No-Chicken Veggie Noodle Soup (vegan,gluten free)

Well winter finally arrived here a few days ago, now that Christmas Eve is only a blink away! Today, however, it is raining cats and dogs and the temperature is creeping back up. It's supposed to be near 50 on Christmas, unheard of in Michigan! While it was getting chilly, all I really wanted to … Continue reading No-Chicken Veggie Noodle Soup (vegan,gluten free)

Salted Gingerbread Caramels (vegan + refined sugar-free)

Looking for an easy, but impressive, homemade holiday candy that is sure to wow even the most skeptical vegan dessert critics? Here it is! Salted caramels. Does reading those two words make your mouth water as much as it does mine? There is just something about chewy-gooey, buttery, rich, sweet, salty, melt in your mouth … Continue reading Salted Gingerbread Caramels (vegan + refined sugar-free)

Sweet Potato Chocolate Chip Cookies (vegan and gluten free)

Soft, chewy, melt-in-your-mouth, with chocolate chips in every bite. These cookies are everything a chocolate chip cookie should be, plus a whole lot more. Not only are they free of eggs, dairy, gluten, oil, or butter, they also have a not so secret "secret" ingredient. No, your eyes weren't deceiving you when you read the … Continue reading Sweet Potato Chocolate Chip Cookies (vegan and gluten free)

Vegan Japanese Pan Noodles with Homemade Healthier Teriyaki Sauce

I've had it on my to-do list for quite some time to recreate a favorite dish from a certain fast food noodle place, and I finally got around to it. Shiitake mushrooms, carrots, bean sprouts, and broccoli are stir fried with thick Udon noodles in a sweet and tangy teriyaki sauce.  It was so easy! … Continue reading Vegan Japanese Pan Noodles with Homemade Healthier Teriyaki Sauce

Gingerbread Whoopie Pies with Pumpkin Creme Filling (vegan & gluten-free)

Another season. Another reason. For makin' whoopeeee. Pies, that is. Whoopie Pies. They are not really pies. They're more like cookies with a filling. Actually the cookies are more like cake than cookies. Kinda. Yeah, I don't know what they are. But I know I like 'em. I had never made whoopie pies until this … Continue reading Gingerbread Whoopie Pies with Pumpkin Creme Filling (vegan & gluten-free)

Pumpkin French Toast with a Protein Boost (vegan)

Can you tell I'm scrambling to get in as many fall recipes as I can before it becomes completely taboo to even mention anything stereo-typically autumn? I am sort of wincing right now as I'm sure some of you want to slap me through your computer screen for even mentioning pumpkin again. Well, if you're … Continue reading Pumpkin French Toast with a Protein Boost (vegan)

Fall into Winter Salad with Roasted Beets, Fennel, Persimmons, and a Creamy Tahini Maple Dressing

This vibrant salad proves that your meals don't have to be bland in the winter months. You can still eat a fresh, colorful, veggie and fruit filled salads bursting with flavor and beautifying nutrients. When I first made this salad I wasn't sure all of these distinct flavors would mesh, but I was so surprised how … Continue reading Fall into Winter Salad with Roasted Beets, Fennel, Persimmons, and a Creamy Tahini Maple Dressing

Two Potato Bean Burritos with Cheeze Sauce (Vegan)

These skillet-grilled, hearty vegan burritos are stuffed with roasted and seasoned white and sweet potatoes, onions, tomatoes, and my special cheeze sauce. They are the perfect meal to prepare during the week, when you're short on time, but positively hangry from running yourself in every direction all day. These filling burritos are ready in about … Continue reading Two Potato Bean Burritos with Cheeze Sauce (Vegan)

Vegan Coconut Milk French Toast with Fried Plaintains

This post is coming at you on such a whim. I really wasn't planning on posting this today. It was just an idea that's been floating around my head for the last couple of days that I finally decided to just make already! To my surprise and delight it came out perfectly! This french toast … Continue reading Vegan Coconut Milk French Toast with Fried Plaintains

Pumpkin Spice Date Syrup for Lattes + How to Make the Perfect Healthy & Dairy-Free PSL

I meant to post this recipe during the PSL frenzy at the beginning of fall, but alas, it was just not ready yet. After several attempts, I am happy to say that I think I've come up with the perfect pumpkin spice syrup. If you're anything like me, you haven't grown tired of all the … Continue reading Pumpkin Spice Date Syrup for Lattes + How to Make the Perfect Healthy & Dairy-Free PSL