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So it is August and our gardens are filled with zucchini! We can make zucchini bread; but sometimes we want something savory. That is when I like to make these zucchini fritters! I like to serve them with this vegan ranch dressing. We have been making this dressing...

If you are wondering what to eat for the big game these cauliflower wings are the best!! I have to admit I never ate real chicken wings before I became plant-based. But I love cauliflower! These wings are easy to make and everyone at your party will love them!...

Here is the recipe for the butternut squash soup I made on News 25 Lifestyles this week! This is a thick hearty soup that everyone will love! Here is a link to my appearance https://www.tristatehomepage.com/lifestyles/susannahs-perfect-soup-for-the-winter-season/ And...

Happy New Year Everyone, Here is the black eyed pea stew I made on News 25 Lifestyles today! In case you missed it, here is a link to the video. https://www.tristatehomepage.com/lifestyles/food-for-life-chef-susannah-dickman-makes-new-years-tradition-hoppin-john/ Here...

It is zucchini time!! The time when we put our extra zucchini on our neighbors porch, ring the doorbell and then run away! The weather here in the Midwest is finally cooling down a bit and you may want to think about baking soon. This is a delicious zucchini cookie...

Hello Everyone, When Ange said the new cooking challenge would be using a typical recipe in an unusual way I knew I had to make sweet potato BBQ! This recipe was shared with me by another FFL Instructor and it is delicious and so easy. Here are a few pictures from the...

In case you haven't heard, egg prices are going up! There is also a shortage of eggs. Being plant-based I have used many egg replacements and now is a good time to share them with you! I did a segment on News 25 Lifestyles to share the many different options you can...

When I think of New Year's Eve and New Year's Day, I think of appetizers! I had the opportunity to be on News 25 Lifestyles to show my family's favorites! Here is the link to the video segment...

Cranberries are in season and one of my favorite fruits to have on hand during the winter! I buy a lot of them and freeze what we don't eat to save for the rest of the year. I love to make cranberry sauce, put the fresh cranberries in bread and muffins! This cranberry...

Starting tonight Dan and I made one of the salads we love to eat for the upcoming winter Holidays on Meatless Monday Evansville. I never ate Brussel Sprouts when I was young, the first time I ever saw them being served I did not appreciate the odor. Well, fast forward...

Over 30 years ago the National Healthy Aging Campaign began! It is a month set aside to draw attention to the positive sides of aging! When Angie asked me to film a segment for Lifestyles I knew I had to share information from Dr. Greger from his new Book "How Not to...

Thanks to our neighbor we have an abundance of tomatoes! On our last Meatless Monday Evansville Dan and I prepared some of the tomatoes so that we could make my marinara sauce in my slow cooker. Here is link to the video https://www.facebook.com/tristateffl77/ We like...

Summer is almost over and it is time for back to school, I did a cooking segment on Lifestyles and shared some of our favorite easy recipes for breakfast, lunch, snacks, dinner and dessert that children will enjoy! Here is the link to the segment from News 25...

I love tofu! There are a number of ways we like to cook tofu, most of the time we back it in the oven or air fryer. Today we decided to grill tofu on our electric outside grill! This recipe comes from Shane and Simple, link below....

This week is Derby Week in Kentucky! Ange is having local chefs make typical Derby recipes on News 25 Lifestyles all this week. Today was the day for me to be on. I decided to make this delicious Benedictine Dip that has been a staple in Kentucky since the 1900’s. It...

When asked what my favorite bean is, I don't even have to think about it! I always say Chickpeas aka Garbanzo Beans! When you think about a bean I think chickpeas are the most versatile. I mean they can be roasted, made into hummus, become plant-based burgers, etc. I...

Today I was on News 25 Lifestyles. Ange asked me to make a Power Salad. While I was not familiar with the term Power Salad, I knew the perfect salad and dressing to make! Often when we think of salads we think boring! Well, I can guarantee that this salad is not...

Happy New Year! Although we are nearing the middle of the month I hope your 2024 is off to a good start! It has been a busy couple of weeks for me, but I finally have the change to sit down with a hot cup of tea and write to all of you. Although so far we have missed...

I am so excited to share this exciting new pumpkin we found at our local farm market. At least once a week from mid May to late October we drove to Bud's to get the best tomatoes in our area. Some weeks we also bought zucchini, peppers, and watermelon. Towards the end...

I love being on News 25 Lifestyles with Ange and Ron, here I am making a delicious breakfast pumpkin casserole! Here is the link to watch the segment. https://www.tristatehomepage.com/lifestyles/susannah-dickman-pumpkin-oatmeal-bake/ What I love about this breakfast...

Yeah! Fall is finally here; although with the warm weather you wouldn't know it! I love everything about Fall, the leaves changing, pumpkins, squash of every kind, the cooler weather and wearing sweaters! I also love Fall because it means that Winter is coming, I know...

For Meatless Monday Evansville on August 28, 2023 Both Dan and I decided we were tired of summer and hot weather! We also had gone to a local Apple Orchard to pick Johnathan and Gala apples. Dan loves apples and Johnathan's are his favorite! We decided that we would...

  I purchased my first dehydrator over 30 years ago when my sons were little. I wanted to make healthy snacks for them that were low in sugar and did not contain other additives. I started with fruits and dehydrated apples, bananas, and watermelon. I even made...

I always love cooking with Ange on News 25 Lifestyles! Today I cooked from home and it was great! I love hearts of palm, you can find them in just about any grocery store and they are high in antioxidants and potassium. Hearts of Palm are also low in calories and high...

I always have a great time appearing on News 25 Local Lifestyles with Ange and Ron! Here is my latest appearance from Tuesday August 15. This is an easy delicious recipe to make for lunch or as a side for dinner. Here is the link to my apperance...

My family and I were so excited to share our plant-based journey with MamaSeez! MamaSeez is a great plant-based delivery service that brings delicious plant-based foods right to your door. Hear the link to check them out! https://www.mamasezz.com Here is the link to...

I hope you are having a nice Memorial Day and you have the chance to spend time with your family and friends. We spent a wonderful weekend visiting our son and daughter-in-law! With the official start of summer it is time for picnics and barbecues! One of my favorite...