(Vegan) Basil spinach almond pesto. Don’t have pine nuts? Or parmesan? No problem! You can still make a basil pesto spread, no cheese or pine nuts required! Part 1 of my “make everything from scratch” meal was making homemade puff pastry. Part two… pesto! I’ll admit I never made pesto from scratch before, so when I realized …
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Black bean quinoa salad – flavorful, fast and filling. Another great way to enjoy quinoa in a vegan, gluten-free way. This was a hit for vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike! Recently, I had some family come to stay with me for the weekend. I made sure I checked off everything on my to-do list. I cleaned my …
Chopped Caprese salad. An easy way to enjoy this delicious appetizer any time you want! This fresh salad will keep you coming back for more.
Wonderful veggie-friendly burger substitute. This quinoa burger will have your family asking for seconds! Veggie burgers sometimes get a bad rap. Meat eaters usually don’t understand why you’d eat a veggie version if you can have the real thing. Or they run closer at the word “burger” and then feel tricked after the first bite. …
You would never guess these fries are healthy! Rosemary parsnip fries are so easy to make and add a great twist to any meal. Have you ever tried parsnips? I recently discovered them about a year ago. Maybe there is a better word besides “discovered” since these have obviously been around for a while, but …
This peach and arugula salad with fresh mozzarella and basil is a fresh, light and healthy salad that is easy to throw together for summer gatherings! As I mentioned in my last post, I really seem to like apples in salads. I had not ventured out into other fruit pairings with salad until this recipe, …
Sweet potato tacos with black beans, vegetables and a hint of honey and lime. I love sweet potatoes. In fact, I bought two big bags of sweet potatoes at Trader Joe’s the other day. So I had to figure out a way to use them. I found this recipe from Cooking Classy and used it …
Greek Quinoa Salad. A healthy and easy dinner with a mediterranean spin. Vegetarian and gluten-free meal or appetizer for everyone to love. Can throw together in 20 minutes, great for making ahead or adding to your meal-prep rotation. Believe it or not, this salad was my first time eating quinoa. I thought it was one of …