Category: Appetizers and Snacks

Fruit and Nut Energy Balls

Fruit and Nut Energy Balls

Fruit and Nut Energy Balls are healthy, easy to make and so good. Oil free, sugarfree, high protein. A fast, and easy portable snack that is perfect anytime. The first time I made energy balls was in the mid 1980s. I saw the recipe on…

Tostones (Fried Green Plantains)

Tostones (Fried Green Plantains)

Summer is the perfect season to enjoy South American tostones. Twice fried, made of plaintains they are perfect for the summer seasons lighter and fun cuisine. Plantains are a staple food in many southern countries and are now readily available in just about every supermarket.…

Korean Dumplings (Mandus)

Korean Dumplings (Mandus)

Korean Mandu dumplings are a fun to make and delicious to eat treat. Served pan fried or in a soup, make sure to make lots of these super popular dumplings. The leftovers taste great too. This Thanksgiving Day, I decided to take a break from…

Vegan Deviled Eggs

Vegan Deviled Eggs

The perfect picnic food or a very tasty canape, Vegan Deviled Eggs are irresistable and even tastier than the original. Made with avocado and tofu, they are healthier as well. Summer time is picnic and barbecue season and the best time to enjoy devilled eggs,…

Vegan Crab Cakes

Vegan Crab Cakes

Tasty, fresh and light, vegan crab cakes, makes the perfect lunch or brunch. Delicious, environmentally responsible and kind.  As the weather get warmer, people often feel like eating lighter. Seafood is a popular summer food choice and unfortunately, it is also an environmental disaster and…