Super Simple Seed Crackers
Seriously simple! All seeds, nothing else. No nuts. No flours. Which makes this cracker, of course, gluten-free, common allergen-free, vegan, and paleo. Nice! In my circles, there is this really cool little group of money-saving, brainstorming, efficient, simple-living, inspiring women. They share deals and coupons, as well as ideas and resources for clean, debt-free, productive, […]
“Faba”ulous Simple Crepes
If you can make a pancake, you can make a crepe. All you need is a non-stick pan and a good batter. Once you have the crepe method down, you will make them again and again! If you are a fan of bean water, aka aquafaba, and you have not tried it in a crepe recipe, what are […]
Roasted Chickpeas with Mystery Spice
Have you seen a lot of chickpea recipes out there lately? We use to throw out the broth or brine after either soaking our dried chickpeas or straining our canned. Not anymore! Now chickpeas are being purchased in bulk for the liquid waste, I mean brine! We used to throw that stuff away because it was […]
Crispy Cinnamon Sweet Potato Chips
At the risk of horrifying some of my friends, I am not a fan of sweet potato flavor. I know! I know! They are a fabulously nutritious and beloved tuber. Sweet potatoes fit into most specific diets and can be prepared at least 793 different ways. They deserve respect. Served this way, the family will […]
How to make Crispy Baked Potato Chips at Home
More than just a healthier choice than store-bought chips, these little chips hit all the bells and whistles as commercial brands. Plus, you have control over ingredients and flavors. This method is more about nailing texture. A perfect potato chip is crispy and crunchy and saturates your palate with salty goodness, or whatever flavors you […]
Chickpea Meringue – No can! No eggs!
Have you jumped on the aquafaba bandwagon yet? Why should you? Here’s why: It’s cool. You can make meringue without eggs! If you can’t digest egg protein, try this! You can give this meringue to your children uncooked! You can stir in honey or maple syrup to make a healthy marshmallow cream or fluff! You […]
Aquafaba – without the can!
Aquafaba, aka bean water, is the new egg replacer that has recently taken the vegan world by storm. Simply whipped as you would whip egg whites into a meringue, it beautifully mimics the fluffy, airy, barely-there mouthfeel and flavor that you get from eggs. It is magical! Over the last few weeks, eager vegans have been purchasing […]
Yuca Tots
“These tots are so crunchy on the outside that it feels as though you are biting into nothing, like light fluffy popcorn. Then you get the second layer, that substantial tender creamy inside” – my son’s description… pretty good. For him, it is all about texture. After many failed attempts, success! A yuca tot that […]
Garam Masala Dip and Plantain Fries
Of the many flavors that naturally pair well with plantain, garam masala is one of the best! These flavors produce a very elegant synergy. In a creamy yogurt with a little tangy refreshing fresh lime juice, these warm healing spices marry and mingle to create deliciousness. You can make your own garam masala easily. Click […]
Black Bean Hummus
If you ever tire of hummus, how about changing it up a bit with black beans! Switching out chickpeas for black beans takes that familiar-yet-exotic something we love about hummus and adds a deeper, richer flavor. Use black bean hummus in recipes, as a dip or a spread, the same way you use any hummus, […]