Cherry Noodle Kugel is an outstanding rendition of a wonderful classic. Surprisingly easy to make, this festive dessert kugel makes a stunning presentation.

Creamy puddings, custards and pie fillings have one thing in common, dairy products. However, these are the ingredients that contribute unnecessary fat, saturated fat, calories and cholesterol to the nutritional bottom line.

Prepared in the traditional fashion, a simple pudding can add an unhealthy level of fat and calories to the menu.  However, if you think that steering clear of dairy means giving up your favorite dishes, you’re in for a delicious surprise.

In my kitchen, delectably dairy-free rich tasting desserts rarely exceed one gram of fat per serving and contain absolutely no cholesterol. …read more of Cherry Noodle Kugel – Luscious Low Fat and Vegan here

Finding the right kind of healthy, simple and  delicious breakfast to keep you full and flying high until lunch without piling the on the pounds is a wonderful trick to have up your sleeve.

Some breakfasts, such as cold cereal can digest too quickly and leave you feeling light-headed and flighty by mid-morning. Adding a handful of raw nuts to your morning cereal bowl helps, but you will most likely still burn out before lunch.

Traditional breakfast foods, such as eggs, bacon and hash browns are so heavy that they bog you down, can make you sleepy and certainly don’t promote a healthy lifestyle. …read more of Best Vegan Breakfasts, Tasty and Satisfying here

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Hearty salads can be assembled in a matter of minutes, really hit the mark at the height of summer and are as good for you as they are for the planet.

Our summer salad combines crisp greens, colorful veggies, baked, marinated tofu and veggie pepperoni with a tart and creamy dairy–free dressing. …read more of Wholesome and Hearty Summer Salad here

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Want to go vegetarian, but afraid you might miss familiar tastes and textures? Enlightened Pineapple Chicken is positively delicious and you can confidently slip this one by avid meat eaters without detection.

Sometimes called wheat gluten, seitan, is a cholesterol-free alternative to heart heavy animal products that adds traditional taste and texture to many dishes.

Seitan is a soy-free vegan alternative that is surprisingly authentic, often fooling even the staunchest meat-eaters. If you have had a “mock meat” type dish at a Chinese restaurant, chances are you have already eaten seitan.

Long a staple in Asia, seitan has been an essential dietary ingredient for Chinese Monks, Southeast Asian peasants, Russian farmers and Mormons. …read more of Enlightened Eco-Cookery: Plant Based Pineapple Chicken here

Maintaining a healthy weight is certainly an important component of good health and being overweight or obese increases the risk of developing heart disease, diabetes and other debilitating diseases.

Any dieter will tell you that there are some foods that are easier to give up than others and that avoiding the foods we love best is the hardest thing to do.

Desserts, in all their luscious sweet and crunchy glory are often at the top of the list. Traditional desserts are loaded with calories and fat, much of it heavily saturated.

The good news is that you can have your cake and eat it, too! …read more of Ginger Fruit Ring: Luscious, Low Fat and Vegan! here