I grew some great looking and tasting lettuce this spring in my garden and it inspired me to make plant based lettuce wraps. I followed no real recipe, but things I knew would taste good together. Boy, what a treat! They can be eaten as a wrap (a little messy) or you can make a Read More
Plant based sushi with mushrooms and cucumber
I was never brave enough to try “real” sushi with raw fish. YUCK! However, I did start really liking sushi when I tried a plant based version of it. This is a simple dish that you can fix and take to your next gathering. It’s a great finger food at picnics. While making sushi might Read More
Rice Casserole with Lentils
Rice and lentils are staples for plant based eaters. That is the basis for this casserole, but there are plenty of veggies too. How can you go wrong with that? Well, you can’t. This is a hearty dish that makes A LOT. Since I am the primary one eating the meals I cook, I will Read More
Carbs — they aren’t so bad after all!
I am a Food Over Medicine instructor through Wellness Forum Health Wellness Forum Health in Columbus, Ohio. I do presentations for groups to help them better understand how they can take charge of their health. This presentation dispels some of the myths that have circulated in our society and uses data and research to explain Read More
Black Bean Enchiladas
Ahhhh….the 90s were a fond time for me. I was young and married to the love of my life. Living the good life. This recipe takes me back to that time. My friend, Vanassa, was an awesome cook and she made these enchiladas for us on occasion. They are yummy, filling, and pretty healthy. I Read More
A most unusual salad
This quinoa salad is healthy and contains a rather unusual variety of flavors and textures. When you combine things like curry, jalepeno, dill, sweet grapes and radishes you get a salad like you’ve never had before. I really loved this salad from the first time I took a bite. Even if it sounds a bit Read More
Lentil Rice Casserole
I have been making this dish since the 90s, I think. It is so easy because it is a one dish meal. Mix everything together, pop it in the oven, DONE! It is savory, healthy, and wonderfully delicious. It’s also oil free. For this recipe I added mushrooms which I just happened to have handy. Read More
