by James Corwell, Certified Master Chef In the South, there is a long tradition of braised collard greens and black-eyed peas to start off the new year. This is serious business in Atlanta, my hometown. The tradition ushers in good fortune as black-eyed peas represent good luck (and some say coins) and the greens represent…
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One Pot Meals!
by Miriam Hahn The holidays are upon us and for most that means we get a little less structured with our routines and have less time in the kitchen. So now is the time to pull out the one-pot recipes that taste great, are quick to make, store well in the fridge and keep us…
Sweet Potato Toast for Breakfast!
by Miriam Hahn As we all strive to eat healthier, working vegetables into breakfast is a great way to start the day. The current craze of avocado toast has helped introduce this concept and I believe it has opened the door for even more veggie breakfast possibilities. Sweet potatoes are high in vitamin A, vitamin…
Soup Time! Classic Lentil Recipe
by Miriam Hahn Coming off of a holiday week full of food planning and preparation, I like to get back to basics with quick and easy recipes. My favorite basic is this classic lentil soup. It really packs in the nutrients and can be eaten alone or paired with a salad or sandwich. Lentils are…
Minty Mousse and Pumpkin Pie!
by Miriam Hahn Even though almost everyone in America includes pumpkin pie on their Thanksgiving menu, offering a non-traditional option can add just the right element of variety we need this year. Eating a plant-based diet has really forced me to go outside the lines in everyday eating and eliminate the rules. Holidays are no…
Say Cheese!
by Miriam Hahn As a plant-based wellness coach the first thing many people say when we discuss plant-based eating is “Oh, I could never give up cheese”. Cheese seems to be the one thing that holds people back from switching over to powering your body with plants for optimum health. It has actually never been…
Think Outside the Lunchbox with Shape Up Us
by Jyl Steinback Moving the global diet toward a healthy plant-based regimen is best done with an aim toward young children and through our school system. That’s the reason Shape Up Us has developed a plant-based curriculum, designed to fight America’s toughest health problems: childhood obesity, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes. Did you know that: 16%…
The Delicious Delicata!
by Miriam Hahn If you have been wondering what the heck this new-found beauty is sitting next to the butternut squash, let me introduce you to Delicata Squash! I love delicata squash for so many reasons. It’s a great source of fiber, potassium, magnesium, manganese, and vitamins B and C. But beyond the health benefits it is…
The Hummus Among Us!
by Miriam Hahn As you learn to live a plant-based life you quickly learn the benefits of batch cooking certain foods that you can use several ways throughout the week. Hummus is one of those items that can be eaten alone or transformed into different meals. The key ingredient in hummus, beans, are a powerhouse…
Game Day Food Ideas!
by Miriam Hahn Although it is tempting to sit around with friends, drinking and eating all sorts of delicious yet unhealthy foods, it is so much more fun to make amazing appetizers that are plant-based and also incredibly tasty that keep you light on your feet! The easiest way to plan your game day feast…