by Anna-Lisa Finger | May 6, 2011 | Breakfast Foods, Recipes, Sweet Things, Vegetarian Recipes
Carrying energy bars with you can help you eat healthier and save on money and time. But bars can get expensive if you eat them all the time that’s why I came up with my own. These bars are nutritious, easy to make, and less expensive than store bought bars....
by Anna-Lisa Finger | May 6, 2011 | Entrees, Recipes, Vegan Recipes, Vegetarian Recipes
I didn’t know how easy it was to make your own falafel until I tried this recipe which I adapted from Ainsley Harriott. Falafel are ground chickpea patties fried in oil. They are usually served in a pita pocket but can also be eaten platter-style with a...
by Anna-Lisa Finger | May 4, 2011 | Recipes, Sides, Dips, Spreads, Vegetarian Recipes
Yogurt is a great source of protein and is so easy to make. When I went to India a few years ago, yogurt is made fresh daily. I’m taking it a step further and making a thick Greek-style yogurt but if you prefer regular yogurt you can stop at step 4....
by Anna-Lisa Finger | Apr 30, 2011 | Breads & Pizza, Recipes, Vegan Recipes
Adapted from Jim Lahey, Sullivan Street Bakery in New York City. This is the easiest bread you will ever make. Start it Friday night and you have delicious bread Saturday afternoon. People won’t believe you made it yourself. You will make it over and over...
by Anna-Lisa Finger | Apr 26, 2011 | Entrees, Recipes, Vegetarian Recipes
I saw Rick Bayless make this recipe on PBS. It looked so appetizing and easy to do, that I ran out to get some kale and made it for dinner that night. It is now one of my staple dishes I make when I want to have a meat-free meal. Kale is one of these...
by Anna-Lisa Finger | Apr 24, 2011 | Recipes, Sweet Things, Vegetarian Recipes
This ice cream reminds me of Jacques Torres’s spicy hot chocolate in New York City except, it’s better. It’s lower in calories than regular ice cream and has a chocolaty, cinnamon-y flavor. It surprises you with a slight spicy kick which comes from...