Tim’s Cranberry JalapeΓ±o Salsa

The holidays are upon us, and that can only mean one thing: Cranberry Season! πŸŽ„ It also means making delicious dishes with your family, so I collaborated with my partner Tim on his recipe for a spicy, unique addition to the holiday get-together. ❀️ This easy, nutrient packed mixture of sweet and spicy is sure…

Easy Vegan Holiday Stuffing (with Gluten-free option)

It’s the holidays and for vegans it can be an extra stressful time πŸ˜… 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 πŸ˜‰ You can use…

Vegan Alfredo Pasta Sauce

Happy Halloween, Merry All Hallow’s Eve, Blessed Samhain, my friends! πŸŽƒ 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 πŸ’€ 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 πŸ’¦ 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…

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. πŸ’š 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…

Spicy Tofu Peanut Noodles

Looking for an easy spicy noodle dish with delicious peanut sauce? Look no further! This is a great recipe for a quick meal and ideal for using up any expiring vegetables or tofu in your pantry. Fresh, frozen, or canned vegetables can be used. I also highly recommend using a flavor-infused tofu of your choice…

Easy Lentil Soup

Ah, the powerful lentil. Full of protein, fiber, and several micronutrients, these little legumes are a must for any diet. They are also the easiest and quickest to cook of all the beans, so grab a stockpot and let’s get cooking! Easy Lentil Soup Method Feel free to substitute your vegetables of choice, such as…

Easy Baked Kale Crisps

Kale Crisps! πŸ’šπŸŒ± I had a craving for something crunchy today and couldn’t help myself. In my continued attempts at eating healthy, kale is a leafy green near and dear to my heart. So when I found that they can also be crisps/chips, I knew they were love at first bite! Here’s my super easy…

Easy Tabbouleh Quinoa Salad

Seeing how the holidays celebrate the holiness of comfort foods, a light and quick meal can be a remedy in itself! With only a few ingredients and a generous amount of nutrients, this tabbouleh quinoa salad will refresh you just in time for all those decadent desserts. You can even make it as a side…

Gluten-free Lentil Bolognese

It’s October! Not only is it the best month of the year (Halloween, Samhain, Dia de Los Muertos, and certain awesome people’s birthdays), it is Vegetarian Awareness Month! To make it even better, it’s also National Pasta Month! Truly it is a time to celebrate. In the spirit of this Month, let’s veganize a favorite…

How to Read a Nutrition Label

Nutrition labels… am I right? Some of the most helpful yet confusing text that is the bane of anyone working towards improving their health. Serving sizes, calories, fats, and vitamins are enough to make your head spin! Well, fear no more! I am here to help you better understand the “language of the label” so…

Vegan vs. Plant Based

Ah, semantics! The basis of misunderstandings across languages, including within one’s own. You may have commonly heard the terms “vegan” and “plant based” used interchangeably. Then you come to find that the two are actually different, although only slightly, and that the meaning changes depending on who you ask. If academia has taught me anything,…