If you happen to have some Simply Cinnamon Apples ready in your fridge (I always do), you have to try this smoothie! Cinnamon is definitely a spice to keep in your pantry as it confers great health benefits (You can read more about it here) and of course we all know about having that apple a day....what a combination and OH MY GOODNESS-what a satisfying autumn treat! ... Read More »
Spinach Pear Smoothie
I have to admit I was never much of a fan of these really healthy-looking green veggie smoothies! I mean, a spinach drink...really? Nutritious, yes, I had no doubt, but at what cost, I thought (not for this French foodie here). Well, I was wrong! This spinach pear smoothie is so refreshing and satisfying, just slightly sweet and surprisingly, not overly "spinachy" (!) I love ... Read More »
Simply Grilled Pear
You can choose any variety of pears you like for this little recipe, just as long as they are ripe and juicy. Grilling them with a drizzle of olive oil brings out their wonderful flavor. You can add each half (you can also slice it) on top of individual plates of fresh greens, with just a sprinkle of goat cheese and chopped walnuts, a drizzle of your best balsamic vinegar and ... Read More »
Power Strawberry Banana Milk Shake
This is another one of my power nutrition breakfast "milk" shake! The “secret” ingredients which you would never know are in there–you just don’t taste them–are rolled oats and lentils. I like to use regular or red lentils for this milk shake because they "camouflage" completely! You can use canned lentils (click here for a brand I like, but rinse well so as to get rid of any ... Read More »
Crème au Chocolat (Vegan)
These remind me of French "Petits Pots de Crème au Chocolat" from my childhood in France! Typically, these petits Pots are made with dark chocolate, heavy cream, egg yolks and sugar. Of course I have revamped them, Cuisinicity style, while keeping their rich creamy texture and luscious flavor. I have done away with the heavy cream, the eggs and...even the added sugar!! The ... Read More »
Silky Chocolate Pudding
Let me begin by saying this: AMAZING! Why? ...Because although this chocolate pudding tastes luscious and creamy enough to be an elegant dessert, I actually created it as a quick-no-cook-just mix-in-your-blender after-school power snack for the kids! I use organic silken soft tofu as my base, and even add pureed black lentils and plain unsweetened soy milk to the mixture so ... Read More »
Banana Date Almond Shake
A great vegan shake--YUMMY in your tummy! It's naturally sweet and creamy and is just so satisfying! The creaminess comes from the banana and the tofu (the latter completely disappears in this wonderful shake so you don't even know it's there!). The result is a perfect snack filled with protein and potassium-perfect for your best workout! This may well have become my ... Read More »
Morning Glory Power Smoothie
I absolutely LOVE this smoothie! It's the makings of a classic morning glory muffin in a blender!! YUM!!! It's a complete breakfast filled with protein from the lentils, soy milk and rolled oats and, of course (you know me by now!), you don't even know they are there! Morning Glory Smoothie * you can also make it with almond milk, if you prefer (plain ... Read More »
Vegan Génoise with Chocolate Ganache
A génoise is a French sponge cake, typically made with egg yolks, butter, sugar and white flour. It is a basic building block of a lot of French pastries and, just like a sponge cake, it is just perfect for a layered birthday cake! I made my génoise vegan so you'll find no eggs milk or butter in this batter. I also upgraded it the Cuisinicity way (but of course) with a mix ... Read More »
Vegan Banana Walnut Bread
This luscious vegan banana walnut bread was one of my first attempts to bake without eggs and the result is absolutely wonderful! It's slightly more dense and chewy than my regular Banana Bread and the walnuts add a nice richness to the batter. YUM! Vegan Banana Walnut Muffins 4 ripe bananas (mashed with a fork)1/3 cup ground walnuts1/2 cup organic ... Read More »
