Berbere Spiced Red lentil noodles! I fell in love with the Berbere spice blend earlier this year when teaching a class on spices. It’s warm, a little sweet and has just the right amount of heat. It is like a fall day packed into a bite and even though it’s August it was overcast here …
Vegan/Vegetarian
Easy peasy sangri-ezie! This is an alcohol free sangria recipe that has orange, grape and lemon in it! It’s refreshing and delicious! Everyone in your family will enjoy this! I am definitely a drinks girl and this easy sangria hits the spot on a hot summer day! The mixture of sweet and tart makes this …
I love a good Vinaigrette and this one is no exception! Orangey (that is not a real word but still SO descriptive), slightly sweet and sour with a subtle poppy seed flavor. 1/4 cup Orange Juice (preferably no pulp because it can get bitter) 1 Tablespoon Orange Zest 2 Tablespoons Sugar 1/4 cup white Vinegar …
Vegan Lime and BlackBerry Cheesecakes. These are fairly easy to make and are super delicious! The filling is made from coconut milk and soaked raw cashews. If you’re a fan of key lime pie or cheesecake then you will love this recipe! I made this recipe for my middle school bestie when she moved back …
Oven Baked “Dutch Oven” Potatoes are easy to make, healthy and work as the perfect weeknight dinner side dish! They will give you the dutch oven flavor without the dutch oven prep and clean up time. These are a lighter and healthier recipe though I do love me some greasy, meaty, a.k.a. heart attack potatoes but …
I’ve been a little obsessed with roasted beets this summer! They have been one of my favorite vegetables since I was a little girl. Something about the earthy, sweet and slightly dirt-like flavor is just amazing. If you are a beet fan then you will love this simple seasoning and preparation that really allows the …
Dukkah Spice blend is an Egyptian spice blend that is made from ground nuts like almonds, hazelnuts or pistachios with added spices like coriander, cumin, sesame seeds, salt and pepper. Some variations of this blend have added fennel seed and other spices or citrus zests. You can add them to this blend if you want. …
This is the perfect summer smoothie and it’s really good! Super refreshing and the perfect summery treat! My kids (and me) love this smoothie and it’s a great afternoon pick me up or afternoon snack! Simply place all the ingredients in the blender and “hit frappe”… just kidding… well kind of…. that is a line …
Stone fruit sorbet!! This stuff is sweet summer in a bowl! Peach, nectarine and plums make up this simple and delicious (and yes even healthy) dessert! I love stone fruits and when they are in season this sorbet is a easy and delicious option. It’s dairy free, gluten free and healthy! What you need to …
Pan Roasted Zucchini Batons are super easy and super delicious! Plus added bonus is they are healthy too! I hope you are enjoying zucchini season as much as me. I could eat these all day everyday! To make make these simply chop zucchini into batons then toss in whatever vinaigrette salad dressing you desire! I …