If you’ve ever hit 5:30 p.m. and wondered what’s for dinner, you’re not alone. Choosing to cook at home—especially with simple, plant-based meal prep—is one of the smartest choices you can make for your health and your budget. People who cook at home tend to eat better, spend less, and maintain healthier weights than those…
As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you. Are you looking to add a new (inexpensive) superstar to expand your plant-based options? Meet the mayocoba bean! Also known as canary or Peruano beans, mayocoba beans have a mild flavor and a creamy texture. They are one of the…
The Advantages of Seasoning Mixes You can save time and money by making your own seasoning mixes. Plus, you can control what goes into them, which translates into healthier ingredients and avoidance of chemicals. When you assemble dry ingredients and seasonings and turn them into make-ahead mixes you create your own convenience foods. That checks…
Belief Bakery This recipe originally appeared in the December 10, 2022 issue of Guide magazine, a publication for children ages 10-14. It is the tenth in a series of 28 installments called “Belief Bakery” which uses a hands-on cooking project to illustrate the 28 fundamental beliefs of Seventh-day Adventists. This project is in collaboration with my husband,…
If you’ve been intimidated by dark green leafy vegetables, try this simple cooking technique for starters.
If you can find it, use lacinato kale. This tender variety is also called dinosaur, black palm, or Tuscan kale.
Cashew Sour Cream is a thick, creamy substitute for dairy sour cream.It’s quick and easy to prepare. It is similar to Cashew Cream but is thicker and has lemon juice added for a tart flavor.
Home-cooked beans simply taste better. Plus, they’re cheaper too. And the Instant Pot makes them simple! Soaking isn’t necessary, but it helps the beans cook more evenly, helps them stay intact, reduces the flatulence factor.
Enjoy the chewiness of steel-cut oats for an easy breakfast, which is made even easier by starting it in the Instant Pot the night before. How I Discovered Good Steel-Cut Oats About 20 years ago, my husband and I won a stay at the Salish Lodge overlooking Snoqualmie Falls near Seattle. It included a four-course…
In honor of World Pulses Day, which happens on February 10 each year, I am featuring a plant-based split pea soup. This quick and easy Instant Pot soup is perfect for cold weather.
