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…
vegan-recipes
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….
Fall Millet Salad
Fall is a time of beautiful balance in preparation for the coming winter. We’re still enjoying some very hot weather here in Encinitas (it was 91 degrees yesterday) but the cool ocean breeze inevitably returns at night and we awaken to a light blanket of dew each morning, a definite sign the heat will soon be gone. Fall festivals…
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…
Raw Maqui Berry Bites
Who doesn’t love a good dessert, especially when it’s raw and full of superfood power. Today I’m sharing my Raw Maqui Berry Bites made without the use of cashews, yep, no cashews! Most raw tarts, pies, and cheesecakes start with a base of soaked cashews; however, we seem to be over them around the Kelly house….
Coconut Curry Roasted Vegetables
Oh no, not another veggie burger! Yep, it’s easy to get in a rut when it comes to planning and preparing dinner for your family. Eating the same types of food night-after-night can get boring and be the main cause for late night snacking. Yes, you heard me…”can cause late night snacking!” One way to…
Veggie Boosted Choco Muffins
Okay, I know it’s hard to get veggies into your family’s diet – some like broccoli, others carrots, and a few only drink them in a juice or smoothie. What’s a mom to do?…HIDE THEM! Today I’m sharing my Veggie Boosted Choco Muffins as a healthier treat for my family. These muffins are gluten-free and have an added…
Ginger Kissed Chard Sauté
Let’s get real about greens, not everyone is a fan. We all seem to know eating our greens is comparable to brushing our teeth, non-negotiable; however, some of us just can’t seem to figure out how to get those nutrient-dense leaves to taste good. haha! As a vegan recipe creator, I too have certain greens that I just…
Purple & Green Maca Smoothie
Two of my favorite colors come together in this Purple & Green Maca Smoothie with an added antioxidant and energy boosting kick by way of South America. ENERGY LAYER: We’ve combined maca powder from Solraiz Organics, and Kiwifruit to create the perfect endurance booster. Both Kiwifruit and maca are used by athletes throughout the…