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Cardamom and Anise tea is a great way to soothe your tummy  and music is a great way to soothe your mood. Today, I'm sharing both! I know I usually have an easy real food healthy gluten free vegetarian/vegan recipe for you to help nourish your body, save you time in the kitchen, and direct your thoughts to healthier eating,  but today I deviated just a little -  Today I am sharing a cup of quick and easy  homemade cup of Ayurvedic Tea ( See recipe at bottom of post)   and some soothing music I found on a Youtube Video. I was just browsing around Youtube and found this video:  After hearing and watching this music performance on Youtube- I wanted to share it because it is so uplifting and relaxing at the same time!! It's music to soothe your soul.. so beautiful So grab a cup of herbal tea ( see my favorite recipe below)  or coffee- relax- and listen!! Two Choices to Listen to Right Now on Youtube:  Want upbeat, invigorating, and fun- Listen to the ...

Halloween is definitely the season for too much candy and an overload of sugar. No matter how hard we try we just can't seem to avoid it. There are some things you can do. If you are having a party at home or at school, why not focus on some Halloween type snacks that are good for you and fun too! These ideas are gluten free/ grain free and can be made vegan.  I was visiting my friend Gail and she served this adorable vegetable dip with cup up vegetables. Everyone oohed and ahhed at her easy and clever display that was totally sugar free and healthy. This could be done with humus, dip, or even guacamole. You could use any kind of cut up veggies and any color pepper. Gail used toothpicks to hold the olives in place for the eyes and nose. Gail also served these adorable bananas made into ghosts and these little tangerines made into pumpkins with just a piece of celery for the stem. She used dark chocolate chips for the eyes. She said she just pressed them in and they stuck. Along wit...

Looking for a delicious side for your holiday dinner? Don't let the simplicity of this recipe fool you. Roasted Brussels sprouts and caramelized sweet red onions are a one step sensational recipe that is very easy to make.  Each Christmas, I try to come up with a red and green side! Last year, I made the beautiful Christmas Slaw Salad that was colorful, crunchy, and festive. This year's recipe has red and green colors that are more subtle, but the vegetables melt in your mouth. During November and December, it's usually easy to find fresh Brussels sprouts on the stalk ( I found them at Trader Joe's) It doesn't get much fresher than that. However, you could use fresh Brussels sprouts from a bag as well . Unfortunately, frozen won't work. Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Red Caramelized Onion You can prepare the ingredients up to a day in advance and then store in the refrigerator until you are ready to roast them. Plan on roasting for 25 minutes in a preheated oven...

Doughnuts made with eggnog ?  Perfect for Christmas morning AND Yes, they are fabulous and very easy to make. Do you like eggnog? You will LOVE these healthy baked doughnuts made with eggnog ( I used So Delicious brand non dairy eggnog that is on the shelves for the holiday season ) but use any eggnog you like. If you want to use the vegan Nog, it comes in a carton and is located on the shelf , not the refrigerator case. Eggnog doughnuts with chocolate chips added and a glass of eggnog  I recently bought a doughnut baking pan which makes baking doughnuts so easy. All I did is fill the batter in the pan, popped it in the oven, and they came out as beautiful doughnuts. My grandkids went gaga over them so I know they are good! I bought my doughnut pan at AC Moore  or you can purchase online at Wilton Nonstick 6-Cavity Donut Pan   The batter in the doughnut baking pan Let's get one thing straight- These are not that sweet donuts!! And they taste best once they are comp...

Low Carb, easy, delicious and nutritious describe these real food cauliflower snow patties that are baked in the oven, not fried. They are my new low carb Hanukkah latke! I need to watch my carbs and this is the perfect solution for Hanukkah for me,  Made from cauliflower snow( see how below), these tasty patties are great to have on hand in the refrigerator or freezer. I just grab them from the freezer and heat one or two patties up when I'm looking for a quick low carb snack or a nice side dish. I need food that is fast and easy to cook My quest is to be able to cook my own healthy meals without spending hours in the kitchen. I try to develop recipes that taste great, are gluten free, vegetarian or vegan and can be quick to prepare. My emphasis is on health and ease! Convenience Is The Key  This recipe makes 10-12 patties. They will remain good in the refrigerator ( cooked) for about 3 days; they will last in the freezer for about 3 months. So, when you freeze them, they ca...

Lebanese Stuffed onions ( bassal mahshi )  is a family favorite  that was actually my mother in law's recipe that she has been making and perfecting for many years. She serves it on holidays and special occasions, and it is absolutely delicious. My mother in law's name is Toni ( short for Fortunae) and is called Nona by her 10 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Born to an Italian mother and  raised, and lived in Cairo for 45 years prior to coming to the US - she is a great Middle Eastern cook.  Everyone is thrilled when she goes to the trouble to make these little stuffed gems. Her recipe is made using ground meat, spices and rice; my recipe is vegan,  yet it boasts the same delicious Middle Eastern spices and the great flavors as my mother in law's recipe. My recipe is easy to make, but I must warn you it is labor intensive. The onions are boiled first, peeled after cooking, an...

Hanukkah will soon be upon us,  and it's time to start thinking about planning a festive menu. ! The most traditional food to eat on Chanukah is Potato Latkes! If you are looking for a really good latke that is baked, not fried- This is it! Usually, the baked ones do not taste as good as fried- these do ! Just think, you can spare yourself the extra calories without giving up the taste! A few years ago, I had a  Hanukkah Chanukah get together and served 3 large trays of homemade latkes. Each tray held a different ( gluten free) latke recipe. One tray was fried, one tray was baked, and another was fried but a different recipe. Guess what! In a blind taste test, hands down, everyone loved my baked latkes the best- so I'm sharing the crowd's favorite recipe today. I know we are supposed to fry on Hanukkah  Chanukah to commemorate the miracle of the oil that burned for 8 days in the Temple in Jerusalem thousands of years ago, but I think these baked latkes...