Monthly Archives: September 2022

Garlic Spinach Pasta

2022-10-17T13:30:38-04:00

Garlic Spinach Pasta By Eric AdamsOriginally posted on the Message magazine website https://www.messagemagazine.com/issues/2021-january-february/tips-for-living-your-healthiest-life/. Print Recipe Ingredients Instructions Brown veggie burger in a small amount of olive oil. Add onions, bell pepper and garlic and sauté for 3-5 minutes. Add spinach and steam till wilted. Stir in pasta, green onions, basil and seasonings. Adjust to taste. Top with vegan Parmesan Cheese.

Garlic Spinach Pasta2022-10-17T13:30:38-04:00

Kale Soup

2022-10-17T13:29:30-04:00

Kale Soup By Eric Adams Originally posted on the Message magazine website https://www.messagemagazine.com/issues/2021-january-february/tips-for-living-your-healthiest-life/ Print Recipe Ingredients Instructions In a large pot, place a small amount of olive or coconut oil. Heat and add veggie meat, stir-frying till brown. Add onions and garlic. Cook for about 2-3 minutes. Add cabbage, kale, tomato and potatoes. Stir-fry till cabbage and greens are limp. Stir in seasonings. Add 1 quart of water, then more to allow for ingredients to float around. Bring to boil, then turn down [...]

Kale Soup2022-10-17T13:29:30-04:00

Cashew Dressing

2024-06-24T14:35:48-04:00

Cashew Dressing By Donna Green Goodman, MPHOriginally posted on the Message magazine website https://www.messagemagazine.com/health/wellness-wednesday-a-picnic-in-the-park/. Print Recipe Ingredients Instructions Blend orange juice and cashew butter until smooth. Add more or less orange juice to achieve desired consistency.

Cashew Dressing2024-06-24T14:35:48-04:00

Creamy Coleslaw

2024-06-24T14:36:31-04:00

Creamy Coleslaw By Donna Green Goodman, MPHOriginally posted on the Message magazine website https://www.messagemagazine.com/health/wellness-wednesday-a-picnic-in-the-park/. Print Recipe SaladIngredients Cashew DressingIngredients Instructions Blend orange juice and cashew butter until smooth. Add more or less orange juice to achieve desired consistency. Toss dressing and all salad ingredients in a bowl.  Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes and serve.       Bonus Tips Variation: Omit bell pepper and cashew dressing. Add 2 [...]

Creamy Coleslaw2024-06-24T14:36:31-04:00

Eddie’s Favorite Banana Pudding

2022-10-10T15:02:10-04:00

Eddie’s Favorite Banana Pudding By Donna Green Goodman, MPHOriginally posted on the Message magazine website https://www.messagemagazine.com/health/wellness-wednesday-a-picnic-in-the-park/. Print Recipe Ingredients Instructions Mix pudding mix with tofu according to directions on the package, using your favorite brand of vanilla soy milk to make it blendable and easy to spread. On the bottom and sides of an 8″ x8″ baking dish, place a layer of vanilla wafers. Layer half the sliced bananas and half the pudding. Repeat again, ending with pudding. Top with crushed vanilla wafers [...]

Eddie’s Favorite Banana Pudding2022-10-10T15:02:10-04:00

Carob Brownies

2022-10-10T14:54:02-04:00

Carob Brownies By Donna Green Goodman, MPHOriginally posted on the Message magazine website https://www.messagemagazine.com/whole-life/plant-powered-black-people/wellness-wednesday-its-healthy-recipe-time-carob-brownies/. Print Recipe Ingredients Instructions In a mixing bowl measure all dry ingredients. In another container, measure and mix all liquid ingredients. Pour liquid mixture into dry ingredients and mix together quickly. Add optional nuts and carob chips. Place batter into an 8×12 baking dish that has been sprayed with vegetable oil spray. Place in a 350-degree oven and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the [...]

Carob Brownies2022-10-10T14:54:02-04:00

Glenda’s Black Bean “Burgers”

2022-10-10T14:50:04-04:00

Glenda’s Black Bean "Burgers" By Donna Green Goodman, MPHOriginally posted on the Message magazine website https://www.messagemagazine.com/whole-life/plant-powered-black-people/glendas-black-bean-burgers/.   Print Recipe Ingredients Instructions Blend beans and other ingredients in a blender, adding 1-1 1/2 cups of water-(1/2 cup at a time) until you have a firm mixture. Shape into patties. Brown on each side in a preheated 400-degree oven on a pan that has been covered with 2 tablespoons of oil.

Glenda’s Black Bean “Burgers”2022-10-10T14:50:04-04:00

Not Reese’s Carob Candy

2022-10-10T14:47:56-04:00

Not Reese’s Carob Candy By Donna Green Goodman, MPH Originally posted on the Message magazine website https://www.messagemagazine.com/whole-life/plant-powered-black-people/wellness-wednesday-its-healthy-recipe-time-not-reeses-carob-candy/  . Print Recipe Ingredients Instructions Place all ingredients in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave until chips are softened. Stir and pour batter into a lightly oiled pan. Chill. Cut into squares and serve. (You can also make in a double broiler). Bonus Tips Variations: Add mint; ½ cup granola; chopped coconut

Not Reese’s Carob Candy2022-10-10T14:47:56-04:00

Vegan Gummies

2022-09-19T17:50:13-04:00

Vegan Gummies By Jamie Domm   "These are soft, which makes them a great snack for young children and 38 year-old women.” Print Recipe Ingredients Instructions In a medium pan, bring the juice to a simmer. Once simmering, add the agar powder, and honey. Whisk while simmering, for 5 minutes. Allow to cool for 5 minutes before using a dropper to transfer the solution to your molds. Cool in the fridge for at least 10 minutes. Pop out and eat immediately, or [...]

Vegan Gummies2022-09-19T17:50:13-04:00

Sweet Potato Roti

2022-09-19T17:50:33-04:00

Sweet Potato Roti By Andrea Keele   “When I tried this simple sweet potato roti recipe, I texted a photo to Pearly, my cooking mentor and friend. I think she was proud of me.” Print Recipe Ingredients Instructions Cook the sweet potatoes in an oven or microwave, peel and mash while hot. Measure the sweet potato and combine in a bowl with flour. Mix with a fork, until well-mixed, then hand knead, but don’t over- knead. Roll the dough into a log [...]

Sweet Potato Roti2022-09-19T17:50:33-04:00
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