I've felt the need lately to simplify my meals. I've also had some requests from people I know who have been feeling overwhelmed with the task of adopting healthier eating habits, and just want some easy ideas for plant-based dishes that can be made in a flash. Trust me, I get it. I, too, feel … Continue reading Simply Delicious: Sautéed Rainbow Chard and Garlic
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5 Ingredient Silver Dollar Sweet Chickpea Flour Pancakes (vegan + gluten-free)
Today is International Pancake Day and I want to share my favorite gluten-free and vegan pancake recipe. I love this recipe because it only requires 5 relatively inexpensive, easy to find (maybe already in your kitchen) ingredients. Just one kind of flour is needed, no gums or starches or any other sort of special additions. … Continue reading 5 Ingredient Silver Dollar Sweet Chickpea Flour Pancakes (vegan + gluten-free)
Cherry Cloud Parfait (raw, vegan, sugar-free)
If you follow me on Instagram, you may have noticed I've been on a tart cherry kick. I've been buying them frozen, and I just can't get enough. Today's dessert is something I dreamed up one night when I was in the thick of my tart cherry infatuation. This is the perfect dreamy dessert to … Continue reading Cherry Cloud Parfait (raw, vegan, sugar-free)
Raw Carrot Walnut Raisin Salad with Creamy Almond Butter Dressing (with variations)
It's amazing how an extra 25 degrees and several more minutes of daylight can make you feel like Spring is right around the corner. This weekend it's been a balmy 45 degrees (7 degrees C) and I'm just trying not to get over-excited. The snow is melting, my light weight coat came back out, and … Continue reading Raw Carrot Walnut Raisin Salad with Creamy Almond Butter Dressing (with variations)
Starfruit Green Smoothie
My third and final smoothie in this series features a fruit I've never tried in a smoothie before. Starfruit. I've often overlooked this uniquely shaped produce in the grocery store. Other than as a garnish in a fruit bowl, I was never quite sure what to do with it. After hearing the sad news last … Continue reading Starfruit Green Smoothie
Golden Years Turmeric Smoothie (whop whop whop)
If you've never tipped a little turmeric into your smoothie, I'm here to tell you you're missing out. Talk about a unique and utterly delicious sipping experience. Combined with cold creamy coconut milk, frozen mango + pineapple, a touch of fresh ginger, and a sprinkle of sweet Ceylon cinnamon, and you've got your self one … Continue reading Golden Years Turmeric Smoothie (whop whop whop)
Sweet and Creamy Maple Tahini Fruit Dip (and Why You Should Eat More Tahini)
Most people know tahini as a main ingredient in hummus; a thick, somewhat bitter paste made of ground sesame seeds. There are, however, so many yummy ways to use tahini. I love using it in a tasty sauce to pour over falafel, and it makes a delicious and easy creamy salad dressing. Tahini is also … Continue reading Sweet and Creamy Maple Tahini Fruit Dip (and Why You Should Eat More Tahini)
Hearty Crock-Pot Split Pea Soup with Homemade Croutons and Coconut Bacon (Vegan)
You guys, this is exciting. Today's recipe represents a revolution in my kitchen. A discovery of epic proportions. The realization that a pot does not indeed need to be stood over, stirred, and stared into. I've heard tell the wonders of this contraption, but never did I believe it. I myself own not one, but … Continue reading Hearty Crock-Pot Split Pea Soup with Homemade Croutons and Coconut Bacon (Vegan)
Decadent Orange Chocolate Mousse (vegan)
Whooaaahhh December! Hold your horses, er reindeer... just seriously, slowwwww down! Christmas is only 16 days away and that fact has me in a happy sort of panic. I just love this time of year, the lights, the smells, the food, the family, the hoopla! The days leading up to Christmas seem to go by … Continue reading Decadent Orange Chocolate Mousse (vegan)
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)
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