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)
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Buffalo Cauliflower Bites with Vegan Blue Cheese Dressing (gluten free, vegan, dairy free, soy free, nut free)
I know, I know... it's been done. And done, and done, before. It's not going to stop me from offering my version of this quintessential party finger food. The reason being, that I'm fairly certain that these spicy little bites are going to knock your Super Bowl socks off. Assuming there are such a thing … Continue reading Buffalo Cauliflower Bites with Vegan Blue Cheese Dressing (gluten free, vegan, dairy free, soy free, nut 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)
Hint of Lemon Cornmeal Waffles with Blueberry Compote (vegan and gluten-free)
Steaming hot, crispy edged, kiss-of-lemon cornmeal waffles adorned with a warm, syrupy blueberry compote... Sounds pretty good on a blustery, snow-swirling, Sunday morning, doesn't it? With a temperature read of about 10 degrees (that's Fahrenheit. -12 C for my dear readers outside of the U.S.) Yeah... that's COLD. These heavenly waffles are just the thing … Continue reading Hint of Lemon Cornmeal Waffles with Blueberry Compote (vegan and gluten-free)
No-Cook, Five Minute, Classic Pizza Sauce
Pizza is a popular menu item at our house. If it was up to my husband, we would have pizza for dinner 7 nights a week. Probably for lunch too. During the colder winter months, pizza makes an appearance on our plates at least once a week. Usually on the weekends. Over the years I've … Continue reading No-Cook, Five Minute, Classic Pizza Sauce
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)
Peanut Butter and Banana Buckwheat Muffins (vegan + gluten-free)
Wow, 2016! Five days in, and it still hasn't sunk in yet. I hope you are all starting out the year feeling fresh, vibrant, and ready for all the fabulous things in store. As I sit here writing this, the sun is shining brightly into our house as my little one hops around me stopping … Continue reading Peanut Butter and Banana Buckwheat Muffins (vegan + gluten-free)
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