Carrot Quinoa Salad Move over pumpkin spice, here’s a new fall favorite you’ll love. With carrots, dates, dill, arugula, pumpkin seeds, and feta, this not too fussy salad is quick to whip together and delicious. This flavorful bowl of yum is a perfect blend of sweet and savory, dates and feta are always a perfect combination. But it’s the fresh dill that really makes this…
Vegan Mayonnaise with Avocado Oil A good foundation for a plant-based diet is learning to make your own basic condiments, sauces, and dips. It is not only a big money saver but really allows you to know what’s in your food. Condiments tend to have lots of sneaky ingredients like sugar, oil, high sodium, etc. By making your own you can make delicious healthier versions,…
Vegan Nicoise Salad It’s January so we are all trying to eat a little healthier right? Do your body a favor and add this mega nutritious, extra delicious, plant-based salad to your meal planning list! I promise it won’t disappoint. A good Nicoise salad has always had a special place in my heart, mostly because one of my favorite beach bars in Costa Rica makes…
Sweet Potato and Black Bean Tacos It’s January! Which means it’s time to cleanse my body and get back to eating healthy homemade meals again. Mostly, it’s time to hide the cookies from myself! I love January as a time to reset, leave the past behind and start fresh. If you’re looking for a new tasty recipe, these easy and delicious plant-based tacos are…
Vegan Caprese Bites These vegan Caprese bites are such a tasty little snack. The fresh flavor of basil, tomato, and balsamic vinegar wins me over every time. The tofu works wonderfully in place of mozzarella in this recipe. In fact, I brought these over to a BBQ once and friends were asking what kind of cheese was used. They had no idea they were eating…
Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding This chocolate chia seed pudding is gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, and super-duper delicious. I promise! Plus, you are going to love how easy this is to make. Good things don’t always need to be difficult. I love chia seeds. You can use them in so many ways. I like that they give baked goods a little crunch, or, as in this recipe,…
Grilled Avocados with Ponzu Sauce If you love the creamy deliciousness of avocados you are going to love this grilled avocado with ponzu sauce recipe. I remember the first time I tasted grilled avocados at an Izakaya restaurant in Washington D.C. I was blown away by the simplicity (and the price!). The first thing I did when I got home to Colorado was to go…
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…
Black Eyed Pea Burger When you’re craving a good ole fashion burger this Cajun Black Eyed Pea Burger is an excellent meat free option that is super delicious. Our family has tested plenty of bean burgers and have always come back to this cajun black eyed pea burger. The bell pepper, garlic, thyme, and ground fennel make this a super flavorful burger patty. It is definitely…
Vegan Pesto Pasta with Veggies This vegan pesto pasta recipe is inspired by our neighbors who make some seriously amazing pesto. This is the vegan version that is equally delicious and oh so healthy. I absolutely love a good pesto and there are so many different pesto varieties, I don’t think I could ever grow tired of it! Choose Your Fresh Herbs We usually make…
