Farro is a whole grain that has long been used in Meditarreanean cooking. Its nutty richness blends beautifully with the white wine and small beans in this simple risotto and the addition of organic soy milk gives it a rich creaminess. I think of this risotto as a protein-rich side dish with Grilled Veggies or sautéed mushrooms, spinach, kale, red chard, butternut squash, 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 »
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 »
Sweet Brown Rice Butternut Squash Risotto
Nothing like a rich-tasting risotto for comfort food! Of course this is no typical risotto because this one will also love you back, so double comfort here!! The sweetness of the butternut squash blends beautifully with the brown rice and the simmering white wine (listen in the little clip below to that wonderful sizzling sound as I pour the wine ....ahhhhhh!). Then, a touch ... Read More »