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…
Bake Ziti Now this is comfort food! My mom used to make a variation of this baked ziti recipe when I was a child and it was one of my favorite meals. I love that our family has put our own twist on it (cough, more veggies and beans), and it is one of my kid’s favorites too! Patty what squash? Patty pan squash, also…
Vegan Chocolate Zucchini Bread Alright so it’s still zucchini season and I’ve clearly planted way too many zucchini plants because every day the question is “what else can we make with zucchini”? It’s never-ending! Our family loves this vegan chocolate zucchini bread so much we’ve had a loaf of it on hand constantly for the past month now. We may have a problem, but it…
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…
Blueberry Overnight Oats A delicious and hearty breakfast doesn’t get any easier than this! I am most definitely not a morning person and the idea of preparing breakfast before coffee sounds downright awful. I love that I can prep this the night before and just pull it out of the fridge when my kids are awake and ready for breakfast about the time the…
Blueberry Oatmeal This blueberry oatmeal recipe is a hearty breakfast that will give you plenty of energy to start the day. The natural sweetness of the coconut and the blueberries makes it totally kid-approved. As always I try to sneak in a little chia and flaxseed whenever possible and oatmeal is such a perfect parring. Plus this is a quick cold oatmeal recipe that includes…
Baked Lima Beans with Dill, Parsley, and Tomatoes Ready for some protein? This baked lima beans with dill, parsley, and tomatoes recipe is a delicious comfort food and so full of flavor. These beans are great for picnics, BBQs, and camping. This recipe is super tasty and it makes plenty to feed a large crew. How to Make Baked Lima Beans To start, make…
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,…
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,…
