My sincerest apologies for the sporadic/erratic/completely unpredictable posting style I've been dabbling in for the last few weeks. I've never had much of a set schedule for the blog, but lately things have really gotten off-track, and I hope to hop back on the recipe train and share a bunch of new, yummy, beauty-boosting … Continue reading Baja Cauliflower Tostadas – vegan, gluten-free
Strawberry Shortcake Nice Cream Bars (v,gf, sf, raw)
Strawberry season has sadly come to a close in our neck of the woods, but I have a fun strawberry recipe to share with you all as a little farewell. These (n)ice cream bars were inspired by one of my favorite childhood frozen treats, Good Humor Strawberry Shortcake Dessert Bars. Does anyone else remember these? … Continue reading Strawberry Shortcake Nice Cream Bars (v,gf, sf, raw)
Mom’s Tempeh Chk’n Salad
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
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
DIY Raw Cacao Super Antioxidant Face Mask
If you've ever dreamed of face-planting into a rich, chocolate-y dessert, then have I got a treat for you today. That's right, I'm suggesting you smear chocolate "pudding" all over your face, on purpose. Clear some space on your schedule, friends, it's time for a chocolate spa day! The inspiration for this creamy cacao face mask came … Continue reading DIY Raw Cacao Super Antioxidant Face Mask
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!