White Bean, Rosemary & Arugula Crostini

2 cup cannelloni beans, cooked 6 slices whole wheat french bread, toasted 1 1/2 cups fresh arugula 6 cloves garlic, minced 1 tbsp dried rosemary 1 1/2 tsp sea salt 1/2 tsp black pepper 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil Shaved Parmesan for garnish (optional)                Preheat oven to 375 degrees In a food processor, […]

Raw Pumpkin Seed & Raisin Granola

Not a far cry from our Goji Berry & Cocao bars, but a more seasonally appropriate version of the dehydrated nut mix.  Even though I’m not too thrilled about it, fall is definitely in the air-and our food! 1 cup raw pumpkin seeds, soaked overnight 1 cup raw almonds, soaked overnight 2/3 cup flaxseed 1/2 […]

Sweet Potato & Kale Pasta Bake

Jim’s first solo blog-I am so proud! This recipe is almost too timid for him, as his meals are usually elaborately spiced, filled with ALOT of vegetables and take awhile to prepare.  This dish seemed almost too easy for him, but I was absolutely blow away by how delicious it was.  The Greek yogurt and […]

Vegan Corn Muffins

1 cup whole wheat flour 1 cup ground cornmeal 1 cup almond or coconut milk 2/3 cup organic sweet corn kernels, cooked 1/4 cup honey 1/4 cup olive oil 4 tsp baking powder 3 tbsp vegan “egg” 1/2 tsp sea salt Preheat oven to 425 degrees In a large mixing bowl, stir together flour, cornmeal, […]

The Lost Recipes

I’m not a perfectionsit when it comes to cooking.  Although I’m fanatical about cooking everything pretty much homemade or organic, my focus is not always on getting measurements perfect or writing down every single ingredient or getting every recipe absolutely accurate.  I forget things.  I cook too late, get started after one too many glasses […]

Vegan Cheese: Love it or Leave it?

                                                       I’ve given up dairy milk completely.  I could go without eggs (although Jim’s frittatas make it hard to do so).  And butter replacements are not hard to find. But cheese?  I’ve mentioned numerous times that cheese is just something I’m not ready to part with it. But knowing how addictive it can be and […]