This is a simple recipe inspired by the Blue Zones cookbook in Okinawa, Japan. Unlike the US, most Asian countries don’t have ovens to make cakes and muffins. Instead, they steam their sweet breads on the stovetop. They come out SUPER fluffy and soft. It is worth trying! This was my first try and I… Continue reading Okinawan Sweet Steamed Bread | Easy Vegan Desserts, No Oven Required
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The Sushi Bowl sin Sushi (without sushi!) | Blue Zones Adapted Recipe
This is the adapted Blue Zones recipe I showcased with the Children’s Hospital staff for Wellness Wednesday! It comes together easily. And, it’s a great bowl to ring in the spring and summer! It’s light, fresh and everyone can make their own bowl. Maybe it’s the new Taco night!? Here are the ingredients I used,… Continue reading The Sushi Bowl sin Sushi (without sushi!) | Blue Zones Adapted Recipe
Southwest Black Bean Burger with Pickled Onions (Vegan and Gluten-Free)
I’m skeptical when it comes to plant-based burgers but I was pleasantly surprised with this combo! I took a tip from Kenji about drying the black beans in the oven a bit so the burger doesn’t end up too soft in the middle. I think this helped to make it a great texture, crunchy on… Continue reading Southwest Black Bean Burger with Pickled Onions (Vegan and Gluten-Free)
The Squash It! Bowl with Buckwheat Noodles and Sesame Dressing | Easy Vegan Recipes
For Wellness Wednesday with the Children’s Hospital Staff I made this adapted Blue Zones recipe. No meat or animal products and super healthy. . I also asked everyone in the group their favorite song as the best way to destress in these times. I got some awesome answers and creating my playlist now! My fav… Continue reading The Squash It! Bowl with Buckwheat Noodles and Sesame Dressing | Easy Vegan Recipes
Pantry-Style Street Noodles (Indonesia, Malaysia) | Blue Zones Recipe
Today I shared my funny Pad thai story with the staff at Children’s Hospital. Okay, it was not so funny when it happened. These rice noodles reminded me of that young chef learning moment. . In college, I was getting ready to leave for the weekend. As a good roommate, I wanted to clear the… Continue reading Pantry-Style Street Noodles (Indonesia, Malaysia) | Blue Zones Recipe
Forever Young Minestrone | Blue Zones Adapted Recipe | Sardinia, Italy
This is by far my favorite minestrone soup in the Blue Zones Kitchen cookbook. The more you read about longevity cooking, the more you realize it’s all about soups and stew. It’s a perfect way to get all your nutrients in one bowl. They usually include beans. I’ve tried many soup recipes in longevity cooking,… Continue reading Forever Young Minestrone | Blue Zones Adapted Recipe | Sardinia, Italy
Minestrone with Fennel & Garlic by World’s Longest Living Family | Low Carb
Today, a humble soup, Minestrone makes an appearance here. This is what the longest living family ate every day in Sardinia, Italy. The recipe is almost exact. It is full of beans and vegetables which make it one of the most nutritious one-pot meals you can make. Even though its summer and hot out, I… Continue reading Minestrone with Fennel & Garlic by World’s Longest Living Family | Low Carb
Veggie No-Meat Balls with Zoodles | Vegan Recipes | Blue Zones
Wellness Wednesday took us to Blue zone, Loma Linda, California. A place where they outlive the average American by 10 years! One of their secrets- eating 1/2 to 1 cup of beans a day. And this recipe is one way you can introduce more beans into your diet. These No-meat meatballs are made from chickpeas.… Continue reading Veggie No-Meat Balls with Zoodles | Vegan Recipes | Blue Zones
What is Pistou? | The French Pesto
Carrot Pistou 🌱🥕(vegan) with @connor.cooks it was so great to have him back on the show! We made this beautiful zero-waste sauce. . What is Pistou? Pistou literally means “to pound” in Provençal dialect because it was made by putting ingredients into a mortar and pestle. It is very similar to pesto, but Pistou is… Continue reading What is Pistou? | The French Pesto
Vegetable Tagine with Chermoula Sauce (vegan & gluten free) 🌱
House will smell amazing and any vegetable will taste incredible with this spice mix! No tagine required- just use a Dutch oven. Top the stewed vegetable with bright and herbaceous Chermoula (the 5th green sauce you should know. Like Moroccan pesto). Eat with pita bread or couscous to soak up all the sauce. I added… Continue reading Vegetable Tagine with Chermoula Sauce (vegan & gluten free) 🌱