Category Archives: Vegan

Cranberry Lemon Sauce

During the holidays almost every dinner table will have some type of cranberry sauce. This sauce is super easy to make and you will not want to buy store bought any more. The taste is superb and you can make it in 15 minutes. Cranberries are loaded with antioxidants and nutrients so they are definitely […]

Mushrooms and Vitamin B12

I love cooking with mushrooms. They are a fungus and a favorite of many kitchens around the world. According to the US Department of Agriculture, over 97% of the mushrooms produced in the US are the bottom mushrooms, portobello, and crimini mushrooms. About 87 percent of all mushrooms are grown in California and Pennsylvania. Mushrooms […]

Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies

Chocolate chip cookies are a favorite all year round especially during the holidays. Enjoy this quick and yummy recipe for soft baked chocolate cookies the entire family with love. Ingredients 8 oz vegan Myoko butter 3/4 cup of oats 1 1/2 cups pastry / spelt flour  Pinch of Pink Himalayan salt 1/2 tsp. baking soda […]

Sweet Potato Tarts

Sweet potatoes are definitely one of my favorite root vegetables. It is a staple in my pantry throughout the year and even more during Thanksgiving. They are grown world wide so it’s a vegetable that is loved internationally. Moving away from the Caribbean I have not been able to find the variety that I grew […]

Green Beans Zucchini and Corn Succotash

Succotash is a Narragansett Indian word meaning “broken corn kernels”. It is a beautiful blend of corn, lima beans and other vegetables. A burst of flavor and nutrients in one dish. The dish is very low in cholesterol, fats and a great source of thiamin, iron and fiber. Ingredients 1/2 bag frozen Sweet Corn 1 […]

Crispy Baked Plantains

I grew up eating plantains in Dominica with almost every meal. I absolutely love the sweet flavors of the fruit. It can be eating green or ripe. When green traditionally we add to soups or friend as chips. Many cultures around the world boil the fruit when ripe, roast with its skin on an open […]

Purple Cabbage Salad

Ingredients: 1 small purple cabbage  3 tri colored large carrots 1 large beet Pinch of seasoning  Fresh lemon juice Directions: Farrah La Ronde-HutchisonFarrah was born on the Nature Isle of the Caribbean, Dominica. An island, known for its rich biodiversity, cultural heritage, and extensive centenarian population. Dominica instilled in her a respect for nature, the […]

Vegan Curried Chickpea Salad

Ingredients 2 cups of cooked chickpeas ( soft and tender ) 1/4 tsp Pink Himalayan Salt 2 tbsp. vegan organic mayonnaise 1 tsp. turmeric seasoning Dash of Black Pepper Dash of Cardamom 1 crushed small garlic clove 1/2 tsp. Cumin 1/4 tsp Corriander 2 large pickles chopped in cubes 1/2 fresh lemon juice optional: 1/4 […]