Homemade Veggie Chili is one of my favorites. It is my go to soup probably once every two weeks, because most of the ingredients I have readily on hand. It also makes a bunch so we have left overs to last us a couple of days and it is perfect to send along for lunch. … Continue reading Homemade Veggie Chili
This past 4th of July my family traveled as we have for many years to my sister's house on the east side of Cleveland. Her home is nestled in Ohio wine country and we celebrate yearly at Chalet Debonne Vineyards. It's a joy to visit because she prepares scrumptious plant-based dishes too. This year … Continue reading Steff’s Mac and Cheese
It's mid June now, and my herb garden is literally overflowing with cilantro and parsley, it seems the more I cut the more it grows. I don't want it to go to waste and I can only give away so much, so I was trying to think of something I could whip up. Way back … Continue reading Falafel Burgers
This is a recipe I found early on in our venture into heart healthy living. After watching Forks Over Knives on Netflix I discovered the Forks Over Knives Recipe App which was not free but very low cost, like I think around $5. It updates all the time with new recipes and each recipe has … Continue reading Lentil Sloppy Joes
We recently discovered a gem in our little Fort called Taj Mahal Indian restaurant. One of our favorite restaurants when we lived in Shanghai was an Indian restaurant and Taj Mahal brought back memories of those times. While it doesn't sit next to the ever exciting pearl market of Hangqiao there is a small grocery … Continue reading Cauliflower and Peas Masala (Gobi Matar Masala)
As a child the only way I had ever seen beets served was in pickled beet eggs. That tradition is from an old Pennsylvania dutch recipe where boiled eggs are refrigerated in pickled beet liquid along with the pickled beets and allowed to marinate until the eggs turn a deep red color, they are then … Continue reading Roasted Beets
Engine 2 Lasagna This veggie lasagna has been a hit several times with my family. It's an easy dish to make ahead and keep in the refrigerator until you are ready to heat and serve. I use Kroger brand 100% whole wheat lasagna noodles, and Kroger brand Simple Truth Organic Marinara Sauce with Mushrooms. (This … Continue reading Engine 2 Lasagna
