Chickpeas, coconut milk, and a few simple ingredients slow cook together to create a flavorful vegan curry that’s both comforting and easy to prepare. This recipe appears in my cookbook, The Easy & Healthy Slow Cooker Cookbook. I followed the cookbook version closely with one small change: I used canned diced tomatoes instead of roma … Read more

This light, fluffy milk chocolate mousse is incredibly simple to make with just a few ingredients. It’s egg-free, sets without gelatine, and can be prepared ahead — ideal for entertaining and weeknight treats. If you browse this site you’ll notice I love making mousse without eggs or gelatine. This milk chocolate version is one of … Read more

This soft, moist and delicious Chocolate Banana Cake is simple to make and feeds a crowd — a tasty way to use overripe bananas that isn’t banana bread. Post may contain affiliate links. When bananas go brown and spotty you usually think banana bread or muffins, but this chocolate banana sheet cake is a deliciously … Read more

At just 30 calories per cup, spaghetti squash is low in calories, easy to prepare and incredibly versatile. Whether you want a stir-fry, a hearty casserole, a light salad or a comforting soup, spaghetti squash works beautifully in many dishes. Below are 12 flavorful and creative ways to enjoy this winter squash. All recipes listed … Read more

This Banana Bread recipe is one of my favorites and remains a popular choice on this site. I enjoy a slice with a cup of caffeine-free Dandelion Root Coffee. Banana Bread Recipe When I was diagnosed with Celiac Disease in 1998, I had to develop a reliable gluten-free banana bread recipe. Gluten-Free Banana Bread At … Read more

Now that cold weather has arrived, many of us are craving warm baking: cookies, apple desserts, and pumpkin treats. I’m right there with you—my kitchen has smelled of brown sugar and cinnamon for weeks. But every year when temperatures drop, nothing excites me more than baking bread. The scent of a fresh loaf filling the … Read more

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Sometimes a spur-of-the-moment idea becomes something wonderfully delicious. This Salmon, Spinach, and Mandarin Orange Salad was born from leftovers: grilled wild sockeye salmon that was far too good to throw away. We cook wild sockeye often — it’s flavorful and packed with nutrients — and leftovers like this make for a quick, satisfying lunch. Leftover … Read more

In honor of Earth Day, we’re dedicating the week to practical, sustainable kitchen habits. If you’ve participated in the #ProduceChallenge, you’ve already started reducing kitchen waste at home. Below are additional, easy-to-adopt strategies to cut food waste and minimize trash from your kitchen. A recent study found that roughly 25 percent of the food purchased … Read more

This chicken curry made with almond milk delivers the rich, restaurant-style flavor of classic Indian curry while remaining dairy-free and lighter. The dish is fragrant from whole spices, creamy from almond milk, and hearty enough to serve over basmati rice or with warm naan. About the Chicken Curry with Almond Milk If you avoid dairy … Read more