This wonderful creamy red lentil squash soup is a family favorite that I like to make on a cold winter night! The spices (coriander, cumin cinnamon & turmeric...Yum!) blend beautifully with the sweet flavor of the butternut squash and the red lentils. No one has any idea that this nutritional powerhouse of a legume, rich in protein, fiber and vitamin and minerals is ... Read More »
French Lentil & Sweet Potato Salad
This is a most unusual salad that is absolutely as delightful as it is nutritious. I love to use the French or Italian lentils in this salad because they hold their shape when cooked, which is perfect for a cold salad. The sweet potato is raw but you would never know it as it is diced very finely and gives a sweet crunchy flavor. I love to serve this salad with my beautifully ... Read More »
Flourless Chocolate Cake
It tastes as decadent as it looks! Your guests will never guess what the secret ingredient is in it! This dense chocolate cake is rich, dark and creamy (with an almost molten center!). Yet, it is low in sugar, has no added oil or butter (NONE!) and instead of flour, I use…. organic black lentils! Not only are lentils a powerhouse nutrition staple, but black lentils are the ... Read More »
Turkey Meatballs
An Italian classic every kid loves! You would never know these wonderfully moist meatballs are not made with ground beef! That’s because of the puréed lentils that I sneak in there, as well as moist bread crumbs made from 100% wholegrain sliced bread--here is a brand I love! You won’t know that they are there but they create a dark moist "beefy" texture that is just perfect ... Read More »
Turkey Mushroom Burger
A family favorite! No one will ever know these turkey mushroom burgers are so good for you! They hide puréed lentils and sautéed mushrooms which not only make them fabulously nutritious but also make them flavorful and moist like a regular beef burger! Who thinks of burgers as a source of fiber? These are! In fact they are a complete meal in and of themselves! The only thing ... Read More »
Mini BBQ Turkey Burgers
These little burgers are perfect for a Superbowl party! Don't be fooled, they may look and taste decadent but I have made them a lot healthier for you! I use lean ground turkey and pureed lentils which makes them as moist as they are nutritious. Right before I serve them, I brush each one with my homemade BBQ sauce which gives them a wonderful kick (you can omit the chipotle ... Read More »
Carrot Quinoa Lentils
This is a complete meal in one dish, filled with plant-based protein! The combination of carrots and curry is sweet and tangy and the carrot juice gives it a slight creaminess! Yum! It's superb right off the stove but I also love to make it ahead and have it ready to go in the fridge for a cold lunch over mixed greens. I have a cooking class video here! Carrot ... Read More »
Power Chocolate Banana Milk Shake
My son Gabe is 15 and I could swear he grows an inch every single day! OK, I admit, it's probably an exaggeration but it really feels and looks that way! More than ever, I want to make sure and give him all the right fuel for his body to grow. So, I created this milk shake for him (I am happy to share!). It's absolutely power nutrition! The "secret" ingredients which you ... 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 »
