When I’m ditching meat I always turn to meatier veggies so I’m not feeling deprived. Otherwise I’ll be cruising in the drive thru for a Whopper with cheese, no pickles, no onions and a large cherry icee because if I’m going to break the fast I’m going all the way. To avoid that, I cook … Continue reading Eggplant No Parmesan
It’s that time of year again…our church is starting our 40 day fast. I enjoy the fast because it gives me an opportunity to reset spiritually and physically. As always, I’ll be building all my recipes over the next 40 days around the Daniel Fast. That’s right folks…vegan and gluten free for 40 days. I … Continue reading Cucumber Tomato Salad
I’ve never really been a very huge fan of chili, but my husband enjoys it very much. And I make it my business to make sure I can do anything he likes extremely well. Each year during the Lent season we participate in a fast at our church which is basically a reset for us … Continue reading RC’s Sweet Potato Chili
So I’ve been experimenting with all different types of vegan Alfredo options because I am in love with Alfredo. I could bathe in it just about every day of my life. With a nice glass of Chateauneuf du Pape 😍 At any rate, here’s one of my creamiest vegan Alfredo creations. The cashews are the … Continue reading Creamy Sun Dried Tomato Vegan Alfredo
I am actually an avid Ramen hater. I ate it all the time growing up–which is one of the reasons I learned how I cook. My parents would leave me and my brothers at home when my older brother turned 11 or 12 and Ramen was always our go-to because it was the easiest and … Continue reading RC’s Fancy Ramen
The Lent season is upon us and we are all in for the Daniel Fast for a full 40 days. It’s always so exciting to see friends, family and my Facebook feed getting creative with the Daniel Fast each year. And in honor of so many people around me participating in the Daniel Fast at … Continue reading Vegan-Gluten Free Alfredo
So everyone is suddenly obsessed with colored carrots so I decided to try my take on this healthy color palette. My first stab at it was a beer-braised cranberry carrot mix. It failed. While I haven’t given up on my beer-braised variation, I did decide to keep it simple this time. This recipe is one … Continue reading Honey Roasted Carrots
Clean eating has become such a trend these days. From #FitLife to #FitChicks, healthier lifestyles have turned into the popular thing to do. I love to watch people, particularly my family and friends, make healthier life choices. And while I don’t profess to be a clean eater 100% of the time, I do like experimenting … Continue reading Clean Dirty Rice
When we have the kids I try to give them treats for dinner every now and again. Just like I believe in moderation for my own eating habits, I think it’s important that they learn the same value. So my plan for tonight was homemade chicken fingers and waffle fries. I was also feeling a … Continue reading Summer Time Autumn Squash
There once was a time when I weighed 187 pounds. I never realized how large I was because all of my skinny jeans have stretch and I somehow was able to overlook the muffin top that was beginning to form over said skinny jeans. At any rate, DC and I decided we were over being … Continue reading Flourless Banana Raisin Oat Loaf
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