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Brown Rice Cakes with Basil, Avocado and Vegan Feta + Egg
Do you ever have one of those mornings? I had one today. Alarm went off at 6:30 followed by texts shortly after. I answered texts and...
Yonni Wattenmaker
Jul 14, 20211 min read


Seaweed Salad
Seaweed (sea vegetables) is a type of algae that grows in the sea and is a food source most commonly found in Asian cuisine. When...
Yonni Wattenmaker
Jul 14, 20211 min read


Guac-a-tofu!
Guac-a-TOFU? Yes please!!! This was lunch the other day and let me tell you, it works! In a mixing bowl add: 1 package extra firm tofu,...
Yonni Wattenmaker
Jul 9, 20211 min read


Hot Pink Smoothie
I never crave a smoothie. I don’t even crave fruit. (No, wine doesn’t count…) I like apples, berries, and some dried fruit like apricots,...
Yonni Wattenmaker
Jul 8, 20211 min read


Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies
Nothing smells better than warm chocolate cookies baking in an oven. My son and his friend are coming to visit, so I decided to whip up a...
Yonni Wattenmaker
Jul 8, 20211 min read


Red, White and Blue(berry) Cobbler
Sometimes an idea just comes together with a tiny bit of inspiration (aka a good produce section!) Meet my July 4th cobbler. In a large...
Yonni Wattenmaker
Jul 8, 20211 min read


Summer Bok Choy Salad with Pineapple and Almonds
This salad is a lovely, bright, Asian-inspired spring or summer dish. The bok choy is a sharp twist to a lettuce, and offers a beautiful...
Yonni Wattenmaker
Jun 20, 20211 min read


Heirloom Tomato Bruschetta
A few years ago I was asked to teach a vegan cooking class. I wanted to make 2 recipes for the ladies to enjoy - one as a snack while I...
Yonni Wattenmaker
Jun 20, 20211 min read


Dark Chocolate, Cranberry & Tahini Granola
Sundays are for brunch! Try this tahini-infused dark chocolate granola recipe with dried cranberries and walnuts for a little sweet and...
Yonni Wattenmaker
Jun 20, 20211 min read


Sweet Potato (Baked) Fries
Grab a couple of sweet potatoes and a sharp knife and you’ve got a healthy, sweet and savory baked fry in about 45 minutes! Heat your...
Yonni Wattenmaker
Jun 19, 20211 min read


Sun-Dried Tomato Hummus
This recipe is totally the result of a pantry raid. It was early in the morning, I had no protein in the fridge, but I did have chickpeas...
Yonni Wattenmaker
May 28, 20211 min read


Three Spring Recipes, One Post!
A friend was coming by last night and the weather was so beautiful, that I was inspired to make us a healthy, light vegan dinner to...
Yonni Wattenmaker
May 28, 20211 min read


Summer Salad
Memorial Day Weekend, the national symbol for summer, is a perfect time to get back into healthy eating after the long COVID winter, or...
Yonni Wattenmaker
May 28, 20211 min read


Chickpea Salad
Going on a picnic? Summer weather has definitely arrived and this is the perfect plant-based accompaniment (not to mention a healthier...
Yonni Wattenmaker
May 22, 20211 min read


Cast Iron Skillet Tofu Scramble
I don’t know what it is about a cast iron skillet but I started using one during COVID quarantine and it’s my favorite kitchen item now!...
Yonni Wattenmaker
May 2, 20211 min read


Beet Candy
Beets are a little, sweetened treat and if you cook them the right way, it just elevates that flavor profile. Get yourself some beets. I...
Yonni Wattenmaker
Apr 17, 20211 min read


Yucca is Yumm-y!
Yucca root (a.k.a. cassava) is a gluten-free nutritional powerhouse of a root-vegetable! You can read it’s benefits below while you snack...
Yonni Wattenmaker
Apr 17, 20211 min read


Sweet Potato "Toast" Five Ways
I had one sweet potato in the kitchen and on a very quiet Sunday, after too many episodes of cooking challenges on Bravo and The Food...
Yonni Wattenmaker
Apr 4, 20212 min read


Vegan Crab Cakes
This dish was an exciting one to make because, while I don't eat crab, I have wanted to try it for years. I really enjoyed it!...
Yonni Wattenmaker
Apr 4, 20211 min read


Roasted Vegetables and Tofu with Tahini, Za'atar and Lemon
This is a cozy dish for a chilly day. Super healthy, packed with nutrients, and wholly satisfying. Ingredients: 1 12 oz. package broccoli...
Yonni Wattenmaker
Apr 2, 20211 min read
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