Recipes

Puffball mushrooms, also known as Calvatia Gigantea, are a unique and versatile ingredient that can be used in a variety of recipes. These fungi are distinctive in their appearance, with a round, white fruiting body that can reach up to 20 inches in diameter. Puffball mushrooms have a delicate flavor that pairs well with a range of ingredients and can be used to create a variety of delicious and nutritious dishes. Whether you’re a vegetarian, a meat lover, or somewhere in between, puffball mushrooms can be incorporated into your diet in many ways. For example, they can be used as...

This spaghetti casserole is the ultimate comfort food for the whole family! It’s super delicious, healthy, vegan, and packed with plant-based protein.  Why This Recipe Works This vegan spaghetti casserole is definitely a family favorite! It’s super rich, comforting, and packed with flavor and protein. We just can’t get enough of it! As for most casseroles, it takes a while to make. But it’s a great recipe to make ahead. Usually, I prepare everything the night before, so I just have to put it in the oven when everyone is hungry.  For the sauce, I used texturized vegetable protein, also...

Say hello to a new weeknight meal that will fill up the family with minimal effort and only one pot! In less than a 10 minute set up for a delicious, hearty, warm family-friendly meal. This slow cooker baked ziti is working its way into our regular rotation. There are a million variations on how you could make this: adding more veggies, using Italian sausage, layering the ziti and ricotta instead of mixing for a lasagna-like effect, adding red pepper flakes for a bit of a kick, adding fresh herbs and parmesan, etc. Adjust to fit you preferences! For purposes...

Lately, I’ve been on a bit of a plate lunch kick. There are worse things to be enamored with, especially when the food is as good as what places like Capitol Smokehouse churn out Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Well, good news, I’ve got another spot for you: Holly’s Country Cookin’. As with most restaurants specializing in cafeteria-style serving, the line at Holly’s is often long but moves fast, mainly because regulars know the drill. More importantly, they know exactly what to order. Unfortunately, I am not a Holly’s regular. In fact, this was my first...

For those who don’t know me, I’m a Type A. Blood Type A, that is! Have you heard of the blood type diet? I first heard of it through my cousin, who used it to lose several pounds and inches. Now listen, I’m not a Nutritionist, health blogger, or fad dieter. While I have a few pounds I wish would kick rocks, I am really interested in whole health, starting with addressing unnecessary inflammation. The only other diet I’ve done consistently was Weight Watchers. I did have success with this approach, but, to be honest, struggle to even consider doing...