Happy Halloween everyone! It’s finally here, that special day for spooky traditions, crazy costumes, and ghoulish treats. The best part about Halloween these days (in 2018) is the resurgence of homemade Halloween costumes and simplified treats. These DIY projects unleash the creative spirit in all of us and are gentle on both the environment and…
Cannellini Bean and Red Rice Bowls
Cannellini beans (aka: Great Northern Beans) are never the first choice for most dinner bowls coming out of the Kelly kitchen, but today they’re making a comeback as the star in our Cannellini Bean and Red Rice Bowls. Our easy-to-make dinner bowls combine nutritious white beans, sautéed onion, celery, carrot, red bell pepper, and garlic;…
Vegan Savory Shiitake Mushroom Tart
When it comes to increasing immunity, balancing blood sugar, and hopefully preventing cancer, I think we can all agree that adding more healing plants to our diet is a good start. Mushrooms fall into that “preventative” category for our family, and my husband and I find ourselves using them more frequently as we age. Shiitake…
Vegan Cheese Log and Almond Rosemary Crackers
When fall weather rolls around, I find it much more pleasant to be in the kitchen. With cooler air returning to my workspace during the early mornings and late evenings, the oven is once again turned on and new creations begun. Bill and I often like a light snack for lunch, and now with our…
Vegan Rainbow Pad Thai Noodles
As we head into the beginning of September, there is no denying the excitement of a new school year. Parents are busy creating complicated schedules for their crew, while kids are a buzz with new teachers, coaches, and classes. We’re off-to-the-races with a new calendar that often includes earlier mornings, carpool coordination, after-school-sports, homework, and…
Nut Free Quinoa Crust Vegan Pizza
Raise your hand if you love PIZZA! Unfortunately, for those of us following a gluten-free and dairy-free diet, pizza has become a food of the past, often left behind in exchange for healthier options. Well folks, instead of giving up on pizza altogether, we’ve headed back into the kitchen with a mission to recreate our own gluten…
Mediterranean Rosemary Veggie Burgers Topped with Roasted Veggie Spread
Hey friends…after a busy June and beginning of July, I’m back on track and ready to share more of our plant-based recipes. Inspired by the fresh herbs in our garden, we’ve created a mouth-watering Mediterranean Rosemary Veggie Burger and topped it with a simple Roasted Veggie Spread. I must say…a whole new level when it…
Vegan Potato Leek Soup
Hello friends! The spring season has been unusually busy this year, leaving limited time for new recipe creation. Although the kitchen has been a little more quiet than normal, we’ve managed to find inspiration and motivation in our spring travels. The girls and I took an amazing trip to Vancouver in search of vegan eats…
Tahini Harissa Roasted Cauliflower
As many of you may know, going out to eat is not always easy when dietary needs and preferences include both vegan and gluten-free. Although many restaurants are now offering gluten-free menu items, or plant-based meals, somehow many restauranteurs have lost sight of the folks who prefer avoiding both animal products and gluten in the…
Gluten Free Banana Bread
Ripe bananas are always useful in a vegan kitchen, especially as a creamy addition to any smoothie. However, today we’ve got the oven fired up with a loaf of Gluten Free Banana Bread sitting on the middle rack. This lovely loaf is made without the use of eggs and is currently filling the air with…