   From salads to dips, snacks, desserts and...

                          Hello & Happy Wednesday!!             If there is one food I love, it’s potatoes! While potatoes get a bad wrap, they actually contain more potassium than a banana and it’s all about portions. During my first trimester I experienced nausea every day and struggled to eat. Potatoes were definitely my go to as...

                                  Hello & Happy Monday!!               In the world of plant based eats, the most important thing you need, is a good sauce! So many newbies miss the mark with that and find recipes to be underwhelming in flavor. What’s beautiful about veggies is that they are a true blank canvas. You...

                                Hello & Happy Wednesday!!               Truth, I can’t remember the last time I had a bake potato! Baked potato soup, yes. Mashed potatoes, yes. A baked potato? It’s been ages!! If you love broccoli cheddar soup, I have to imagine this is where the concept began, with the staple...

                            Hello & Happy Tuesday!!               If there is one thing I’m all about, it’s a quick and easy vegan cheese! When the boom of the cashew cheesecakes came about I was in love with the many ways we can utilize cashews. However, I got so burn out on cashews and found that balance is everything with...

                    Hello & Happy Monday             If there is one concept I’ve become completely enamored with over time, it’s cauliflower rice! Just like any vegan recipe, cauliflower rice can be a complete dud if not done right. You have to pack on the flavor and texture or it will disappoint.    this vegan Greek Cauliflower Rice does not!!    In...

                          Hello & Happy Monday!!               If you know me, you know I’m all about the carbs. While I love a good plate of classic mash, it’s wonderful to mix it up and opt for cauliflower. It comes already riced and frozen, is cheap, takes  minutes to throw together, and packs more fiber and nutrient leaving...

                            Hello & Happy Wednesday!!             While I’m all about fresh modern vegan eats, I love bringing you guys back to the staples as it’s easy to get overwhelmed with trying new concepts. There are some recipes that are just timeless, perfect for any season, and will always find a place at my table....

                          Hello & Happy Tuesday!!                 In recent years cauliflower has finally made a name for itself. Initially everyone was all about the cauliflower rice, but we’ve come to realize that there are countless other concepts that you can make with this miracle veggie.  While I love a cutting edge recipe, I...

                          Hello & Happy Thursday!!             Lately I’ve been exploring new approaches to classic dishes. I find that we can still enjoy the staples such as mac and cheese or mashed potatoes, by putting a fun veggie spin on them! Recently I did a vegan Caramelized Onion Cauliflower Mash that I loved, so this vegan Pesto...

                              Hello & Happy Thursday!!               If there is one veggie that always surprises me, it’s cauliflower. It makes a fab sauce, pizza crust, fritter, rice, soup, and a gorgeous mash!! I feel as though it continue to surprise me and I’m always thinking of a new way to love cauliflower. ...

                            Hello & Happy Monday!!             I wish I could say that I always loved brussels, but when I was growing up they were never in my home. I don’t think I really had the chance to get into the whole Brussels world until 2009 and I dined out a lot lol. When I finally got the chance, I  I was hooked!   Whether it was...

                                Hello & Happy Tuesday!!               Out of all the veggies, I find that broccoli is looked over time and time again. So with thinking of the next best concept, I thought I would whip up something that embraces the best combo, broccoli and cheddar! When it comes to effortless concepts, I’m...

                                      Hello & Happy Friday!!               When it comes to entertaining, I love an effortless recipe I can throw together while still looking like an iron chef. One of those are twists! You can easily pick up some pastry dough, which is surprisingly vegan and create a dessert or a...

                            Hello & Happy Wednesday!!               Long before 2019, there was literally 2 companies that featured ready made hummus. While hummus is quick and easy, that arena exploded and you can find countless flavor from savory to even sweet.   However, hummus is so easy, you can skip all the preservatives and...

                                  Hello & Happy Tuesday!!               There are some foods we just organically gravitate towards. For myself, it’s artichokes!      Whether it’s the interesting flavor, texture, or appearance, they’ve always been one of my faves due to...

                            Hello & Happy Sunday!!               Truth: I made this recipe on a complete whim back in 2014 and it was so good!! Stuffed mushrooms are a staple for entertaining as they are so easy and pack so much flavor!!   Another reason why I love this concept, my husband doesn’t like mushrooms, so I...

                              Hello & Happy Friday!!                 When it comes to soups, there was a few years while plant based where I never had them. I thought they had to be too involved to make at home from scratch and if enjoyed while dining out they were laden with sodium and animal products. That being said, I...

                                Hello & Happy Monday!!           When it comes to entertaining or dining out, I get bored with main dishes and enjoy the appetizers more. I find that the appetizers are more flavorful, more creative, and I just love to explore flavors. My favorite apps are the easiest ones! lol   Believe it or not,...

                              Hello & Happy Tuesday!!                 There are some foods that are just perfect for any season, one of them is pasta salads! For years I always skipped pastas, but they are a perfect medium to pack on the veggies, making this Greek Pasta Salad one of my go to’s!   When it comes to...

                              Hello & Happy Wednesday!!               As I’ve gotten older, I’m all about the savory carbs. I love to create sweet concepts, but I feel more satisfied with savory dishes, and I love mashed potatoes! Potatoes get a bad wrap, but they actually pack more potassium than a banana and portion...

                                Hello & Happy Tuesday!!               This week I’m whipping up tons of Thanksgiving concepts! While we all love the staple dishes, the older I get the more I’m all about the appetizers! I typically get bored with a full plate and love to take bites of everything. Needless to say, I...

                              Hello & Happy Friday!!             With Thanksgiving around the corner I’m whipping up all of my favorite holiday staples. One of them is of course, homemade bread! Today you can pick up a great loaf at the market, but there is something about making homemade bread that is not only therapeutic, but oh...

                                Hello & Happy Tuesday!!               If there is one flavor combo I love, it’s Greek! If there is one concept I can’t get enough of, it’s fritters! Fritters are one of those recipes that gives you endless options, perf for any season, and can be a meal or the perfect small...

                                  Hello & Happy Monday!!               I feel as though it was back in 2007 while living in Miami that I discovered naan bread. There was something about it that I was just drawn to. The look, the texture, the various flavors you could find, I was sold.   However, when it comes to...

                            Hello & Happy Friday!!           If you know anything about me, I love all things artichokes! On any given day, you’ll find them in my pantry as they can seamlessly elevate any recipe in terms of nutrients and flavor. One of my favorite concepts is Fried Artichokes. While I gravitate away from anything fried on...

                      Hello & Happy Thursday!!             Lately I’ve been focusing on keep recipes simple in terms of ingredients and instructions, while also going down my foodie bucket list! I currently have about 30 recipes or more that I’m always trying to put together, but based on what’s in my kitchen, the season, and what...

                            Hello & Happy Friday!!           I’ve cut down recipes to 2 a week as I’m pursuing a proejct, but with the holiday weekend upon us I knew I couldn’t pass up sharing a fab summer recipe! One of my favorite things about the summer season is countless fruits and veggies are in season.    Meaning...

                          Hello & Happy Tuesday!!           With the Fourth of July tomorrow I wanted to whip up some effortless concepts that are just hands down crowd pleasers. When we think of 4th of July eats our minds are filled with hamburgers and hotdogs and all things fried. While I love an excuse to indulge, I’m all about a healthy...

                              Hello & Happy Monday!!           I don’t know about you, but I go on a kick with different food concepts and my mind wanders  to create countless variations. At this time I’m all about cauliflower rice! a few years ago I had dabbled in cauli rice, but didn’t see what all the fuss was about and...

                              Hello & Happy Saturday!!               I rarely post on a Saturday, but following the long weekend I decided to embrace some self care yesterday and just take a breather for the first time in months. As a clinical nutritionist I think it’s just as important today to stress the diet as well as self...

                                Hello & Happy Thursday!!             In recent years I’ve come to the conclusion that cauliflower is truly that magical vegetable. Although it may make you gasp, its more incredible than even..    Avocados lol   You can make everything from soups to smoothies, bread, pizza crust, rice...

                        Hello & Happy Thursday!!       Long ago, if you asked me what salsa verde was comprised of, I wouldn’t be able to tell you. Fast forward to NYU, I knew this amazing dish like the back of my hand!   In a food science course we had to recreate a salsa recipe that was mass produced by a company. We replicated it nearly 10x before we...

                              Hello & Happy Friday!!         Truth, I think I had some pork bun variation ages ago. The filling, obviously not memorable, but the buns…    YUM.   If you’ve never tried steamed buns, they are soft, warm, and can be packed with whatever you like. Typically they are filled with various...

                        Hello & Happy Thursday!!             With game day around the corner I thought I would revamp some of my favorite concepts. The first one that came to mind, was my vegan buffalo dip! Prior to the boom of jackfruit, the only option was faux meats that are laden with fillers and preservatives. While I’m not a huge fan of...

                              Hello & Happy Thursday!!             If there is one food concept that takes my back to my childhood in Georgia, it’s hush puppies!   We never fried anything in our home, surprisingly, but there was a restaurant chain that always had them. Outside of that, hush puppies are a rarity today and...

      Hello & Happy Friday   I don’t know about you, but it took countless years to finally try a scallion pancake. They were always on a menu, but something about the sound of it, I was just never drawn to it.    Now breakfast pancakes, that’s a different story lol   When I finally have the chance to get my tastebuds on a scallion pancake I was of course enamored with the concept just like all...

                      Hello & Happy Monday!!   All I can say is that, I’m glad I finally explored one of my favorite recipes again, but this time sans animal products!     While I don’t advocate for fried foods on a regular basis, there are some fried eats that I just can’t live without. One of them of course is fried artichokes! (other faves, homemade...

                   Hello & Happy Friday     Truth, I had made a baked version of this recipe over a year 1/2 ago and thought that I had struck gold.      After I finally got around to making the fried version.. I realized I was way, way, way off..      One thing that always made me less open to making vegan fried recipes is that the batter never sticks, but slides off and looks aesthetically...