Pasta Tomato Sauce This is my absolute favorite pasta tomato sauce. It is so flavorful and delicious! This recipe is a variation on an old Mario Batali recipe I came across years ago. We’ve been making a version of it ever since, slowly adding more vegetables over time, because that’s how we like to roll! Thyme is the shining star ingredient of this tomato sauce,…
Peach Noyaux Extract – Almond Extract from Peach Pits I started making peach noyaux extract after reading Alice Waters My Pantry (one of my favorite cookbooks!). Peach pit extract adds such a wonderful almond-like flavor to baked goods and it smells oh so decadent. I ran out of noyaux sometime this spring, and I’ve been impatiently waiting for peach season just so I can make…
Eggplant Dip with Roasted Red Pepper I absolutely love this delicious plant-based veggie dip. We’ve been making this roasted eggplant and red pepper dip for at least 10 years and we never seem to grow tired of it. It’s just that good! Plus this is another kid favorite, my three-year-old just likes to scoop it up with his hand and eat it. This is…
Quick Pickled Red Onions Making street tacos at home is actually easier than it seems, but you’ve got to have the right toppings. Pickled red onions are a must, it’s not a taco without pickled onions! Plus these are just so easy to make and they last for a while in the refrigerator so you can always have some ready. And who doesn’t love…
Cilantro Chimichurri This healthy and zesty cilantro chimichurri sauce will add a mouthful of flavor to any dish. I especially love it on grilled veggies. Chimichurri can be used in so many ways, but we primarily use it as a sauce or a marinade. Move over ketchup! Health Benefits of Cilantro Parsley is no doubt good for you, but cilantro may be even better. Healthline…
Black Bean and Corn Salsa Hello, summer! Wake up your taste buds with this unique flavor combo—black beans, corn, and bell pepper tossed in a garlicky lime balsamic dressing. It’s a strange mash up of flavors that is surprisingly delicious. This vegan salsa is great served with tortilla chips or on top of tacos. My mom and aunt deserve the credit for this recipe….
Fermented Lemons Adding a little fermented lemons to your cooking adds a totally unique and zesty flavor. We started making these a couple of years back after being inspired by reading My Pantry by Alice Waters. Fermented lemons, also known as preserved lemons, are great in salad dressings or delicious on sautéed broccoli; the options are endless! Plus these are a naturally fermented food,…
Tomatillo Guacamole There is nothing better than homemade tomatillo guacamole, and this super-easy guacamole is always a big hit. Tomatillos make this guacamole a little more tangy than your regular version. Tomatillo guacamole is amazing on tacos! Plus, I love guac with a lot of garlic, lime, and a lot of cilantro. Below is the mild version I make for my kids, but it…
Lemon and Garlic Hummus I love hummus and this easy to make lemon and garlic hummus recipe is the best hummus recipe. We make a batch almost every week! It is really so quick, just toss all ingredients into the blender and ta-da, homemade hummus! I am always looking for more ways to eat beans. They are such a good source of plant-based protein,…
