I had a great time with chef Rodrigo today in Brazil on IGLive! He showed us how to make this beautiful dish that can be serve hot or cold in sandwiches, pasta or on toast. It is so delicious and healthy. I will definitely making this one often in the summer. Its a dish that just gets better the next day in the fridge. I tested … Continue reading Caponata (vegan) 🌱with Chef Rodrigo @rodrigokossatzchef
Viva México! 🇲🇽This is an ancient salsa, naturally vegan and gluten-free and the perfect accompaniment to any Mexican food. If you like spicy, this one’s for you. This salsa can be the answer to a lazy lunch or dinner. Make a protein, bowl or grilled veggies, and put this very flavorful salsa on top. Meal- done. I made this salsa en molcajete (Mexican stone mortar … Continue reading 3-ingredient Salsa en Molcajete (Roasted salsa) 🌱 Vegan & Gluten-free
Heaven, to a Colombian, would look like pillows of arepas I’m sure. An ancient mixture of cornmeal and water, arepas are known as the “bread” of Colombian and Venezuelan cuisine. They eat them with hot chocolate in the morning or with rum in the evening. It’s a staple for Colombians- breakfast, lunch, dinner, snack- always arepas. I did a LIVE Instagram video with Catalina who … Continue reading Colombian Arepas with Catalina | Recipes in the Quarantine
This vegan chocolate bark recipe is a gift from cookbook author, Lena. She wrote the book Vegan Armenian Kitchen, an amazing fear in itself to turn a meat-loving country vegan! I met with her in February in Glendale,CA to get my book signed by her! When she accepted my invite to join me on the Simple Cooking Cooking Show on IGLive I was so excited! … Continue reading Vegan Chocolate Bark 🌱 with with Lena | Recipes in the Quarantine
This has to be the best vegan-gluten-free dish I have ever made. I am excited to share it with you because it is so simple. The best part is that you don’t miss the pasta. When baked, the squash becomes your pasta. “Pomodoro” is the Italian word for tomato and refers to a quick and light tomato-basil sauce. Made with sweet cherry tomatoes, the flavor … Continue reading Spaghetti Squash al Pomodoro | Easy Gluten-Free and Vegan Recipes
_________________ Menu Monday: Spaghetti Squash with Spinach, Basil, and Cherry Tomatoes Tuesday: Mediterranean Mezze with Homemade Hummus & Veg, Spinach Patties, and Quinoa Tabuli Wednesday: Fajita Bowl Night with Quinoa & Lentils, Guacamole Thursday: Cauliflower Rice “Paella” Friday: Vegetarian Tacos with Fresh Avocado, White Beans, and Chimichurri Sauce {Click on menu items for recipe} _________________ What is 5 x 1? Short answer, 5 weekday meals, 1 shopping trip to the … Continue reading Plant-Based Weekday Meal Planning 5 x 1 | Healthy Vegetarian Dinner Ideas
A great side for a light fish or chicken dinner in the summer. My mom found these beautiful green beans at the farmer’s market and I had to cook them for dinner. They were so sweet on their own- you can’t always say the same for supermarket produce. If you’re already using the oven to make dinner, then pop these in there too. I love … Continue reading Easy summer recipes: Roasted Green Beans
Must go:BEST ALL-AROUND Restaurant Malibu Farm. Great for breakfast, brunch, and lunch. This is a community spot where you’ll find Malibu locals as well as tons of tourists. But the food is no joke. It it is full of fresh produce and it is always tasty. Please your Gluten-free, paleo, vegetarian, vegan guests. They cover it all here, but still have an amazing burger. Expect … Continue reading Best eats Malibu
Your biggest excuse to eating healthier is lack of time. It’s all about planning! Make these simple breakfast recipes the night before, so you don’t have to worry about it in the morning. You are setting yourself up for success. (And I bet you will be excited to wake up too!) There is no better way to start the day than with a healthy breakfast … Continue reading 5 Make Ahead Breakfasts (the night before)
