Posts by Karen
Did You Leave Room For Chocolate Pudding?
If you have a sweet tooth and also want to make some healthy choices, these two concepts don’t have to be mutually exclusive. Want to know how that’s possible? Stay tuned. Nothing better than chocolate Do you just love chocolate? How about a creamy chocolate pudding? If you ate the prepackaged puddings of our collective…
Read MoreDo You Like Smoothies?
I love smoothies. They’re easy to make, filling, refreshing and full of great nutrients…if you make them right. A good rule of thumb to follow…use more veggies than fruit. Bothe fruits and vegetables have ample amounts of sugar in them but fruit has more. There are other ingredients I recommend using in your smoothies to…
Read MoreThe Best Ever Vegan Cheese Sauce
I have to say that this is the closest to real cheesy tasting sauce I’ve found. I didn’t develop this recipe but I’m copying it right from the source. Enjoy! The best part of this recipe is there are no chemicals that many commercial vegan cheeses have in them. I would use any of these…
Read MoreSalt and Vinegar Roasted Potatoes
One of my favorite very guilty pleasures is salt and vinegar potato chips. I rarely have them. However, if they’re available and near me, they aren’t safe and neither is anyone who comes between us. I’ve found a healthier way to enjoy the taste of these tart and salty delights. Here ya go…you’re welcome! As…
Read MoreAnother Soup Recipe – Pasta E Fagioli My Way
I love Pasta E Fagioli. It’s so deeply satisfying, I could eat it anytime, no matter the season. But I do it a little differently. I don’t use traditional semolina pasta. I use a high-protein variety like this one. Some people don’t like the taste of alternative pasta selections but I find the strong flavors in…
Read MoreCreamy Vegan Pumpkin Soup
I know it’s April and not really pumpkin season. But I’ve never been much of a rule follower anyway. It’s a cold and dreary, soggy day here in the beautiful Garden State so it’s just the day for some warm, soothing soup. Plus, I’m always up for making something I can toss together in the…
Read MoreThe No-Tuna Salad (from Forks Over Knives)
I love chickpeas. They are so versatile. You can even use the liquid. Have you ever heard of aquafaba? That’s the liquid resulting from the chickpeas. You probably dump it down the sink. You can use it for many things. It can be whipped up like a meringue. It’s also a good egg substitute. But…
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