We’re saying goodbye to summer this weekend with our Sweet Pea Shoots and Peaches Salad. A beautiful salad with a grassy sweetness, fitting for any Labor Day gathering. Starting with Organic Girl Sweet Pea Shoots, this salad packs quite a nutritional punch. Did you know Sweet Pea Shoots have seven time more vitamin C than…
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Herb Roasted Summer Veggies
I’m often asked how I get my family to eat their veggies. The short answer is simple, offer a variety of color, texture and flavors. Serve with an easy-to-make, nutrient-rich homemade veggie-based dip or dressing to pump up the flavor. (Yes, dressings and dips can be made with MORE veggies). No need for excess oil…
Gluten Free Vegan Pesto Pizza
Yep, it’s here! My version of a Gluten Free Vegan Pesto Pizza made with a simple roasted cauliflower crust, homemade vegan pesto and ripe summer heirloom tomatoes. This baby has it all! My vegan pizza was ranked high for both taste and texture by family and friends, making this recipe a new go-to for the future….
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…
Hatch Chiles and Black Beans
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…