The summer heat is upon us, and there is nothing quite like a no-cook, refreshing salad to help us stay cool 😎 August makes me nostalgic, and I remember growing up with the spicy cold of ceviche on hot days. This recipe offers a fish-free alternative, swapping for the ever versatile hearts of palm! Give…
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Chipotle Hummus
Does summer have you craving something spicy? 🔥 I’ve got you with my smoky, savory chipotle hummus! If you’re looking for different and quick snacks to add to your household rotation, consider the humble chipotle pepper. While nothing more than dried and smoked jalapeños, they pack a unique and cravable flavor with a good amount…
Mau’s Minestrone Soup
It’s always soup season in our house, so here is an easy recipe that is sure to satisfy: my Minestrone Soup recipe! Packed with vegetables and shell pasta, this soup is an excellent addition to your weekly meal prep. Feel free to add spices and enjoy with a crunchy piece of garlic bread (we are,…
Banana Apple Oatmeal Muffins
I see the way your overripe bananas are looking at you. They’re lost in the fantasy of one day becoming banana bread. But you’re curious about something new – a quick breakfast bite full of nutrients and flavor! Make an honest fruit out of them by baking these Banana Apple Oatmeal Muffins🍌🍎 Did I mention…
Easy Vegan Holiday Stuffing (with Gluten-free option)
It’s the holidays and for vegans it can be an extra stressful time 😅 That’s why I try to find options that everyone can enjoy, including my gluten sensitive family members. This recipe can be started only 30 minutes before dinner and is WAY better than any boxed variety you’ll find 😉 You can use…
Vegan Alfredo Pasta Sauce
Happy Halloween, Merry All Hallow’s Eve, Blessed Samhain, my friends! 🎃 Today the veil between the spirit world and the physical is closest, so appease the wandering souls with this offering of dairy-free Alfredo pasta sauce 💀 Dairy is indeed scary, but this recipe is anything but! Read onward for a simple, delicious sauce you…
Easy Snack – Fruit and Protein Bowl
Need a quick, refreshing bite to beat the heat? Say no more! Assemble this fruit and protein bowl to make sure you “eat your water” and stay hydrated 💦 Fruit and Protein Bowl 5 medium strawberries, quartered 1 banana, sliced 2 Tbsp all-natural peanut butter (sub. another nut butter if needed/desired) 1 Tbsp hemp seeds…
Tim’s Vegan Lobster Salad
Winner of the Vegetarian Nutrition Dietetic Practice Group (VN-DPG) Recipe Contest 2025 ✨️ It’s that time again: hot summer days that demand something cold! ❄️ I’ve got you covered with a collaborative recipe for vegan lobster salad! Due to Tim’s shellfish allergy, I sought to find a way for him to enjoy the flavors of…
Vegan Crab Cakes and Tartar Sauce
Who says you have to miss out on the flavors and textures you love by eating vegan? Not me! You can make a fantastic vegan version of an old seafood favorite tonight for dinner: crab cakes! Flaky and savory, these crab cakes taste authentic and are accompanied by a delicious vegan tartar sauce. Adapted from…
Edible Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
Planning to eat healthier this year but madly missing dessert? 🍫 Try this edible cookie dough! This fully vegan version of a childhood favorite will satisfy your cravings without derailing you from your goals 🥳 Check it out! 👇 Edible Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough 🍪 1 15 oz. can chickpeas, drained and rinsed (-OR- 1…
Gluten-free Walnut Brownie Bread
Need that weekend sugar fix but want to stay healthy? I’ve got you covered with this Walnut Brownie Bread! Vegan AND gluten-free, this decadent bread is a dessert without any refined sugars or added oils. This is one of my more highly requested dishes 😁💚🌱 Dig in with a spoon and pair it with your…
Walnut Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
You see your bananas slowly browning as the days pass… it happens to all of us. But don’t throw them away when you can treat yourself to some banana bread!🍌 Below is my quick and easy Walnut Chocolate Chip Banana Bread recipe, which may even inspire you to quick brown those yellows! The walnuts and…
Southwest Black Bean and Barley Soup
There’s nothing quite like a good black bean soup, especially with hints of the southwest inspiring the dish! I love spicy, hearty soups and this one surely won’t disappoint. I added barley to this recipe to increase both the nutrition and the flavor. Feel free to play with seasonings to your taste and have fun…
Juice Pulp Muffins
As I am sure you’ve made your own juice at home… wait, you haven’t?! I say we remedy that quickly! Check out my previous post on how to make your own fresh juice at home without a juicer. 💚 And now, what to do with the pulp: make muffins, of course! Lessen your food waste…
Beet Apple Juice
There is nothing as refreshing as a fresh-pressed juice, especially as the days start to warm up again 🍎! This recipe helps you have fresh juice at home without paying high prices at a juice shop or even needing a juicer. You just need a high-speed blender (I use a Ninja) and some cheesecloth to…
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