By Debra Lynn Dadd These cupcakes are delicious for any occasion during the autumn season, or enjoy for breakfast or as a light snack. They’re so easy to make and provide a burst of flavor with each bite. I have to admit that after I took this photo, I put more Coconut Cream on top… Read More
Healthy Recipes
Vegan Power Breakfast: Matcha Chia Seed Pudding Recipe
By Chef Mark Cleveland of Avanti Natural If you haven’t tried chia seed pudding yet, you’ll want to after learning about the healthy power packed into the mighty chia seed. Forget visions of cute pet-shaped plants (for now). Chia is part of the sage family (Salvia Hispanica) and is closely related to mint. It’s is… Read More
Crispy Spiced Garbanzos Recipe & the Blue Zones Connection
By Chef Tanya Fuqua I finally read the book Blue Zones and I’ve been thinking a lot about it lately. You may already be familiar with this book and the accompanying study. If not, I felt it was important to discuss Blue Zones since it offers an important peek into health in our world today…. Read More
Roasted Garlic Coconut Spread Recipe
By Chef Mark Cleveland of Avanti Natural Photo: Avanti roasted garlic coconut spread served with gluten-free garbanzo golden spice crackers and organic cherry tomatoes. There’s nothing like the creamy bite of roasted garlic to set the tone for summer fare. Just in time for BBQ’s, picnics and garden parties, Avanti roasted garlic coconut spread is… Read More
Guilt Free: Summer Fruit Tapioca Recipe (Vegan, Fat-Free & Gluten-Free)
By Chef Tanya Fuqua When you hear the word tapioca, what comes to mind? Old fashioned, sweet or custard? For me, images of my grandma surface. But, tapioca is not only tasty, it can be a wildly healthy dessert that’s fat-free, vegan and gluten-free. What is Tapioca? Tapioca is the root starch of the cassava… Read More
Orange-Basil Granita Recipe
By Chef Tanya Fuqua We’re in the heat of summer and nothing screams heat relief more than cool, frozen desserts. Most people immediately think of ice cream, but there are plenty of healthier, more refreshing choices. The one I love the most is granita. Granita has the texture of shaved ice and can be made… Read More