Keeping with tradition this holiday season, we’ve decide to recreate the historical Victorian Christmas cake with a Goofy Foot twist. Traditional fruitcakes are extremely dense with an abundance of boozy fruit and nuts. We’ve decided to remove the booze and lighten it up with our Vegan Fruitcake Macaroons. These lovely coconut cookies deliver the full-flavors of…
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Winter Citrus Quinoa Salad
It’s always fun having my older kids in town, especially when they head over to the farmers market with me in search of something new. While tripping around Little Italy Mercato Farmers’ Market last weekend, our sweet Sarah (Billy’s girlfriend) came across a basket of pomelos (also known as pummelo, Chinese grapefruit and pompelmous). I had never…
Walnut Quinoa Balls
As we head out to Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s and our local markets in search of the finest foods for our Thanksgiving feast, I hope we’ll all remember to give thanks every step of the way. No need to get upset with the crowds, slow traffic, or lack of parking. Instead, embrace the season while taking that…
Vegan Pumpkin Spice Latte
Fall has arrived with it’s dazzling display of colors, beckoning us to gather up those fuzzy socks we’ve had tucked away all summer long and warm up to the fire. It’s time for big mugs of warm soup, hot oatmeal, apple crisps and plenty of piping hot coffee. Although, I’m not the biggest fan of…
Hawaiian Quinoa Stir Fry
As time passes and my children grow older, I’m drawn to old photos and fond memories of the trips we’ve taken along the way. Time certainly flew by quickly and now the three older kids are busy making memories of their own. Today’s recipe was inspired by a photo taken in 2006 during our Maui vacation. The…
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…
Vegan Green Curry Bowls
Who doesn’t love a slightly spicy curry bowl? There’s just something soothing about a bowl full of sticky rice, slightly sautéed vegetables and warm coconut milk with a spoonful of green curry paste. Although my Vegan Green Curry Bowls are truly easy to make, they look as if you’ve spent some serious time in the kitchen. The…
Black Quinoa Fiesta Bowl
Are you in need of a quick idea for lunch or dinner this week? No need to look any further! Our Black Quinoa Fiesta Bowl is a lightened-up, healthy meal for the Mexican food lover in all of us. Although this dish stays true to my vegan roots, you won’t miss out on taste. Beginning with Alter Eco’s Black…