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 »
The Goodness of Lentils
I LOVE lentils! They are a nutrilicious little legume that deserves a post all to itself (actually 2, here)! I love them in soups and salads and all the places one is used to loving them--they are delicious in their own right--but I also love them because they are so versatile. What I mean is, lentils are very "humble" and blend unobtrusively with other flavors without ... Read More »
Moroccan Lentil and Chickpea Soup
The lemon juice added at the last minute gives this hearty Moroccan Lentil and Chickpea Soup a great tangy flavor. It’s slow cooking as most soups are but the assembly is right out of your pantry and quick and, if you have a crock pot, you can even let the cooking part take place while you are out! I love to use red lentils for this soup because they are nice and soft when ... Read More »
Vegan Burger
Allright, I have to admit, I have been trying to create the perfect vegan burger for a long time now without much success. I mean, really, much like the typical ones I had tasted before, they were either too mushy, or too obviously "healthy-tasting" (that's the French foodie in me speaking!!) or just tasted too "complicated," if you know what I mean. This is of course....up ... 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 »
Refreshing Smoothies!
Follow my blog with Bloglovin Continuing where I left off last week on "uncomplicating" your menu, smoothies come to mind! They are a great addition to your day, whether for a breakfast on the go or a nutritious snack after a great workout. I mean this quite literally--take a look at this little video clip where I make my strawberry banana power smoothie the minute I get ... Read More »
Caramelized Onion Walnut Burger (Vegan)
Caramelized onions and walnuts...WOW! The title alone says it all, doesn't it? This caramelized onion walnut burger is my latest vegan (and gluten-free) burger recipe and it is as deliciously superb as all my others--and that's a tough act to follow! Walnuts give it a wonderful rich taste and of course add healthy omega-3 fatty acids to its nutrition. I use sprouted red rice ... Read More »
Cuisinicity Video: Black Rice Vegan Burger (Gluten-Free)
Alright alright, you guys asked....and here it is: My brand new gluten-free vegan burger! I make this Black Rice Vegan Burger with black rice and sautéed eggplant and...OH MY GOODNESS!!!!! Watch the video! it comes out perfectly ....but you have to follow the recipe (don't get me started, you'll understand once you watch) !! Click here for the recipe! ... Read More »
Black Rice Vegan Burger (Gluten-free)
My original vegan burger has been such a hit that everyone has been asking me if I could create a whole line of them in a variety of flavors. Well, here you go! This is the first in that line: This vegan burger is gluten-free to boot! I make it with forbidden black rice (seriously that's what it's called, you can find out more about it here!) and sautéed eggplant--everything ... Read More »
Cocoa Oat Almond Shake (Vegan)
If you love deep dark chocolate, you will absolutely love this Cocoa Oat Almond Shake! It goes down so smooth and it's so good for you!! There is no added sugar--the sweetness comes from the ripe frozen banana and the medjool date, but interestingly, you don't really taste either. It just tastes decadently chocolaty rich and creamy! Of course, that richness has nothing ... Read More »
