Italian Minestrone (vegan+gluten free)
As an Italian American I grew up eating minestrone soup. I have tried numerous variations of this comforting Italian classic, all tasty in their own way. But when your very own Italian grandfather tries your version and exclaims THIS IS THE BEST YET! you write…
Cheesy Cauliflower and Rice Casserole (vegan, gluten free, fat free)
Here is a warm cheesy comfort food casserole without the calories! It’s made with a fat-free vegan cheese sauce and packed with nutrients for your family. This meal was created for my preschooler because her favorite foods are rice, cauliflower, and cheese! This is a…
Diet Dark Chocolate Spelt Drops (vegan, gluten free version available!)
These delectable little semi sweet morsels are the perfect little treat to indulge in to curb that after dinner sweet tooth and still stay on your diet. They have no added fats and are made with simple whole plant ingredients. They are quick to whip…
Nacho Potato Bake (oil free, gluten free, vegan)
This potato bake is delicious-cheesy-goodness. And no cholesterol! no oil! whole food plant based. NOW WITH A FAT FREE CHEESE OPTION!!! For those on a high carb low fat plant based diet, this is the perfect easy casserole. If you want it even lighter you…
Lentil Burgers (gluten free, soy free, oil free)
These Lentil Burgers are so yummy. They are gluten free, soy free, oil free, sugar free, and vegan. They are low fat, protein packed, and micronutrient dense! Lentil Burgers (gluten free, soy free, oil free) Makes: 12 patties INGREDIENTS: 2.5 cups cooked Green Lentils (need…
Vegan Italian Prosciutto and Peas Pasta Alfredo (no cholesterol)
**NOW WITH A FAT FREE/NUT FREE ALFREDO VERSION** Prosciutto (or as my grandfather pronounced it Pra-jewt! complete with the classic italian hand gestures) is Italian dry-cured ham. Traditional Prosciutto and Peas Pasta is made with lots of butter and heavy cream making this delicious Italian…
Mediterranean Millet Bowl
All in ONE POT! Done in 30 minutes. Healthy, Protein Packed, Microutrient Rich, Low Calorie Density ,and Low Fat. serves 4 INGREDIENTS: 2 Garlic Cloves, minced 1 yellow Onion, diced 1 small Sweet Potato, skinned & cubed 1 Red Bell Pepper, diced 1 14 oz…
Quick Silver-Dollar Oat Pancakes for Kids
These pancakes are quick and easy to make on a busy weekday when your toddler-boss commands “no oatmeal! I want pancakes only”. Little does she know these are basically oatmeal in pancake form (cue maniacal villian laugh). They are gluten free, refined sugar free, oil…
Oil-Free Marinara
Oil-Free Marinara This Sauce is Great with our Vegan Penne di Crema Pomodoro recipe link HERE INGREDIENTS: 24 ounces plain tomato sauce (no salt added preferred) 1 can petite diced tomatoes (no salt added preferred) 1/2 diced medium yellow or sweet onion 3 cloves garlic…
Quick Chocolate Banana Bread
This chocolate banana quick bread is gluten free, oil free, dairy free, and refined sugar free 🙂 And tasty! INGREDIENTS: Makes 1 loaf banana bread 2 cups certified gluten free oat flour (i just used my rolled oats and blitz in the food processor) 2…