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
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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!
Superfood Dark Chocolate Bark – Two Ways (Vegan)
My post today is dedicated to the person who has taught me about the important things in life... including chocolate. She's the most self-less, understanding, patient, supportive, compassionate, thoughtful, strong, kind, and genuine person I've ever met. Because of her, I want to be the best "me" I can be... as a wife, mom, friend, … Continue reading Superfood Dark Chocolate Bark – Two Ways (Vegan)
Plant-Powered Ideas for a Healthy Cinco de Mayo Fiesta!
Tomorrow is Cinco de Mayo, and if you love Mexican-inspired dishes as much as my husband and I do, then this is a perfect opportunity to throw together a sabroso (i.e. tasty) homemade feast! Today I'm sharing some of my favorite healthy, plant-powered ideas from Feeding Your Beauty and some of my favorite sites around the web, … Continue reading Plant-Powered Ideas for a Healthy Cinco de Mayo Fiesta!
Shiitake Fajitas with Spicy Roasted Sweet Potatoes
I had to use every ounce of willpower not to title this post Shii-takos. Because although it would've been amusing, fajitas are a much more accurate description for these tasty little pockets of marinated mushroom goodness. If you're anything like me, there are times when you're just in a fajita frame of mind. Every now and … Continue reading Shiitake Fajitas with Spicy Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Green Pea Pesto Spaghetti: Healthy & Easy Dinner in 30 Minutes (or Less)
I love, love, love perusing fancy and complex dinner recipes around the internet and within the pages of my ever-expanding cookbook collection. Sometimes, I even work up the energy required to make one of those recipes, spending well over an hour in the kitchen, dirtying up all the bowls and making a glorious mess of the … Continue reading Green Pea Pesto Spaghetti: Healthy & Easy Dinner in 30 Minutes (or Less)
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