Ingredients for Sweet Potato Filling 5 medium sized Sweet Potatoes diced into small about 1 inch cubes 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon lime juice 1 tablespoon cumin 1/4 teaspoon chipotle powder 1 teaspoon chili powder 1/2 large white or yellow onion finely chopped Optional: 2 honeycrisp apples diced into small 1/2 inch pieces. This adds…
Tag: plant based
Banana Oat Pancakes
Sundays are for pancakes. Really when ever you want is for pancakes. Been experimenting with different types of plant based pancakes. This recipe is really simple with ingredients you most likely have in your pantry. I also use a blender to mix everything. Ingredients 1 cup Oat Flour. You can play with this pending what…
BBQ Cauliflower Burger Pinterest Success
I have been experimenting with cauliflower recipes. I find it very interesting the amount of plant based things you can make using cauliflower. Many have probably seen making pizza crust using cauliflower. It is really good. I just struggle with the effort needed to squeeze out all the water from the steam cauliflower. Helps build…
Lentil Taco “Meat” / Lentil Sloppy Joe
Texture Texture Texture. I have learned a lot about texture when it comes to eating plant based. Things that I used to eat came be simulated in plant form. I made a burger out of slabs of cauliflower yesterday. What? I know. Crazy! I love testing out new recipes. I love it even more when…
Oat and Banana Cookies with Date Chocolate Sauce
I saw a recipe for Oat and Banana cookies in the spirit of valentine’s day. Thought these would be cute to make for my sweet who loves treat. He is not a huge fan of chocolate, but plant based chocolate things tend to be the right kind of chocolate flavor for him. He does love…
Lent: A Time to Give Something Up or Add Something New?
I was raised in the catholic church. Currently don’t practice. I do understand the value of religion so don’t get your pants in a bind when I say I don’t practice in the catholic church. The season of lent is a topic that is well known to me. I grew up with people giving up…
Fruit and Veggie Curry
We are currently in a blizzard in DC area (the DMV). This dish is something warm and yummy for the weather. It is also really simple to make. I saw the recipe on T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies website here Recipes takes about 30-40 minutes to be done. This includes all the chopping….
Quick Food(s)
I think we all get to the point in a day where we just are too tired, annoyed, busy…. Many of those times we let what we eat be touched by those feelings or realities. I do believe you can be too busy or caught up to eat. When I get into a craft project….
Black Bean and Sweet Potato Enchiladas
Black bean and sweet potato enchiladas from @thepurplecarrotct The filling tasted delish because I had to taste it before rolling them up. I also added cinnamon to sweet potato while they were roasting. Tastes yummy. My little soap box moment. I have no professional backing when it comes to eats. I just know the success…
Butternut Squash Black Bean Burger
I have a lot of butternut squash so my eyes have been open to any recipe that pops up with it involved. I use bloglovin to follow blogs. Its sends a nice email to me with updates daily. I can run through the list really quick to see what is new out there. A lot…
I like to read for learning but I also like to watch movies and documentaries. Thus far I have watched Hungry for Change. Forks over Knives. Vegucated. Fat, Sick, and Nearly Dead. All are good in their own right. I will be honest and say I almost vomited watched vegucated. There was many times I…