Cooked tempeh cubes are combined with crunchy carrots and celery, scallions, parsley, grapes, and walnuts, then tossed with my creamy, oil-free vegan (and raw) Healthy Mayo, for a tasty summer salad/sandwich filling that rivals surpasses it's conventional counterparts! I'm so excited to share one of my favorite recipes today, which comes from my dear, sweet … Continue reading Mom’s Tempeh Chk’n Salad
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Healthy Mayo! Vegan, Raw, and Oil-Free
It's summertime. For reals now. It perpetually smells like cut grass when you step outside, the weather forecast is peppered with humidity and thunderstorms, and picnics and barbecues are on everyone's agenda. I love summer. I love summer food. Tons of fresh fruits and veggies, sandwiches, and salads galore! A very important part of all … Continue reading Healthy Mayo! Vegan, Raw, and Oil-Free
Almond Butter Carob Overnight Oats with Bananas and Coconut
There are so many mornings when I wake up and think, gee... some overnight oats or chia pudding sure would be good. Too bad I used that extra five minutes perusing endless pancake stacks on Instagram before bed instead of stirring together a … Continue reading Almond Butter Carob Overnight Oats with Bananas and Coconut
Crispy Cauliflower Po’ Boy Sandwich with Vegan Remoulade Sauce
One of my favorite sandwiches back in the day was the classic Po' Boy, a Louisiana/New Orleans favorite, complete with fried shrimp, french baguette, and mayonnaise-based remoulade sauce. Being from Michigan, I can't vouch for the authenticity of the po' boys I've had, but I can say that the best one I've ever eaten was … Continue reading Crispy Cauliflower Po’ Boy Sandwich with Vegan Remoulade Sauce
Soft and Chewy Coconut-Oat Chocolate Chip Cookies (a.k.a. Pantry Cookies) – vegan and gluten-free
Sometimes, you just have to have a warm, melt-in-your mouth chocolate chip cookie. This is the perfect healthy vegan and gluten free cookie recipe to have on hand for when you gotta have chocolate chip cookies, but you're running low on ingredients. No dates, bananas, nut butter, or almond milk? No problem. One evening last week, … Continue reading Soft and Chewy Coconut-Oat Chocolate Chip Cookies (a.k.a. Pantry Cookies) – vegan and gluten-free
Minted Strawberry and Avocado Beauty Salad with Balsamic Glaze
Ingredients: 2-3 cups of fresh hulled and halved strawberries 1 large avocado, cut into chunks or slices 2 Tbsp finely chopped fresh mint 1/2 a lime Balsamic Glaze 1 cup balsamic vinegar Instructions: Make your glaze. Simply bring the vinegar to a low boil, then reduce heat to a low simmer. Keep an eye on … Continue reading Minted Strawberry and Avocado Beauty Salad with Balsamic Glaze
Carob Melon Smoothie & A Bonus Recipe for Caffeine-Free + Sugar-Free Frozen Latte!
Today's lucky number is two. Not only am I posting two days in a row, but it's also a two-fer Tuesday special! I know, it's almost too much. If you've ever scrolled through my Recipe page, then it comes as no surprise that I love smoothies. I have more smoothies and milkshake recipes than any … Continue reading Carob Melon Smoothie & A Bonus Recipe for Caffeine-Free + Sugar-Free Frozen Latte!
Four Ingredient Healthy Golden Nuggets (vegan and gluten-free)
It's been a little quiet on the FYB front the last few days. I had to work over the weekend, and then my daughter and I spent some time visiting family in the country. It was also an opportunity for me to test and photograph some recipes I'm working on for an upcoming project (details … Continue reading Four Ingredient Healthy Golden Nuggets (vegan and gluten-free)
BBQ Lentil Collard Wraps
This summery sandwich wrap features some of my favorite ingredients: roasted sweet potatoes, creamy avocados, crunchy greens and sweet onions, and lentils doused in sweet and tangy barbecue sauce. Serve this wondrous wrap with fresh fruit (and perhaps some peanut butter oat chocolate chip cookies) and you have all the makings of a delicious and … Continue reading BBQ Lentil Collard Wraps
Happy Hemp-Strawberry Smoothie – Naturally Protein-Packed
I've been holding onto this smoothie idea for a while now. I believe the first time I whipped up this strawberry shake was last fall. Miraculously, I actually wrote down the ingredients and amounts that I used, and even more amazingly, I managed to save the notebook where I jotted them down. My plan was … Continue reading Happy Hemp-Strawberry Smoothie – Naturally Protein-Packed
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