As we begin to sink into the wonderment of winter, I’m reminded of the hustle and bustle of the holidays, warm tea, soup on the stove, and the delight of my whole family being together. Although winter has a beauty of its own, it also brings with it the occasional cold, flu, lingering cough, and…
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Spiced Sweet Potato Rounds
What will you serve at your next party? With very little time for planning, shopping and prep, many of us panic when it comes time to serve our guests a dish that has been lovingly made in our own kitchen. Let’s get real, cooking takes time and there is a risk factor for those who aren’t…
Vegan Pot Pie
Pot pie, with its flaky crust and creamy center, is considered comfort food for many people but often includes cheese and a crust that is not gluten-free. What’s a girl to do when she needs some comfort food but can’t tolerate gluten or dairy? We’ve created our own Vegan Pot Pie that’s not only dairy-free but also…
Green Drinks
Let’s get back to the basics with two of our favorite Green Drinks. Green juices and smoothies are staples around the Kelly house and truly the best way I have found to get more veggies into our diet. Kids seem to love working with mom or dad in the kitchen and especially enjoy making smoohties. I have found giving…
Roasted Sweets and Parsnip Tacos
Are you looking for a twist on your fall meal planning this week. If so, give our Roasted Sweets and Parsnip Tacos a try. The base for these colorful tacos starts with purple and orange sweet potatoes – beautiful fall colors, festive and fun. We’ve added the earthy taste of parsnips to our sweets, giving this…
Salsa Verde
Today we’re sharing this simple recipe for Salsa Verde using only six easy-to-find ingredients. Tomatillos are the base for this tasty salsa and are a bit unusual if you’ve never used them before. A member of the nightshade family (along side eggplant, tomatoes, and potatoes), tomatillos resemble a green tomato with a thin outer husk….
Purple Sweet Potato Fries
You can’t be a “Kelly” without the desire for potatoes. We love them baked, fried, mashed, and on occasion, thrown in a smoothie. This simple staple in our house has gotten a makeover lately with the discovery of purple sweet potatoes at Jimbo’s Naturally. These deep purple gems are not only nutritious with an abundance of anthocyanin…
Seasonal Vegan Fruit Parfait
If you find yourself overwhelmed and in need of a quick, raw dessert for your friends and family this weekend, give our Seasonal Vegan Fruit Parfait a try! This whole-food dessert is made from some of Mother Nature’s simplest ingredients…fresh, organic fruit. The combination of seasonal fruit and creamy coconut whipped cream is complimented with our…
Carrot Cardamom Ginger Soup
What’s a girl to do with a big bag of colorful organic carrots? Today I’m sharing one of my favorite uses for these beta-carotene rich vegetables, Carrot Cardamom Ginger Soup. Amazingly, there are over 100 species of carrots, however, most found in our local markets are typically orange, white, yellow, red, or maroon. Carrots are one of the…
Perfect Pistachio Smoothie
Okay, so no one ever said this would be easy! Living with a chronic illness is a nagging reminder to stay present, knowing that where you are today can, and often does, change overnight. Staying in the moment and appreciating the small stuff seems easy, but when things go south we’re challenged to dig deep,…