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…
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…
Who doesn’t love the simplicity of a good Margherita pizza? Fresh basil is definitely the star of this delicious pizza. But really what makes this Margherita pizza extra special is quality fresh ingredients: homemade pizza dough, simple tomato sauce, fresh basil, a vine-ripe tomato, and high-quality mozzarella. With only a handful of ingredients go big and source out the best local options you can find….
Vegan Chickpea Salad Sandwich Sometimes I miss a good ole fashioned sandwich, and this protein-loaded vegan version is delicious and certainly satisfies that craving. This vegan chickpea salad sandwich is a great summertime lunch. It can be whipped up in 10 minutes or less. It’s also totally packable and a great option for kid school lunches. You can also use canned jackfruit instead of chickpeas….
Vegan Pozole For all of the gardeners out there, this is a great late summer soup to use up all of that zucchini! I like to make an extra-large batch of this Vegan Pozole soup and have it for leftovers or lots of guests. Plus with all of the different topping combinations, this is kid-approved, my kids love to experiment and make their own special…
Hummus Pizza with Brussels Sprouts and Balsamic I love a good crispy crust pizza and this hummus pizza is such a unique twist on a good ole classic. My husband’s Italian American family takes their pizza very seriously and we’ve been working a long time on creating the perfect crunchy pizza crust. The foundation of this pizza is a Neapolitan style pizza crust—thin and crispy….
How to make Pizza Sauce Making homemade pizza sauce is easy peasy, only three ingredients required! Stop buying store-bought pizza sauce; this recipe is delicious and so quick to whip up. We use this pizza sauce on our tasty margherita pizza made with homemade pizza dough. My husband is Italian and his family owned a commercial size pizza oven when we met. Pizza is a…
Crunchy Homemade Pizza Dough Pizza Dough Pro Tip Mix up an extra-large batch of dough, and freeze it to be used at a later date. I like to freeze individual pizza size dough balls. That makes things super easy on pizza making day. For defrosting frozen dough, place it in the refrigerator overnight. Then pull it out of the refrigerator and keep it at…
Blueberry Banana Smoothie This blueberry banana smoothie, is so simple and easy to make. It is such a refreshing and filling smoothie on a hot summer day! My kids love the natural sweetness, and I love that there is nothing but healthy ingredients. With only 6 whole foods in this smoothie, it is a cinch to whip together and also works great as a…
