Chef Buck demonstrates a very healthy and delicious vegetarian chili. It’s all about chopping up a variety of good fresh vegetables, initially sauteing onions and garlic to get started, then adding the vegetables and canned beans in layers, and letting the entire mix simmer for a while. It’s simple, easy to make, and healthy. Top it with some vegan cheese and serve it with some crusty bread. Delicious! Try it. Continue reading
Vietnamese Vegetable Spring Rolls with Orange Almond Sauce by Jaden Hair
Do you know it is really easy to make spring rolls. Watch as Jaden shows how to include vegetables in a rice paper wrapper to create a spring roll. You can use any kind of filling you wish. The trick is to moisten and soften your rice paper wrapper correctly. In this video, Jaden also shows how to make a delicious “Orange Almond” dipping sauce. These spring rolls are good food for appetizers, lunch, brunch, dinner, or finger foods. They also make a nice treat to take to a party. Continue reading
Harissa Tahini Romaine Wraps by Jenné Claiborne
Jenne prepares a one dish recipe, creating a healthy filling that can be used in a lettuce wrap or in a more classic salad. The fillings main ingredients are quinoa, chickpeas, black beans and carrots. Jenne also creates a “harissa tahini” dressing, which is basically some harissa (a Tunisian favorite spicy condiment) combined with tahini. Jenne pours her harissa tahini mixture over the filling on romaine lettuce leaves and over a salad made with lettuce and her filling mixture. This recipe is very easy to make and it’s very healthy and delicious. Continue reading
Orange Glazed Tempeh by Jason Wrobel
If you like sweet and sour crispy glazed chicken, you’ll like this healthy orange glazed tempeh substitute. Like many substitute recipes, it’s really easy to make with a few ingredients. Serve it with brown or fried rice or quinoa for a delicious and healthy lunch, brunch or dinner. Or, serve it with volcano rice as J-Wro suggests in this recipe demo video. Continue reading
Dijon Tempeh by Toni Fiore
Here is a much heather meal than chicken dijon. Toni demonstrates the simple steps to create tempeh dijon, which would make a delicious entree for a main course. It can be served with any sides you choose. Toni also suggests it’s great in a sandwich. I think I’ll try it in a sandwich with my panier press. Continue reading
How To Make Hummus by Hilah Johnson
Hilah Johnson demonstrates how simple and economical it is to make hummus at home. You only need a few simple and readily available ingredients and a blender. Other flavors of hummus can easily be made by adding other ingredients such as spinach, roasted red peppers, etc. Hummus is a healthy dish with a lot of protein that can be used as a dip or a spread with bread, crackers or vegetables. It can be used as an appetizer, lunch/brunch or snack, etc. If you keep some in your refrigerator, it’ll be easy to grab it when you are needing a healthy snack. Enjoy it. Continue reading
How to make traditional hummus by Bachar Haikal
This is a traditional recipe for hummus demonstrated by Bachar Haikal who owns two Lebanese restaurants in Melbourne’s South East which has an enormous Jewish population. This recipe uses olive oil as a garnish rather than as a key ingredient, so it has a lower fat content than many other recipes. It’s easy to make. Of course, we’ll probably use modern tools rather than the traditional mortar and pestle. Hummus can be served as a healthy appetizer, snack or lunch, served with a crispy bread or a variety of vegetables. Enjoy it. Continue reading
Chocolate Brownies with Ganache by Laura Miller
Laura says, “Caution. Brownies are decadent. So, even the raw kind can’t be eaten for every meal.” In this video, she shows a simple technique to make these delicious treats with raw vegan ingredients. After watching this video, you’ll want to make them yourself. Laura says they are a great item to bring to a party, or to wrap up and give as a gift. Continue reading
Banana Ice Cream by Miyoko Schinner
Miyoko shows how to make a delicious ice cream substitue with this very easy technique. She blends frozen bananas, with a touch of almond milk and vanilla extract to make the vanilla flavored ice cream substitute. She then adds cocoa powder to the blender to make a chocolate flavored treat. She points out that you can add up to about 1/3 of the banana mixture with other frozen fruits, like strawberries or mangoes, to make different flavored treats. This is a very, very easy technique to make a delicious and healthy dessert. Continue reading
Tropical MANGO SALSA by Deronda
A mango salsa is simply made with fresh chopped vegetables, primarily mangoes, red onions, and red peppers. In this recipe demo, Deronda also squeezes lime juice on her freshly chopped mangoes to keep them from oxidizing. This is a common technique with avocados. This recipe makes a delicious dip as well as a topping for entrees. Continue reading