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Vegan Crab Cakes with Tomato-Caper Remoulade

This recipe is hands-down the menu item my clients request most often! Light, but filling these vegetable cakes are actually … More

animal activism, animal rights, Cooking, Food, meatless meals, Personal chef, plant-based diet, recipes, Vegan, vegetarian

Butternut Squash and Chickpea Curry

This quick and simple but intensely flavorful bowl is my current lunch favorite. And the recipe welcomes substitution for whatever … More

animal activism, animal rights, chef, Cooking, Food, Indian, main dishes, Personal chef, peta, plant-based, recipes, Vegan, vegan personal chef, vegetarian

Vegan Frangipane-Raspberry Strudel

I got to thinking about frangipane and how I hadn’t enjoyed it since way back in my culinary school days. I … More

animal activism, brunch, Comfort food, dairy free, desserts, frangipane, pastry, plant-based, Vegan, vegan baking, Vegan Desserts, vegetarian

Cauliflower-Kale Soup

A tasty way to get your greens! This  creamy, satisfying soup is a client AND family favorite and only takes about … More

animal activism, animal rights, Comfort food, Cooking, healthy, Vegan, vegetarian

Vegan Chocolate Mousse Terrine

Here is a rich, elegant, special occasion dessert that is pretty easy to assemble, believe it or not. Fudgy brownie … More

animal activism, animal rights, Baking, cake, chef, chocolate, dairy free, dairy-free baking, desserts, Personal chef, Vegan, vegan chocolate, vegetarian

Cinnamon Applesauce Muffins (gluten-free, soy-free, vegan)

The best part about this recipe is it’s simplicity. Many gluten-free recipes read like a science project, but this one … More

animal activism, animal rights, dairy free, Gluten-free, recipes, soy-free, Vegan, vegan baking, vegetarian

Raw Lasagna Rolls

Tasty, easy and healthy—these rolls are an exciting twist on a classic Italian dish. I admit I was skeptical at … More

animal activism, animal rights, gluten-free vegan, healthy eating, Heart Healthy, plant strong, plant-based, raw, raw food diet, raw vegan, recipes, soy free vegan, Vegan, vegan italian, vegetarian

Vegan Chocolate Silk Pie

Here’s a recipe that is sure to impress!  A no-bake chocolate cookie crust filled with super easy, super rich and … More

animal activism, animal rights, chocolate, cruelty-free, desserts, Food photography, holiday, mousse, non-dairy, pie, plant strong, plant-based diet, special occasion, Tofu, tofu desserts, valentine's day, Vegan, vegan baking, vegan chef, Vegan Desserts, vegan food, vegan-friendly, vegetarian

Plant-Based Mushroom Stroganoff (Vegan)

Another super simple recipe!  I’ve made this recipe for my family, not all of whom are vegan and I’ve made … More

animal activism, animal rights, chef, Comfort food, Cooking, dairy free, dinner, easy recipes, healthy food, meatless meals, mushrooms, Vegan, vegetarian

Blueberry Cardamom Muffins (Oil-Free, Whole Grain, Vegan)

By the time I finish my morning coffee, I’m thinking about what I want to cook for the day. This … More

animal activism, animal rights, Baking, chef, Cooking, dairy free, egg-free, fat free, Food, peta, plant-based diet, Vegan

The Benefits of Eating Hot Food

I like salad as much as the next plant-based lifestyle devotee, but there is something to be said for that … More

animal activism, animal rights, Comfort food, Cooking, Food, plant-based diet, recipes, soup, Vegan, vegetarian

Super-Simple Flatbreads

Sometimes I like to skip the rice and just serve a hearty whole grain flatbread with my Indian Curries. But, … More

animal activism, animal rights, Breads, chef, Cooking, Indian food, recipes, Vegan, vegetarian

Peanut Dragon Sauce

It’s been a super busy week! When I crave a quick comforting meal, soba noodles are often my go-to food. … More

animal activism, animal rights, brunch, chef, Comfort food, Cooking, dinner, easy recipes, healthy food, meatless meals, Personal chef, Vegan, vegan asian food, Vegan Lunch, vegetarian

Restaurant-Style Marinara

The secret for marinara sauce that tastes like it’s been simmering all day? Tomato paste. The savory-sweet intensity adds depth … More

animal activism, animal rights, chef, Comfort food, Cooking, Food, meatless meals, recipes, Vegan, vegetarian

Fast (and Easy) Whole Wheat Bread

Time was…young girls were taught to bake as an essential life skill. As with cooking in general, this knowledge and … More

animal activism, animal rights, Baking, bread, chef, Comfort food, Cooking, recipes, Vegan

Easy Chocolate Ganache

A rich, creamy coating of chocolate ganache makes a grand impression on a special dessert! Here is a simple recipe … More

animal activism, animal rights, Baking, cake, chef, chocolate, dairy free, easy recipes, Personal chef, Vegan, vegan chocolate, vegetarian

Fancy Potatoes

Okay, we’ve established potatoes are cheap plant-based eats. They are also whole and perfect in their natural state. Although I … More

animal activism, animal rights, meatless meals, plant-based diet, Potatoes, Vegan, vegetarian

Vegan French Toast

As a lifelong  pancake girl, I never thought I’d get around to writing this post. But my husband’s a French … More

animal activism, animal rights, brunch, Cooking, dairy free, Food, plant-based, Vegan, vegetarian

The Clean 15 For 2021

The Environmental Work Group recently updated their list of the cleanest produce, which tests show the least amount of pesticide … More

animal activism, chef, Cooking, Food, lunch, plant-based diet, recipes, Vegan, vegetarian

Vegan Barbecue Ribz

Fire up the grill this weekend and prepare your favorite barbecue sauce for these super-easy and super-tasty seitan ribz! This … More

animal activism, animal rights, chef, Cooking, meatless meals, plant-based, recipes, Vegan, vegetarian

Deli Style Tuna Salad (Fish-Free)

Having gone plant-based about eight years ago, I had actually forgotten about fish as food. But, when I read about … More

animal activism, animal rights, chef, Cooking, Food, meatless, peta, plant-based, recipes, Sandwiches, Vegan, vegetarian

Deli-Style Potato Salad

Here’s a plant-based side dish to bring to your Summer get-together.  An enlightened egg-free version of a classic. I promise … More

animal activism, animal rights, chef, classic recipes, Cooking, Food, plant-based diet, recipes, Vegan, vegetarian

Vegan Eats: Orlando

Our first trip since Spring Break 2020, we ventured north for Steve’s birthday weekend to Orlando Wetlands and Circle B … More

animal activism, animal rights, Baking, Cooking, dairy free, Food, Gig, orlando, peta, plant-based, recipes, Sourdough, travel, Vegan, vegan travel, vegetarian

Chocolate Chip Muffins (Vegan, Whole-Grain, Oil-Free)

Muffins are a happy little baking project. Quick breads are meant to be simple, tasty and portable. These little gems … More

animal activism, animal rights, Baking, Comfort food, Cooking, dairy-free, egg-free, Food, Oil-free, Personal chef, plant-based, recipes, Vegan, vegan personal chef, whole-grain

What I Ate Tuesday (Vegan)

Breakfast is a little late getting off the ground because I decide  to soak for awhile and watch my backyard … More

animal activism, animal rights, Cooking, Food, healthy cooking, heart health, meatless meals, plant-based, recipes, Vegan, Vegan recipes, vegetarian

What I Ate Wednesday (Vegan)

Wednesday usually hits hard at work. As the tension increases, I seek immediate relief in my food choices. Dopamine now! … More

animal activism, animal rights, Cooking, Food, meal prep, meatless meals, plant-based, Vegan, vegetarian

Vegan Tuna Melt

I’ve been looking forward to trying this new vegan product called “Toona”. When I told my husband I’d be making … More

animal activism, animal rights, Comfort food, Cooking, meat-free, Vegan, vegetarian

New Vegan Clam Chowder

A rich, thick, stick to your ribs chowder–filled with hearty chunks of potatoes, celery and onion–this one has all the elements of … More

animal activism, animal rights, beans, Comfort food, Cooking, dinner, Food photography, Vegan, vegetarian

Vegan Sweet Rolls with Fruit Filling

Times like these, I am sure your family is thankful they live with someone who enjoys cooking. And it’s times … More

animal activism, animal rights, Baking, Breads, brunch, chef, Cooking, dairy free, egg-free, Food, Personal chef, peta, plant-based, recipes, Vegan

Plant-Based Macaroni and Cheese

Hand’s down the best mac n’ cheese recipe I have tried, this one comes from Allison Rivers Samson as published … More

animal activism, animal rights, Comfort food, Cooking, dairy free, dinner, meatless meals, plant-based diet, Vegan, Vegan comfort food, vegetarian

Thai Sweet Potato Bisque

This soup is a perfect blend of smooth and creamy, slightly sweet and spicy. Great served on its own or … More

animal activism, animal rights, Asian, chef, Comfort food, Cooking, curry, dairy free, dinner, easy recipes, soups, sweet potatoes, thai, Vegan, vegan food, Vegan recipes, vegan soups, vegetarian

Sexy Cheezy Sauce

This is a rich, velvety cheez sauce that is simple to create and uses whole food ingredients. No science experiments … More

animal activism, cookbooks, dairy free cheese sauce, vegan cheese sauce, vegan cookbook reviews, Vegan recipes, vegetarian recipes

Working Lunch

The summer months are a time to rest and re-energize my mind as well as my body. A time to reflect, … More

animal activism, animal rights, Food, Food blogging, Personal chef, recipes, Vegan, vegetarian, work from home

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