Dr McDougall’s wife Mary’s Festival Dal Soup is delicious. I added 2 cups of diced potatoes to her recipe with 4 cups of shredded kale for the win. With the addition of potatoes it’s a 1 point bowl of goodness. The extra 2 cups of potatoes ups the yield from 4 to 6 bowls.

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In my heart of hearts I believe people would like to have more kitchen confidence, but lack basic training in ‘how to use your knife like a pro‘. With a little practice this is a simple skill to learn. This is not a skill just for TV personalities!! Once you master this skill your world

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The China Study All Star Collection has a lot of great recipes. This is by Dreena Burton and called Mellow Lentil “Sniffle” Soup. Absolutely delicious and zero points. I added 3 large handfuls of chopped kale at the end of cooking.  Here’s the recipe https://dreenaburton.com/best-vegan-soup-recipes/ It’s #nooil and very budget friendly too! #zeropoints #plantbased #wfpb

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‘Cauliflower Taco Meat’ has such a great texture and flavor. I’ve been wanting to make this all week. There’s enough left over to make a taco salad tomorrow. I  honestly don’t know the difference between a taco and a burrito so I’ll call this a burrito because it’s soft and rolled. The base is #oilfree

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“An apple a day keeps the doctor away”… If you’re hungry, grab an apple and not a donut. Thinking of fast food? Why not grab an apple instead of junk. No cooking required, no counting points, no fat, no cholesterol…. It’s a win win!! Dr. Michael Greger puts apples to the test – fact or

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  It’s easy to make #WW Roasted Cauliflower & Apple Salad with Pepitas  #olfree and eliminate a ton of points  Roast the cauliflower with no oil – it still gets brown and crispy. Use #nooil #forksoverknives Dijon Vinaigrette recipe. The salad is delish. It’s a nice combo of crispy apples, carrots and pepitas. The #cauliflower

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This is a super delish #cauliflower #recipe. I used my crisper tray for cooking and it came out nice and crispy. The original recipe called for 2 tablespoons of oil & I eliminated it completely. Recipe source: Yummly Za’atar Roasted Cauliflower, Red Onion, and Lentil Salad with Harissa Tahini Dressing (Gluten Free) – 4points #nooil

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THE KEY TO A GREAT PARTY IS BEING ORGANIZED!! Throwing a party can be a little stressful, especially if you are busy with work, family and life.  Here are some tips and tricks to minimize the the stress in getting yourself organized. It’s a simple checklist that I think you’ll find very useful. It’s broken

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Hummus – Chickpea Dip Makes 6 Servings ∙ (from Lebanese Mountain Cooking by Laird Hamady) INGREDIENTS 2½ cups cooked chickpeas 3 tablespoons chickpea juice ⅓ cup tahini (sesame seed paste made from cold ground toasted sesame seeds) ⅓ cup fresh lemon juice (or more to taste) 1 teaspoon salt (or more to taste) 1 large

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  “So you think this is just another day in your life? It’s not just another day. It is the one day that is given to you…today.” ~ Br. David Steindl-Rast If you have 5 minutes it’ll be 5 minutes well spent watching https://youtu.be/zSt7k_q_qRU    #jillskitchen