This is a wonderful Mediterranean whole wheat couscous salad filled with artichoke hearts, bell peppers, tomatoes, chickpeas, fresh basil, and topped with roasted sunflower seeds! It is perfect on a hot summer day, both because it is so refreshingly delicious but also because it requires no cooking at all! The couscous is raw and just absorbs all the wonderful flavors of the ... Read More »
Spinach Bean Cheddar Panini
This Spinach Bean Cheddar Panini uses a simple white bean dip as a spread which not only makes it moist but also adds good quality protein beside the cheese. I use a wholegrain bread that is high in fiber, low in salt, low in sugar, and has no partially hydrogenated oils (even has lentils, and you know how I feel about those!)-- Here is one I like , and another one I ... Read More »
Quinoa Kale & Corn Salad with Fresh Mint
Such a tasty vegan salad that is as delicious as it is nutritious! It is very simple to make but it requires some assembling-still, it is so worth it! The combination of my Simply Quinoa with a hint of turmeric (click here for recipe), sautéed kale and grilled corn is absolutely wonderful together and the fresh mint just gives it the perfect final touch! Quinoa Corn & ... Read More »
Cuisinicity Video: Pumpkin Walnut Pancakes
I make a batch of my favorite pancakes (in my jammies no less, no make-up...yikes-quite au naturel here!!). These are so easy and quick to make--just watch and time me! I also show you my little trick to making the batter ahead so you can have it ready to cook when your kiddies wake up in the morning! It's perfect for the holiday season, so cozy and welcoming! Barli makes ... Read More »
Creamy Spinach Artichoke Lasagna
If you love creamy spinach artichoke dip, you will absolutely love this lasagna! It is so rich tasting but of course I have upgraded it! I use my simple béchamel sauce recipe (click here) free of saturated fats, made with wholegrain flour to boot. The combination of spinach and artichoke blends beautifully with its creaminess. I add a relatively small amount of grated ... 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 »
Simply Nutty Granola
Nothing like a simple homemade granola to fill the house with wonderful welcome home aromas! This granola is not too sweet, so you can just enjoy it plain or add some dried fruit to it, if you like it a little sweeter. It's filled with oats, walnuts and almonds so it is rich in protein, fiber and healthy oils. Perfect for breakfast with fresh fruit and yogurt, but remember, ... Read More »
Semolina Cake
Just in time for Easter or just to celebrate the new Spring season, this simple "yellow" cake is light and moist and makes for a lovely dessert! You can "dress it up" with lots of fresh berries, or other fresh diced fruit or just serve it simply with a little drizzle of my homemade Chocolate Fudge Sauce. Either way, I have given it the Cuisinicity touch and made it healthier ... Read More »
10 Veggies Lasagna
2 layers of wholegrain lasagna stuffed with a MOUND of veggies (take a look at the little video clip below!) in a light béchamel sauce and topped with a simple marinara sauce and a sprinkle of Gruyère cheese (remember, a little goes a long way!). I have upgraded the béchamel sauce, Cuisinicity style, of course! It is free of saturated fats (I also give you a dairy-free soy ... Read More »
