It’s that time again, Hatch Chiles are back. Here-one-day and gone-the-next, Hatch Chile peppers come to us from small farms across the Hatch Valley of New Mexico where the intense sun during the day turns into much cooler nights, giving these chiles their unique flavor. Available during the late summer months of August and September, Hatch Chiles are typically…
Stone Fruit Stir Fry
As a recipe creator and vegan chef, I’m always looking for ways to change up my daily food routine. It’s easy to get in rut, choosing the same foods over and over again without much thought. Given my desire to mix-it-up, I paired two of my favorite foods, Volcano Rice from Lotus Foods and the stone fruit (peaches…
Vegan Strawberry Balsamic Ice Cream
As we head into the last weeks of summer vacation, Faith and I thought it would be fun to go out with a bang and share one of our all-time favorite ice cream recipes with you. Our Vegan Strawberry Balsamic Ice Cream was inspired by a trip to the new Salt & Straw Ice Cream…
Gluten Free Pistachio Chocolate Chip Cookies
Today was National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day! Who knew? In celebration of this cookie-loving day, Faith and I decided to make one of our favorite recipes, Gluten Free Pistachio Chocolate Chip Cookies…with a twist. Instead of chocolate chips, we simply broke up one of our favorite chocolate bars from Theo Chocolate and added a few dried tart…
Raw Pad Thai Zoodles
There’s just nothing easier to make than a big bowl of Zoodles for a quick lunch or dinner. Vegetable noodles are low in calories, nutrient dense and work well for just about every dietary lifestyle. (vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, paleo, low-carb…you get the idea). Read below for a list of our favorite vegetables and equipment needed to…
Spicy California Corn and Quinoa Salad
It’s day 2 of “Summer Salad Week” and we’ve decided to heat things up with our Spicy California Corn and Quinoa Salad. This salad includes the sweetness of summer corn, plenty of fresh veggies, quinoa, black beans, and a little heat from our semi-homemade Sriracha Dressing. Salads often get a little boring, however, when you think outside-the-box…
Mango Salad
It’s salad week in the Goofy Foot Foods kitchen! All week we’ll be sharing our idea of summer salads gone right. Salads that have just a little something special to offer but won’t break the bank or take too long to make. We’re kicking off the week with our Mango Salad, made with sweet mango,…
Spiced Oatmeal Cream Cookies
Who doesn’t love a good oatmeal cookie? With just the right amount of spice and sweet, oatmeal cookies remind me of vintage kitchens, fancy aprons, and tea. Soft and chewy, these oaty rounds are versatile and hold up well with any combination of additions. (chocolate chips, walnuts, pecans, cashews, coconut, spices, dried cherries, cranberries, or blueberries – the list goes…
Minty Maca and Incan Spirulina Smoothie
When you’re feeling rundown due to extended work hours, overdoing your workout routine, or lack of sleep, try giving Incan Spirulina a try. Spirulina is a nutrient-rich form of fresh-water algae, grown and dried into a deep, dark green (nutrient-rich) powder with an added bonus of containing the highest concentration of complete proteins found in any food….
Gluten Free Dark Berry Crisp
Who doesn’t love a good dessert on a warm summer night? I know my family does, and as a mother, I feel much better when my sweet creations include antioxidant-rich berries. The dark colored berries of summer are rich in fiber and phytonutrients known to reduce inflammation – beneficial for both cardiovascular and brain health. Our Gluten-Free Dark…