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…
Vegan Coconut Lime Popsicles The very best way to cool off on a hot summer day is with a good ole popsicle. These delicious plant-based coconut lime popsicles are made with coconut milk, fresh lime, and a little bit of maple syrup to sweeten things up. Just three ingredients, that’s it! No cooking and nothing complicated involved. Sometimes the best things in life are just…
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…
Grilled Veggie Tacos I absolutely love tacos. There are so many different delicious flavor combinations I don’t think I could ever grow tired of tacos. Tacos are awesome for dinner parties, you can easily check off any food allergies (gluten-free, dairy-free) and guests can add whichever toppings they like. Plus tacos are like the best kid food. They can eat with their hands and choose…
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…
