It was one of those days where I was struggling on the elliptical half listening and watching E!, flipping through gossip magazines and where every minute felt like ten.  Starving and climbing speedily for the last five minutes as if it would push time forward magically, I bumped into a recipe for Cacio e Pepe (cheese & pepper).   Ding, ding, lunch! I thought about ripping the recipe page from the gym's magazine but I a...

Cashew Crumble~ Cashew everything has been all the rage in gluten-free and vegan magazines.  And rightfully so since it is a versatile seed.  Vegan cheese made from cashews is creamy, and has a similar texture to cheese.  But more on vegan cheeses in another post.  I have been using cashew crumb in desserts, like for a filling in a trifle, as breading on top of baked dishes, salads,  and as crumbled cheese, such as a blue chees...

This recipe is only a variation of many a grilled panini that one can make.  For this recipe I have used a panini machine, which I bought for about $50 on amazon.  It is a luxurious thing to be able to whip up a hot sandwich anytime!  The key to this sandwich is lightly coating both sides of the bread with either Earth Balance spread, or my new favorite spread which is made from coconut oil.  The coconut give is a special sweet and ...

Chasing after my toddler all morning gets my appetite going and some days I not only need something comforting to soothe my hunger but also a yummy food that is super easy to make.  On some of these days when running out of steam and it's only noon,  I crave something cheesy and gooey, filled with flavor but that it's still healthy.  Can't feel guilty about that!  This recipe calls for a vegan cheese and you can use any that you lik...