Comfort Food

Comfort food is at the heart of any meal I make. For me, food is not just a nourishing requirement. All food should taste great and therefore be called comfort food. This category includes vegetarian comfort food and vegan comfort food that truly touches the soul.

Vegan Waffles Recipe with Kale

Homemade Kale Vegan Waffles for two are so easy to make and they are super delicious. I made a whole stack of these waffles for Sunday brunch and they were no leftovers! Yes, you can taste the kale in it, so, there won’t be any leftovers! Do you own a waffle maker? I have never…

Kale Curried Red Lentils

Kale Curried Red Lentils are ready in 30 minutes and can be made-ahead. If you need a recipe for meal-prep, this red lentils are exactly what you need. Eat with rice or by itself How do you like your kale? For me, I like it hidden from site in a recipe because I haven’t acquired…

Mexican Bean Dip

The best Mexican bean dip with Warm Cream Cheese and refried beans. Topped with 3 types of cheese before being heated in the oven. This vegetarian bean dip is super easy to make and tastes soooo good! Is there a more delicious sight than melted cheese? This dip has everything I want in my bean…

Mexican Fried Rice (Vegan)

This quick and easy vegan Mexican fried rice is so much fun to make and eat! Its my take on the traditional Mexican rice. I used peas instead of corn because I love how delicious it tastes with rice. Eat it for lunch, as a side dish and part of a meal prep recipe. I…

Couscous Salad Made in the Pressure Cooker

How to cook couscous in a pressure cooker? Just add water and cook it for 5 minutes. Once it’s cooked, make this vegan couscous salad with Greek flavors. Its perfect to take on picnics or as a light lunch recipe “Couscous: the food is so nice, they named it twice!” ~ From the 2008 movie…

Roasted Fingerling Potatoes

Roasted fingerling potatoes in a rich vegan butter sauce with sun-dried tomatoes, onions and fresh oregano. This is how potatoes are done!! Make this a side dish or eat it by itself. They are simply irresistible. Can you taste the delicious sun-dried tomatoes just by looking at this picture? I am droooooling just by looking…

Refried Beans Made In A Pressure Cooker

How to make refried beans in a pressure cooker? The process is very simple and you don’t even need to soak your pinto beans overnight. Place ingredients in the pressure cooker and let it cook by itself. Use in tostadas, chili or enchiladas! Someone once told me that refried beans are to Mexican food like…

Wild Rice With Mushrooms (Pressure Cooker)

Make this wild rice recipe quickly and easily in a pressure. Add mushrooms, peppers, cauliflower and other fresh veggies. I also added homemade pesto for additional flavoring. Best part is that it will work as a side dish or light lunch. Hey, how much do you love your pressure cooker? I fell in love with…

Beer Pretzel Bites with Jalapeno

Simple Beer Pretzel Bites made with easy ingredients is the perfect poolside appetizer or take to picnics. I added cheese in some and jalapeno in others. Making pretzels at home is so easy and delicious. Do you know one of the many perks of living in Florida? There is a swimming pool around every corner!…

Skillet Sweet Potatoes with Tuscan Flavors

This Loaded Skillet Sweet Potatoes with Tuscan flavors is the perfect one pot meals for any family. The recipe is vegan and healthy, yet, its very filling and hearty. I am always looking for family fresh meals, so, I used all fresh vegetables in this recipe and the Italian herbs bring out their flavors. I…

Grilled Cheese Sandwich With Mushrooms

A simple Grilled Cheese Sandwich made with UDI’s® Gluten Free Multigrain Bread. This sandwich has a layer of homemade spicy kale hummus with a medley of roasted mushrooms in the middle. I added a thin slice of pepper jack cheese for the perfect hearty lunch recipe This post is sponsored by Udi’s Gluten Free. All…

Cauliflower Rice Biryani Recipe (Vegan)

This cauliflower rice biryani is a healthier take on the traditional vegetable rice biryani. Instead of using the traditional basmati rice, I put fresh homemade cauliflower rice. Its now one of my favorite Indian recipes ever This is my first time using cauliflower rice. Now, I am kicking myself for not using it sooner! Its…

Spicy Kale Hummus Recipe

I am always looking to get more greens in your diet without knowing that I am eating them. So, I like to hide greens like kale, collard greens and spinach in delicious recipes. This vegan spicy kale hummus has all natural ingredients. Adding a little spice to the hummus definitely makes this hummus recipe stand…

Pilaf Recipe Made with Barley

Quick and Easy One-pot Vegan Barley Pilaf Recipe made with Pearl Barley, Green Beans, Chick peas and Carrots. It’s a quick, healthy side dish with a little spice. This recipe has me looking at barley in a whole new light. Its so easy to work with and can be flavored so easily. I have never…

Pressure Cooker Steamed Broccoli

How to steam broccoli in a pressure cooker? Pressure Cooker Steamed Broccoli is really quick and easy to make. Don’t be surprised if you make it everyday! Broccoli cooks in under 10 minutes with very little effort on your part! Now you don’t have any excuse to not eat broccoli. This post contains affiliate links…

Affogato Made Three Ways

Affogato translates into English as “Drowned”, so, its literally Ice Cream drowned in liquid. Sounds super delicious, doesn’t it? This Italian Dessert is traditionally drowned in spiked coffee, but, I decided to make a 3 different recipes that are non-alcoholic. This post is Sponsored by Breyers delights but the content and opinions expressed are my…