Rye Bread
My first attempt at making rye bread. Rye is supposed to be a healthier option. This recipe is also moist and delicious. At only 107 calories per slice, this is a keeper.
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Baked Apple Oatmeal
What’s a chick to do when she runs out of pumpkin puree and can’t make baked pumpkin oatmeal? Try applesauce!
Green Smoothies
I’ve become a big fan of green smoothies. Not only because they are delicious and nutritious, but how great I feel after drinking them. It’s a quick way to get a lot of fruits and greens into your diet and quite refreshing on a hot day.
Baked Oatmeal
I’m always looking for new recipes. Recently, I saw a recipe for baked pumpkin pie oatmeal and knew I had to try it. I was amazed at how delicious and easy it is to prepare. It actually tastes like pumpkin pie and has a custard like consistency. Not only is it vegan, but low fat…
FreeSoulCaffe
We are lucky to have some really good vegan restaurants locally. Come to think of it, we’re lucky to have vegan restaurants, period. Plant based diets must be picking up in popularity because these business seem to be thriving. Tucked away in Old Town Tustin is a lovely cafe called FreeSoulCaffe. It’s in a newer…
Vegan American Pie
A vegan version of my favorite homemade pizza dough.
Phoney Baloney’s
I have to say, that we are very lucky in Orange County to have so many excellent vegan options. We’ve got Native Foods, Veggie Grill, FreeSoulCaffe, Wheel of Life, Seabirds Truck, and now our own little sandwich shop called Phoney Baloney’s. Even the name is fun. It is a little hard to find and in kind…
Apple Crisp Muffins
Apple crisp is one of may favorite desserts. I love the sweet, spiced apples paired with a crunchy topping. I found a low-fat, low-calorie muffin that brought these flavors together in a healthy little package. The Happy Herbivore (Lindsay Nixon) has two cookbooks that feature low-fat, plant-based recipes. I’m particularly fond of her baked goods. I’ve made…
Sweet Potato and Black Bean Enchiladas
Most years, we have a Cinco de Mayo potluck at work. It’s a good excuse to bring in some tasty dishes and blow off a little steam. This is the first year that I’ve been vegan, so I knew that a vegan friendly entree option would likely be up to me. I still haven’t found…
Slow Baked Tofu
Over the past 6 months, I’ve been experimenting with different ways to infuse flavor into tofu. I actually like tofu, even plain. However, I love how it acts like a sponge and soaks up whatever you marinate it in. My latest method, I like to call “slow baked” because it does take some time, but…