Who doesn’t love a good sandwich? This black bean and squash torta doesn’t disappoint! Inspired by one of my favorite lunch spots in Denver, Moxie, this is a hearty sandwich, super flavorful with a hint of spice. Plus, I love that it’s a hot sandwich, which makes it great to enjoy in the wintertime. You all know I am not eating cold food on a…
Pico de gallo, the rooster’s beak, or so it directly translates from Spanish. A strange name for a tasty salsa. Also known as salsa fresca or fresh sauce. A more fitting name, but I prefer the more eclectic pico de gallo. Whatever you want to call it, this simple salsa recipe is a timeless classic. It’s easy to make and only requires a few ingredients….
I am obsessed with this spicy chipotle cashew crema. It’s super easy to make and amazingly delicious, I mean, like lickable good. This creamy, yet dairy-free sauce is perfect on tacos, as a sandwich spread, or I’ve even used it as a chip dip, and it totally hit the spot. The best part, you can whip up this crave-worthy sauce in a jiffy. Secret in…
I know what you are thinking, a chocolate peanut butter smoothie—that’s so basic. Trust me, this is a delicious and super healthy upgraded version loaded with plant-based protein and fiber. First off, I love that this smoothie has nothing frozen in it. This is a smoothie you can drink in the wintertime! I love smoothies, but when it’s cold out, all I want is a…
This southwest quinoa bowl is one of our go-to weeknight meals. It is super quick to whip up, delicious, and extremely nutritious. Plus, there is just something about this avocado and tomatillo sauce that my kids absolutely love. If I put it on anything, they will gobble it right up. Kids sitting down to a healthy dinner of quinoa, beans, and veggies and getting up…
If you love avocados, you’ve got to try this delicious green goop. It’s seriously good. I may have just eaten a spoonful after loading up multiple scoops on my southwest quinoa bowl. This sauce is creamy, mildly spicy, has a citrus punch, and is finished off with some tasty fresh cilantro. With only whole food ingredients, this is a healthy sauce you can feel good…
This recipe was inspired by an amazing dish at my favorite restaurant in Portland, ME, Cong Tu Bot. It is a delicious curry noodle, a flavor explosion of curry, lemongrass, and lime. Saucy and not too spicy, it is a wonderful winter meal, loaded with veggies and plant-based protein, that will warm your soul. I will fully admit that Cong Tu Bot’s Vietnamese curry noodles…
I love a tasty spicy pepper jam. It’s one of my favorite breakfast condiments. Sweet, a little spicy—it’s such a good topping for a breakfast sandwich. Pepper jelly can be a pricey splurge in the store or at the farmers’ market. Once I realized how easy it is to make and how few peppers it takes, it just didn’t make sense to keep buying it….
I am a sucker for artisan crackers. It all started many years ago when those fancy Raincoast Crisp crackers hit the market. My mother-in-law bought them for Thanksgiving one year, and I was hooked. More recently I’ve come to love the Firehook baked crackers. They are so good, but so simple! I started to feel guilty about my expensive cracker indulgence, so I decided to…
Cabbage Slaw I have always loved tangy, sour things. So it’s no surprise that I am a sucker for things like coleslaw, sauerkraut, kimchi, kombucha, and just plain old lemons. Sour is such a fun and exciting taste. Both of my kids are sour fanatics too. I remember them loving to eat lemons as babies. A PMC study found that “children who preferred the extreme…
