Vegan Pumpkin Pie Tarts with Coconut Whipped “Cream”
I’m not vegan, but of course, I enjoy making vegan recipes. I’ve said it before, but it’s really tough following a vegan (or vegetarian…
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Simple Homemade Refried Beans (Without BPA!)
When I was young my mom used to bring me to Taco Bell for lunch, on occasion. Keep that in mind when I tell…
Pumpkin Health Halos, and Homemade Pumpkin Ice Cream
Did you know that pumpkin is a Superfood? Not only is pumpkin great for your heart, your brain, and your eyes, but the alpha-carotene…
Change Your Lifestyle, Don’t Go On a Diet (Tip for Tuesday!)
….. But of course, you can change your diet as part of changing your lifestyle. There is a big difference between “going on a diet” and “changing…
Simple Carrot Ginger Soup and a Giveaway Winner!
Nick and I had one of my best friend’s Jamie, and her perfect-match fiance, Jeremy, over for dinner the other night. On the menu…
Is There a Right Time and Amount to Eat for Weight Loss?
I went to, and currently work for a University that focuses heavily on reliable and valid research (as most universities do), much of which…
Sweet Butternut Squash Polenta
I don’t know why, but I love polenta. Although I don’t ever remember my grandma making it, for some reason polenta reminds me of her (I…
Stuffed Shells with Pumpkin and Ricotta
Would you ever think to add pumpkin to ricotta shells? It’s random, right? But of course, as we know, this time of year pumpkin…