Although I don’t completely abstain from having dairy in my diet, I’ve been trying to cut back on my dairy consumption and prepare more plant-based meals. Consuming a whole foods, plant-based diet has shown to have numerous health benefits, such as lowering your risk for heart disease and diabetes, as well as decreased risk of […]
Recipes
Foolproof Method for Cooking Brown Rice
Part of eating a healthy diet is striving to include plenty of nutritious whole grains. Brown rice is rich in vitamins and minerals and a wonderful source of fiber. It is also naturally gluten free making it a good option […]
Honey Wheat Sandwich Bread
Once upon a time I bought a bread machine. That’s when I started dabbling in bread making and following the recipes that came with the little booklet inside the box. It worked great and yielded very yummy bread for probably a good six months. Then one day my bread machine broke and my yummy bread […]
Spinach Zucchini Panini (Copy-cat ‘Zucchini Grillini’ from Jason’s Deli)
Have you ever tried Jason’s Deli? I had never heard of it until I moved to Southwest Louisiana. My friend is a big fan of their salads when she orders from the pick up menu. I appreciate that they offer more plant-based and vegetarian options when I eat out. The past couple times I went […]
Warm Hummus & Baked Pita Chips
Okay, I think I officially found my new favorite way to eat hummus. Warm, with crusty, fresh from the oven pita chips. If you’ve never had warm hummus before, you’ll be pleasantly surprised about how good it is. Especially if you’re on a dairy-free diet. The consistency and flavor is surprisingly similar to a warm, […]
