Growing up as a Greek- American, stuffed grape leaves (dolmades) were always a staple at any occasion. Whether a holiday, wedding or just part of our daily meals, grape leaves always found their way in. Many Greeks will even refer to the grape leaves as gold because growing up in Ohio there is only one…
Have you ever tried roasting your tomatoes? If you haven’t, it is a great way to add a punch of flavor to your meals. Lately I have had a serious obsession with roasted tomatoes- I want to put them on EVERYTHING! With summer only a couple weeks away, many people’s gardens will be bursting with…
If you are following a plant-based diet, trying to cut back on saturated fats or just want to try something new, this Lentil Bolognese will make you forget you ever craved meat! This meal is vegan, gluten free and packed with nutrients. But don’t let all that fool you, this meal is comforting, hearty, and…
These giant baked lima beans, AKA, Gigantes Plaki, is a traditional Greek dish often used during the lenten season. Weather you are following a vegetarian/vegan lifestyle or just looking to add some more beans to your diet, this is a great recipe to try. Although it can take some time due to the soaking and…
April is among us and with that, mother nature’s April fools day joke was snow in Ohio! Just as spring was making its appearance, and us Midwesterners were getting use to not having to bundle up every time we walk out the door, we are hit with a couple inches of snow. If you need…
Eating vegan is a trend that is on the rise. People decide to eat vegan foods for several reasons including animal rights and religious reasons. While I am not a vegan there will be times that I eat vegan foods. I will stress that just because you are eating vegan does not mean that you…
Just like so many of you, my mornings are filled with stress and anxiety as I rush out the door with a long, busy day ahead of me. Preparing breakfast in the morning is not always an option if I want to get a solid eight hours of sleep. Skipping breakfast can be detrimental to…
After making my vegetable stuffed pumpkin I couldn’t even think of throwing away the pumpkin seeds! They are way to precious! Not only are they delicious, but pumpkin seeds are packed full of nutrients including magnesium, iron, zinc and protein just to name a few. There are so many different seasonings you can put on…
With Halloween behind us and Thanksgiving and Christmas right around the corner, I have started to think of things I can make for holiday parties. While we are subjected to a mass number of tasty appetizers, entrees and desserts, what is often missing at these parties is anything with nutrient value, resulting in a larger…
Feeling like spaghetti tonight but don’t want to consume the refined carbohydrates that come along with pasta? A good substitute is spaghetti squash. If you have never had spaghetti squash or are wondering what exactly it is, it is a yellow/orange fruit that you will find in the grocery store with other squashes and gourdes…