Creamy Cannellini Bean One Skillet Meal with Cashew Cream

Have you heard of cashew cream?  Interest in plant-based recipes is growing and that’s where cashew cream comes into play. In its simplest state, cashew cream consists of soaking, then blending, “raw” cashews with water for a creamy, vegan alternative to heavy cream. It can stand in for coconut milk, as well.  Cashew cream subs in for whipping cream in this recipe for creamy Italian … Continue reading Creamy Cannellini Bean One Skillet Meal with Cashew Cream

Ravioli and Tater Tot Casseroles to Tote

I love chatting with Matt Swaim each Thursday morning on the Sonrise Morning Show/Sacred Heart Radio to talk about Bible foods & herbs. Today, we concentrated on easy casseroles to tote to someone under the weather. Or a family with a new born. Or folks who just need a friendly “hello”. So many instances where the Works of Mercy can be employed! These recipes are … Continue reading Ravioli and Tater Tot Casseroles to Tote

Turkey Chili with Red Lentils

When it comes to substituting ingredients in recipes, there are 2 kinds of cooks. On the one hand, some folks abandon making the recipe altogether. The other, more adventurous cooks, feel confident enough to go ahead and sub what feels sensible to them.  I was in that exact situation this morning. I cleaned out the freezer and found a generous pound of ground turkey that … Continue reading Turkey Chili with Red Lentils