Come cheer me on this Sunday, 3/19 and sample my latest spin on Vegan Mac and Cheese! Will I win First Place again? Stay tuned:)

I am adding anti-inflammatory ingredients, especially turmeric, to everything I can these days with the goal of lessening the symptoms of my autoimmune disease. Soup is always a favorite so I loaded this recipe with super foods including ginger, carrots, red and green cabbage and LOTS of turmeric. To our health!

Looking for a fast, tasty, and healthy recipe that works on the go as well as dinner? Look no farther, I’ve got you covered!

How about savory meatballs dressed up with sweet and sour sauce with chunks of pineapple for dinner? Pretty good, huh? But wait…there’s more! Ladle them over a bowl of steaming pasta and you’re in for a real treat! I use Beyond Meat’s meatballs, canned pineapple, Trader Joe’s Italian artisan pasta, and home made sweet and… Continue reading Shortcut Saturdays – Sweet and Sour Meatballs and Pasta

Too busy to make a gourmet meal? I’m going to let you in on a little secret…I don’t cook from scratch every day! With my new series of recipes, Shortcut Saturdays, I will show you how to make healthy, scrumptious plant-based meals using a combination of my favorite fresh and pre-made ingredients. Time saving and… Continue reading Shortcut Saturdays: Tortellini Spinach and Mushrooms

Mom’s Sweet Potato Soufflé

It’s all about the animals! Saturday, November 5th, animal lovers gathered at the Piedmont Farm Animal Refuge in Pittsboro, NC, to celebrate 10 years of rescuing and providing safe and loving homes for goats, sheep, chickens, roosters, ducks, turkeys, and cows. It was a beautiful evening under a full moon, the open air pavilion comfortably… Continue reading Piedmont Farm Animal Refuge Benefit

Hello Friends, Welcome to Vegan Friendly Cooking! I am so happy you stopped by. Teaching you how to easily prepare delicious plant-based meals your friends and family will rave about is truly a dream come true. I spent most of my adult life running the family business, a real estate school. While I enjoyed helping… Continue reading Vegan Friendly Cooking Inaugural Edition

In my opinion, every rave-worthy pot pie starts with two crusts. Two homemade crusts. Don’t worry, making your own pie crust is surprisingly easy.

Crunchy, packed with heart-healthy ingredients like whole grains, nuts, and seeds…this is my new go to for breakfast and snacks. And it is SO easy to make.

When the temperature begins to dip along with the setting sun, dinner calls for something a bit more substantial, and warm. Hmmm…anyone interested in hot, bubbly, double-crust pot pie loaded with seasonal veggies?

Even the most experienced cooks have the occasional kitchen disaster. There’s nothing more frustrating than spending an hour or so making dinner or baking a special treat only to have it flop. Here are some helpful tips for novices and reminders for pros: Read the entire recipe. Twice. I am not the most patient person… Continue reading Cooking Basics – Tips

Plant Based vs. Vegan Have you been considering adopting a Plant-Based Diet? Good news…you are not alone! Perhaps you are wondering exactly what that means. Not surprisingly, it focuses on plants, including vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, seeds, and nuts. Some people add small amounts of dairy and eggs while others choose plant-based meals for… Continue reading Plant Based vs Vegan