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Roasted Sea Salt and Pepper Padron Peppers
This past weekend at the farmer’s market I found some delicious padron peppers. Padron peppers are originally from Spain and typically eaten as tapas. Eating padron peppers can be a little like roulette since they range in spiciness from mild like a bell pepper to a tad less spicy than... -
Chickpea Avocado Salad
Quick and easy lunches can be tricky sometimes for vegans since normally there are less options available when you want something to just grab and go. This chickpea and avocado salad can solve that problem though. Delicious on toast, over greens, or served in scooped out tomatoes – it makes... -
Israeli Couscous, Blueberry, and Walnut Salad
I couldn’t wait to make this salad after seeing it on Joy the Baker, a lovely and witty blogger you should definitely check out. (Many of her recipes are not vegan but she does have some delicious recipes that are!) The salad calls for Israeli couscous, blueberries, pecans, lemon, capers,... -
Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Vegan Ice Cream
I have loved this healthy banana ice cream since the very first time I saw it. made with just one ingredient – bananas – it is healthy, satisfying, and can be jazzed up in a million ways. Today I wanted to share one of my favorite ways to enjoy banana... -
Vegan Quiche Cupcakes
It’s funny how there is one food that most people who have adopted a vegan diet truly miss. For my one my close friends, that food is quiche. As a vegetarian, quiche was a staple in her diet and since going full vegan, she hasn’t found a good replacement. Since... -
Rescue Juice: Beet, Broccoli, Kale, Parsley, Celery, Grapes and Apple
I like to call this rescue juice because when my body is feeling tired or run-down, this juice perks me right up every time. The recipe is a copycat of one of my favorite juices from a shop near my house and is seriously delicious. The beets and apple make... -
Chipotle Hummus
Hummus is a staple in my home for a quick snack, spread for sandwiches, or replacement for yogurt or mayonnaise in creamy salad recipes. One of my favorite ways to use it is mixed with vegetarian chicken, avocado, and diced veggies to create a vegan “chicken salad.” However sometimes I... -
Roasted Eggplant, Zucchini, and Tomatoes with Romesco
I was lucky enough to learn this dish in a vegan cooking class I took a couple of months back. The focus of the class was simple weeknight dishes that could be made in under 30 minutes. This dish was one of my favorites and could be made with any... -
Toasted Brown Sugar Coconut Popcorn
I have been dreaming about making this Toasted Coconut Popcorn from the first moment I saw it on Shutterbean. (Head over and check out Tracey’s blog, she is a bit of a genius and has plenty of vegan friendly stuff and beautiful photos to boot). Not only am I obsessed... -
Kale, Celery, & Green Apple Juice
One of my favorite morning routines is waking up to make a big fresh green juice to kick off the day. I used to be a bit skeptical of the whole “green juice” wave, but after adding it to my diet I can honestly say I feel better and more...
