Miami’s Food and Drink Must Try’s

Miami ~ Magic City’s Magical Hot Spots I was recently in Miami for the first time.  Miami was one of those places I had heard so much about over the years but never visited.  It began to feel weird.  So I booked a trip!  As a food and drink…

Maple Smoked Brussel Sprouts

Sweet, Smoky & Savory Brussel Sprouts As a plant-based eater, I find Brussel sprouts are a pretty common menu item at many contemporary restaurants.  Yes, we may have to hold the egg or bacon, but this modification is usually ok with the chef.  Well!  I wanted to create a…

Citrus Chili Mushroom Salad

Six Simple Steps to Mushroom Heaven I adore mushrooms and wanted to create a salad where they were the star.  The dressing has a nice punch with a combo of citrus plus heat from the chili.  The parsley and tomatoes bring freshness along with a beautiful color.  Don’t…

Superfood Hot Cocoa

5 Ingredient Hot Cocoa Mix During these colder winter months I have been experimenting with a hot chocolate recipe.  I wanted it rich, sweet, full of chocolaty goodness and still have health benefits.  This superfood hot cocoa mix can be made ahead of time and used whenever you want a…

Almond Sauce

5 Steps to Yummy Almond Sauce and Dressing Being a plant-based chef, there is a special place in my heart for accommodating dietary restrictions and allergies.  For a while now I have been teaching 3-course gourmet cooking lesson.  My most popular cuisine choices are Italian, Asian and Latin…

Raw Citrus Kale Salad

Kale Yeah! Follow my blog with Bloglovin When kale first came onto the scene, I only juiced it.  To me, kale was intimidating, and that was that.  Around that time, I  remember going to a potluck where my friend brought a divine kale salad.  I asked her what her trick…

Raw Cabbage Salad

5 Step Cabbage Salad This year I have committed to eating more raw food, therefore cabbage has become one of my favorite go-to veggies.  It is known for that distinct crave-worthy crunch and I love how it takes to flavors and dressings so incredibly well.  This green go…

Vegan Nacho Cheese Sauce

Your New Go-To Vegan Cheese What do you call cheese that not yours?  That’s right, nacho cheese!  Growing up my dad would make his special cheese dip for the holidays.  The main ingredient was Velveeta Cheese.  I longed for the holidays just for this treat.  As I…