Zucchini Pasta Casserole with thyme. A super easy and healthy casserole that is easily gluten-free. With few ingredients (7 ingredients or less), dinner will be on the table in no time! If you’ve read my grandma’s baked ziti recipe, you’ll know that it used to be my go-to recipe. I still find myself craving that …
Plant based carrot cake energy bites, vegan and gluten-free. It’s a quick and easy snack that’s healthy but still tastes like dessert, ready in 10 minutes!
(2023 update: Peaceful River Farms is no longer in business) In addition to traveling, lately I’ve been trying to get more involved in local events. Probably like most people, I realized I had been saving “adventures” for new cities and not exploring my own town! So when I saw an event come up at a local farm, …
This cucumber avocado farro salad with miso vinaigrette dressing is full of greens and veggies! Can be eaten by itself (for gluten-free) or over a bed of farro for a heartier meal. Either way is a delicious vegan dish that is healthy and full of flavor! So. Let’s talk meal prep. This farro salad is …
I’ve visited Charleston at least a handful of times. Sometimes they were short day trips, which made for a LONG day because it’s like a 4 hour drive from me. One time was in college and as broke students we were planning on camping out for a night, not knowing there was going to be a …
Heads up: this recipe is sponsored by Lentils.org in collaboration with their #SpringCleanse campaign. Belgian Waffles made healthy with split red lentils, blood orange juice and blueberries. Breakfast doesn’t get any better than this! This waffle recipe is brought to you by… lentils. What the what? Let me start from the beginning. Over a year …
Maple roasted carrots are an easy vegetable side dish that you can throw together for any meal. Vegan, gluten-free, paleo, 5 ingredients or less.
Hot Cross Buns with added dark chocolate pieces, dried cherries, and/or raisins. Traditionally eaten on Good Friday before Easter, these spiced sweet rolls will be a holiday hit. Hot cross buns ALMOST ended up permanently on my Failed list. Leave it to me to go off-script and with something as timeless as hot cross buns. But …
Host a dinner party and put your friends and family to work! This post will help you make your own homemade pasta from scratch. As an Amazon affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Have you ever made your own pasta? It’s not nearly as hard as you might think, as long as you have the …
Fruit salsa made from apples, oranges, kiwis and strawberries. Made even more delicious with homemade baked cinnamon sugar tortilla chips to use for dipping! Colorful party appetizer or healthy summertime vegan dessert.
Mexican Bolillo Dinner Rolls – a mini baguette with a crunchy crust and a soft center. Disclaimer: I’ve never been to Mexico, which means I’ve never bought a bolillo on the streets of Mexico. So I don’t really know they are authentic, other than the reading I’ve done online. But I was making a Mexican-themed …
Morning Turmeric Detox Drink with apple cider vinegar, maple syrup and a pinch of cayenne. Lots of health benefits in this elixir to kickstart your day! Related: If you don’t like the taste of drinking apple cider vinegar straight, try these delicious (vegan) apple cider vinegar gummies! I’ve long heard about the benefits of apple …
Roasted Vegetable Spinach Salad with Avocado Dressing, a.k.a. “Leftover Veggie Salad.” Use up your vegetables or roast your favorites for this healthy vegan and gluten-free meal! Seriously, it’s a shock I haven’t yet had a post specifically to use up leftover vegetables! Until now. More than once I’ve told you how I overbuy vegetables. Or …
Double Chocolate Coconut Flour Muffins – naturally sweetened with no added refined sugar, gluten free, and a paleo friendly snack. As an Amazon affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. You may have noticed the title says these double chocolate muffins were made with coconut flour. Say what? There are all sorts of gluten-free flours these …
Traditional Irish Soda Bread recipe. Includes options for sweet and savory add-ins to make it a little more “non-traditional.” Happy St. Patrick’s Day! As I write this, I’m sitting with my shamrock socks on (that I may or may not have stolen from my mom) and a shamrock scarf my grandma sent in the mail. …
Black Bean Enchilada Casserole with Roasted Corn and Bell Peppers. Vegetarian dinner full of veggies and homemade goodness. Can you tell I’ve had a Mexican cooking theme lately? First there was the best-ever guacamole. Then there was the homemade enchilada sauce. Which I used in some Spanish “rice.” It was all leading up to this …
Spanish Cauliflower Rice – a grain-free substitute for Spanish rice that’s quick and healthy. Vegan and gluten-free option. When I was younger, I convinced myself I didn’t like Mexican food. Maybe it was all the beans, or the fact that I didn’t know the difference between an enchilada and a fajita. Also not eating meat limited …
Homemade Enchilada Sauce. A 15 minute, easy recipe that you can customize with spices. Tastes much better than store-bought cans. Naturally vegan and can be made gluten-free. Remember when I mentioned the first time I used avocado oil? Well, this is why. Generally for something I haven’t made before that has a specific desired outcome (like …
Have you heard of Avocado Oil? It’s not a new thing, but I only learned of its existence about it about a year ago when it seemed to explode in popularity. Avocados are a food I sometimes can’t get enough of, so it was only natural that avocado oil went on my “to try some day” …
The BEST EVER guacamole recipe that’s a little spicy, full of flavor and naturally vegan and gluten-free. Includes tips on how to make it your own if your taste buds can’t handle cilantro or spice. Obviously this is subjective, but I’m declaring this guacamole the best. Ever. I’ve eaten a lot of guacamole in my …