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Michelle Adams
Jan 2, 20223 min read
Ways to make oatmeal not-boring
Today, I am sharing with you some of my favorite ways to prepare oatmeal. Oats are a nutritious breakfast food that has the added...
Michelle Adams
Apr 26, 20213 min read
Vegetarian Chili
Beans are a versatile, fiber-rich, relatively cheap food that are enjoyed by vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike. Where I’m from, rice...
Michelle Adams
Feb 1, 20212 min read
Roasted Garbanzos (Chickpeas)
It’s Wednesday afternoon and you have just come home from work (or clocked out of work if you are living that work from home life). You...
Michelle Adams
Dec 27, 20203 min read
A Healthy, Plant-based, Veggie Pastelón
Before moving to California, Puerto Rico was my second home. As we celebrate the holiday season, the traditional foods of the Island of...
Michelle Adams
Nov 7, 20203 min read
(Almost) Curry Garbanzo Stew
Hello again my frugal healthy eating friends! Today’s recipe is for a garbanzo (or chickpea) stew. The word “almost” appears in the title...
Michelle Adams
Nov 3, 20203 min read
Mango Power Smoothie
Hello again my frugal healthy eating friends! Today’s recipe is for a simple smoothie that was inspired by the traditional Indian...
Michelle Adams
Oct 17, 20203 min read
Savory Stewed Mushrooms
Mushrooms are a great meat alternative in recipes thanks to their well - “meaty” texture when cooked. However, it should be noted that...
Michelle Adams
Oct 17, 20203 min read
Cabbage-wrapped Fish Tacos
Tacos are a fun meal for any night of the week. Here in Southern California, tacos are wildly popular as a street food, as a restaurant...
Michelle Adams
Oct 15, 20203 min read
Stuffed Sweet Bell Peppers
This is an example of recipe that looks challenging, and certainly photo-worthy thanks to the array of colors, but is actually much...
Michelle Adams
Oct 15, 20203 min read
Cabbage, apple, carrot, and almond salad with peanut dressing
This salad is refreshing, crunchy, sweet, and savory. It works well as a side dish or as a snack, but I would not recommend it as a meal...
Michelle Adams
Oct 6, 20202 min read
Baked Zucchini a la Italiana
This recipe is essentially a healthier, plant-packed version of lasagna. Like lasagna, marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese are the core...
Michelle Adams
Sep 15, 20202 min read
Savory Carrot Patties
This recipe takes carrots from the position of side dish to main course and is a great way to add more vegetables, protein, and healthy...
Michelle Adams
Sep 5, 20202 min read
Vegan Walnut Pesto
Pasta is one of those foods that I think many of us have a love/hate relationship with. Farfalle, penne, and fusilli are all a joy to eat...
Michelle Adams
Aug 24, 20203 min read
Walnut Apple Crisp
If you want to enjoy warm, cinnamon- and brown sugar- flavored apples beneath a crispy walnut cookie crust, then you should definitely...
Michelle Adams
Aug 17, 20203 min read
Blueberry Crisp
Blueberry crisp recipe, a "healthy" dessert recipes.
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