5 Ways to Enjoy the Holidays Without Gaining a Pound
Want to survive holiday parties while staying on track with your health goals? Here are 5 easy tips to keep you happy AND healthy this holiday season! Hydrate, Hydrate, Hydrate! - Winter is the time of year when folks drink even less than they should, since who wants a cold glass of water when it's already cold out? Still, drink water! Try drinking room temperature instead. (It's actually … [Read more...]
Baked Sweet Potato Latkes (Vegan and Gluten Free)
I first made this recipe years ago when I was living in the East Village in NYC and dating my (now) husband. He thought they were amazing, and I guess so did the Los Angeles Jewish Federation since they published my recipe that year too! :) I love traditions, and the taste of traditional recipes. What I don't always love is how full of 'empty' calories and missing nutrients that traditional … [Read more...]
Almond Butter Brownies (V & GF)
This is one of my most popular recipes! I can't think of anything else I make that SO many people have tried (and loved). I've brought it to pot-lucks, gathering, holiday parties, given it as gifts and even shipped in the mail cross-country! I knew this was a hit when my father-in-law (a true meat-and-potatoes guy) raved about them! This recipe is that it's easy and fast; you just toss some … [Read more...]
Vegan Veggie Loaf (V & GF)
Last week, I had Thanksgiving Dinner at one of my besties'. We had a vegan Thanksgiving, and for the entrée... she made a lentil veggie loaf! It was super tasty (although it was a bit spicier than we like) and it brought back a flood of memories for me! I've had veggie loaves before, I tried an Amy's Organic frozen entree and had one at Real Food Daily (a vegan restaurant in LA). I loved both, … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Pie (Vegan & Gluten Free)
I LOVE pumpkin pie (um.... ok, if you are following me and reading my blog, you know I love pumpkin anything!) and look forward to it every November! It's my favorite Thanksgiving dessert. Sometimes it's comforting to have a traditional favorite at a meal and not invent/reinvent new dishes every time! (don't worry.. I'm going to be making my pumpkin almond brownies too!) Having traditional AND new … [Read more...]
Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Scones (Gluten-Free)
The first time I ever made this recipe - or scones of any kind for that matter! - was the first time I had guests over as a new mom. Since our friends were coming over with their baby girl (a few months older than mine), we decided on brunch (best for the girls nap times!). Although exhausted, I really wanted to make something new and different. The very end of my pregnancy and the first few weeks … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Pancakes (Vegan & Gluten Free)
I'm no stranger to pumpkin pancakes. Waffles are my husbands favorite brunch food but since we don't have a waffle maker, pancakes top the list! I make pumpkiny spiced ones (a few times) every Fall, and have a great pumpkin quinoa pancake recipe published on MindBodyGreen. This past weekend I went to make a batch only to discover I was fresh out of quinoa flour! Oh no! Not to worry though, my … [Read more...]
