cookies

One of the things I love about the weather getting colder is getting to make hot and hearty soups and stews. I like to make a large pot of this satisfying lentil soup and keep it around for a couple of days (if it lasts that long!) It seems to taste even better the next…

Cacao has been revered for millennia as a superfood; in fact, the Mayans were so impressed with its energy-promoting abilities they had an entire festival devoted to the “cacao god”. Today, raw cacao is valued for its wide spectrum of phytonutrients, antioxidants, and its high iron and magnesium content. Raw cacao has more antioxidants than…

This roasted butternut squash and pear soup is aromatic, savory yet slightly sweet, and bursting with flavor. Smoky cumin and sweet cinnamon combine perfectly to make this soup rich, complex, and very satisfying. I chose to leave out the non-dairy cream in this soup. I felt it was smooth and creamy enough on its own,…

I’ve been making this lasagne for years, but when I went to make it the other night I realized we were out of frozen chopped spinach. We did have a full bag of frozen chopped kale on hand, so I used that instead. This small change made this dish outstanding! The combination of the earthy…

As an endurance athlete and a vegan I am always looking for ways to increase my protein intake. This great-tasting and simple green smoothie provides 50 grams of protein and is rich in nutrients and anti-oxidants. Kale is one of the healthiest vegetables on the planet, and this smoothie makes for an incredible recovery drink…