Easy Oven-Baked Tomato Risotto

Easy Oven-Baked Tomato Risotto - Vegan & Gluten-Free

This is a really easy risotto recipe. It uses basic ingredients, and if you have a pot that can be used on the stove as well as in the oven, then it becomes a one-pot meal. Because it is finished in the oven, you’ve got creamy tomato risotto in no time – without all the … Read more

Carrot Soup with Garlic Croutons

Carrot Soup with Garlic Croutons - Vegan & Gluten-Free

This past Sunday, I had to reorganize the fridge to make room for all the lovely produce that we brought home from the Farmer’s Market. I soon realized that I had way too many carrots – like two huge bags of them. Since I now also had fresh green onions and dill on hand, I … Read more

Vegan Enchiladas

Easy Enchiladas (Vegan, Gluten-Free, Low-Fat)

I’ve been making this recipe for years because it’s so delicious – and by keeping frozen corn tortillas and store-bought enchilada sauce on hand, I can whip-up homemade vegan enchiladas in no time. Updates October 22, 2016 – I made these again tonight and skipped frying the tortillas before dipping them in the enchilada sauce … Read more

Healthy Breakfast Cookies

Healthy Breakfast Cookies - Vegan and Gluten-Free

I’m always on the lookout for healthy cookie recipes, and was inspired by this one that I found on About.com. I’ve made these healthy breakfast cookies a couple times now, and have modified the recipe a bit each time to get it just right. These are not delicate cookies. They’re dense little fellows… I’m pretty … Read more

Blueberry Macadamia Crumble / Crisp

Blueberry Macadamia Crumble

There’s just something about blueberries, lemon, and vanilla that tastes and smells so divine. It’s the perfect combination of sweet and tart. I’d wear this blueberry macadamia crumble as perfume if I could! Fruit crisps are some of my favorite desserts. They’re just as delicious and comforting as fruit pies, without all the effort of … Read more

Vegan Meatballs (Mushroom “Neat” Balls)

Vegan Meatballs (Mushroom "Neat" Balls) - Gluten-Free

I cut this recipe from Vegetarian Times magazine about 10 years ago (am I really this old?!) and it sat untried in my recipe binder until I finally got around to “veganizing” it this year. I’ve since made it a few times because it’s just so delicious and I can freeze half the batch, which … Read more

Caramel Apple Muffins

Vegan Caramel Apple Muffins

These caramel apple muffins are one of my favorite vegan muffin recipes. The crumbly, sugary topping makes them taste like gooey caramel apples — minus the sticky fingers and face! You could leave out the topping to make these a bit healthier, but it really adds a great taste and texture to these muffins. Go … Read more