Vegan Taco Wraps with Chipotle-Lime Dipping Sauce
I made these simple, easy-to-prepare (mostly raw) veggie wraps for lunch yesterday. I wanted something nutritious, tasty and satisfying, but since I was also famished, I needed something I could put together pretty quickly since I have a tendency to grab anything, healthy or not, when I’m extremely hungry. What could be faster or easier than wrapping some of your favourite fillings in a tortilla? It’s basically like making a sandwich. I used the organic chile tortillas I picked up on my last trip to market, but these wraps can be...
read morePineapple & Orange Cocktail with Thai Coconut Water
This, my friends, is one of several ways to use those young Thai coconuts you’ve been seeing at the market, but had no idea what to do with. I am totally smitten with these mysterious, unusual palm fruit (botanically, the coconut is not a true nut) and I devour them every chance I get. While shopping at the market over the weekend, a friend purchased several and was gracious enough to stop by and drop off a few for me. To show my appreciation of her precious gift, I decided to prepare a little treat to share with her and another friend....
read moreA Purple Passion – Blueberry Chia Smoothie
Just a quickie post of the recipe for this morning’s breakfast, a mouth-watering, nutrient-dense smoothie fortified with a healthy dose of protein. I’ve grown a bit tired of my usual green smoothies and I just had one of my Strawberry Mocha Smoothies for an afternoon snack yesterday, so I wanted something a bit “out of the ordinary” this morning. It’s not that I don’t thoroughly enjoy all of the smoothies I make, I just needed one that would excite my taste buds and also be nutritious. I hadn’t...
read moreMasala Chai & Jhumpa Lahiri Stories
Remember when I said in the “About” section that I will post the occasional “splurge” recipe from time to time? Well, this is one of those times, kinda. So, if you’re on a diet of some sort, watching calories and/or carbs, this might not be the recipe for you. Just so you know, this luscious, spiced tea is made completely from scratch and fully loaded. As my parents and elders used to say back in the day, “This is grown folks stuff!” so consider yourself warned. There are several different ways of...
read moreStrawberry Mocha Smoothie
I’m enjoying this beautiful Sunday afternoon in my part of the country, chillaxin’ with this delicious, coffee-infused smoothie as I listen to smooth jazz, flip through cookbooks and become better acquainted with my Nikon (I’ve vowed to only post iPhone pics here as a last resort). Yep, I’m getting my caffeine buzz on before I go into my kitchen to figure out how to transform this lovely, super sweet Taiwan melon (aka Golden Honey Kiss) that I picked up at the Asian market yesterday. Just thought I’d share this...
read moreGrilled Portobello Steaks
This is another quickie post for the delicious Spicy Portobello Steaks with Grilled Tomatoes & Onions that I prepared for dinner a few nights ago. I wasn’t in a mood for fish or seafood, but I wanted something meaty-like and since meat and poultry are no longer a part of my flow and I’m limiting the amount of highly processed, commercial “veggie meat” products (like beef-less tips, veggie burgers, etc.) in my diet, I turned to one of the best whole-food alternative that came to mind – portobello mushrooms! I...
read moreCoconut Shrimp & Okra Curry
My usual taste in food leans towards bold, spicy flavors and lately, I’ve been in a mood for the delicious flavours of the cuisine of India, with a particular desire for veggies and shrimp, so being an adventurous, international foodista, I decided to get into my kitchen and satisfy my desire. Not wanting to settle for my go-to curry dish, I turned to a few of my Indian cookbooks. I ran across a wealth of tempting recipes, but with this being a week night, I wasn’t something relatively easy, but different from what I’m been...
read moreSpicy Chickpea Curry (Chana Masala)
Just a quickie post of the dish I whipped up for lunch a couple of days ago. I was in a mood for something light with some of the delicious flavors of India. I also wanted something quick and easy that I could make from ingredients I already had on hand. Being a lover of Indian cuisine, especially curries, I had everything I needed to throw together my version of what is known in India as Chana Masala or Chole. This dish is typically served with poori, roti or rice and when I’m in the mood for something a bit heartier, I’ll throw...
read moreStrawberry Peach Smoothie with Goji Berries
Just a quickie post of the recipe for a simple, but delicious smoothie combination I put together this afternoon and the new protein powder I’m using. I’ve been researching various protein supplements looking for a clean, non-whey protein that doesn’t included soy. I checked several sources, including those provided by my vegan and vegetarian friends and my vegan, vegetarian and raw foodist Twitter followers, and Sun Warrior was most recommended, hands down. I start weight training next week and since I was almost out of the...
read moreFruity Cucumber Juice
Another quick post to share the recipe for one of the green juices (one of my faves) I made for breakfast last week (and again this morning) and to update my raw food and juice cleanse progress. This is another one that sort of fell through the cracks along with the raw recipes from last week that I didn’t write down, but since it’s pretty simple and straightforward, I feel pretty confident that I didn’t forget anything. Compared to many green juices, this cucumber, pear, apple and orange combination is light, mild and...
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