I was first drawn to make sweet potato brownies because I am still trying to use up my sweet potatoes from last fall’s harvest. Honestly, I cannot think of a better way to enjoy my plethora of sweet potatoes than fudgy brownies.
This recipe was inspired by a picture I saw on Pinterest that did not link back to a working site, so all I had to work from was the ingredients list and the comments (other recipes I found did not have great reviews). Continue reading
Posted in Dessert, Gluten Free Dishes, Snacks, Vegan
Tagged Chocolate, Peanut butter, Sweet Potato, Whole grain
This easy whole wheat flatbread recipe really takes me back to my roots as a recipe developer. In my early days as a blogger, I was developing a lot of recipes to use whole wheat flour as a part of my journey towards eating whole foods.
My whole foods journey is an ongoing process. I’m easier on myself now than I once was. However, I still find that I feel better when I make baked goods with whole wheat vs processed flour. Continue reading
These chocolate peanut butter date caramel bars are a healty no-bake snack or dessert recipe. Date caramel is made by blending dates and nut butter (peanut butter in my recipe!) until smooth, and it makes the center layer of these bars!
I was recently asked by a reader to post more dessert recipes. If you read here, then you know that I don’t post many. It’s not that I don’t post them, I don’t make sweets often.
One main reason is that I’m the only one in the house with a sweet tooth, so all desserts end up being consumed by me. Giant layer cakes and whole pans of brownies just make way too much for one person. Continue reading
Posted in Dessert, Gluten Free Dishes, Quick and Easy, Snacks, Vegan
Tagged Chocolate, dates, Nuts, Oatmeal, Peanut butter, Whole grain
It’s Superbowl weekend, and I cannot think of a better food to celebrate game day than a big bowl of hearty chili. No two chili recipes are the same, and this mushroom farro chili is no different. Meaty mushrooms and chewy farro take this veggie chili to the next level!
I made some variations to this chili recipe specifically because it incorporates mushrooms. Mushrooms have a lot of umami (savory) flavor, so I wanted to overall flavor of the chili to be rich in umami as well. Continue reading
Posted in Grains, Soup, Vegan, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Jalapenos, Kidney Beans, Mushrooms, Peppers, Tomatoes, Wheat berries, Whole grain
I hope you guys are ready for a break from holiday recipes and ready to dive into some pizza! If you are enjoying time with family this year, pizza is sure to be a hit, and I recommend this whole wheat deep dish pizza dough recipe.
I prefer to have a whole wheat crust on pizza. Let me explain why. When you are trying to make a recipe healthier, it is hard to remove tasty ingredients and end up with something you love just as much. Continue reading
Posted in Dinner, Pizza, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Cheese, Herbs, Marinara, Tomatoes, Vegetarian, Whole grain
These zucchini feta rye berry cakes with roasted cherry tomatoes is by far my favorite way to make a zucchini “fritter”. It’s really more of a cake or patty because the rye berries add so much dense chewy texture.
The cakes are delicious on their own, but the cherry tomatoes and yogurt make this something special. The sweetness and slight acidity of the tomatoes balances the earthy, tangy notes of the rye berries while the yogurt adds a creamy luscious texture. Continue reading
Posted in Grains, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Feta, Tomatoes, Vegetarian, Whole grain, Yogurt, Zucchini
Friends, I may have gone over the top on this recipe! My summer supply of zucchini only seems to be growing and I was in the mood for chocolate. This whole wheat fudgy chocolate zucchini bread could easily pass for zucchini brownies instead of bread!
When I was making this bread, I wanted to use up as much zucchini as possible. I knew that was going to make a really heavy and dense bread loaf, not your typical fluffy “banana bread” style quick bread. Continue reading
Posted in Bread, Dessert, Snacks
Tagged Applesauce, Chocolate, Whole grain, Yogurt, Zucchini
I love all things spicy. However, balance is also an important component to a great meal. This chili glazed tofu with pineapple salsa and coconut rice has got it all! Spicy tofu, cooling coconut and bright, fresh pineapple!
Coconut rice is a favorite side dish of mine because it pairs well with many things. It’s also really easy to make, and is made from pantry staples like brown rice and coconut milk. Continue reading
Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Grains, Vegan, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Cilantro, Coconut Milk, Garlic, Pineapple, Rice, Tomatoes, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole grain
Who else could eat pasta all day? Hand raised here. Pasta makes a simple and easy meal that can be done in soooo many different ways. For example, my lemon dill orzo with snap peas is made in a single pot with minimal prep!
Recently, I read about how whole wheat orzo has three times as much fiber as brown rice, and twice as much protein! I love to use whole grains in my cooking, and this justifies my love for pasta! Continue reading
Posted in Pasta, Quick and Easy, Vegan, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Chickpeas, Dill, Lemon, Pasta, Snap peas, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole grain
I first tried this spicy honey cashew tofu with rainbow vegetables for dinner because I found a forgoten bag of cashews in the back of the fridge. My husband actually used the word bliss to describe this meal! Winner, winner, tofu dinner.
The sauce is the key component to nailing this stir fry, and honey is the secret ingredient! I’m usually a person that would cut back on the sugar for a savory meal, but you don’t want to skimp on the honey! It makes the flavors so much more complex. Continue reading
Posted in Asian, Gluten Free Dishes, Grains, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Broccoli, Carrots, Garlic, Nuts, Red cabbage, Tofu, Vegetarian, Whole grain
