As the heat begins to rise this summer and the need to keep our kitchens cool becomes more of a problem, I love creating cold soups utilizing high-water-content vegetables of the season. Cold soup is such a nutritious way to pack in the veggies and uses no heat to prepare. Simply throw everything into your Vitamix…
Gluten-Free Fig, Onion and Arugula Tart
I love a good savory tart, however, it’s not easy throwing dinner together for my hungry crew after watching a late evening sunset on the beach. Late nights are never a mom’s best friend when it comes to food preparation. No worries, I’ve got an easy recipe the entire family will love! Our Gluten-Free Fig, Onion and Arugula…
Roasted Rosemary Mustard Potatoes
Now that summer is in full-swing, it’s funny how potatoes seem to make an appearance at almost every gathering. From potato chips to potato salad, this simple tuber is an all-star spud that demands attention. Although, I love a good traditional style potato salad, today I’m offering you an upgrade of sorts. Our Roasted Rosemary Mustard…
Stone Fruit Quinoa Salad
Now that school is out and summertime is officially in full swing, most families are in need of nutritious recipes that can be thrown together in minutes. My summer meal survival tips include, planning ahead, getting the kids involved, and keeping it simple. I typically prepare quinoa two times per week as a base for many of…
Kale Walnut Pesto
This post is actually a follow-up to our Vegan Garden Burger post from last week. Many of you have requested the recipe for our vegan pesto used as a topping on the garden burgers. Well, here you go folks, Kale Walnut Pesto made with just a few simple ingredients and packed full of brain-loving alpha-linolenic acid (ALA). Whats…
Vegan Garden Burgers
Good veggie burgers are hard to find. Many people seek meat-free alternatives in hopes of “eating healthier” but end up making choices that aren’t as healthy as they think. As we head into summer, the seemingly-virtuous veggie burger begins showing off its veggie roots at neighborhood barbecues, pool parties, campsites and beaches. Yep, the veggie burger…
Popeye Mint Madness Smoothie
Although I haven’t posted one of my smoothie concoctions in a while, that certainly doesn’t mean smoothies have lost their place at the Kelly table. In fact, we typically make at least one smoothie per day with an endless stream of creative combinations coming from my peanut gallery. Feeling the need for green, my Popeye…
Vegan Strawberry Breakfast Bars
As we begin a busy week, many families are looking for breakfast options that can be eaten on-the-go. Unfortunately, many “quick” options come in the form of pre-packaged bars filled with excess refined sugar. Even when we read labels, and seemingly choose high-quality products with both the USDA organic and non-GMO certification seal adorning the package, the fact remains that…
Vegan Cherry Chocolate Chunk Ice Cream
Today we’re celebrating Keenan’s 29th birthday with my homemade Vegan Cherry Chocolate Chunk Ice Cream. A special treat to mark a very special moment in our lives. I can vividly remember the tiny house in Leucadia where he was born. It had a pony-wall separating the bed from the main room and a sweet yellow…
Blueberry Lemon Thyme Smoothies
Smoothies are a big part of my weekly eating plan. I absolutely love throwing organic fruits and veggies into my Vitamix and giving it whirl. Plant-based creations are made in minutes and contain the nutrients needed to power through my day. Clean up isn’t bad either! Today I’m sharing my recipe for Blueberry Lemon Thyme Smoothies. They’re…