I was at Whole Foods recently for lunch, and I saw some bison meatballs at the buffet. I thought, "Oh, that's an interesting lunch idea," so I tried them. They were overcooked, dry, crusty (most likely reheated from the day before) and basically bland all around. When I got home I realized that I could … Continue reading Bison Quinoa Meatballs with Sage and Chive
Stuffed peppers is one of my favorite dishes. If I'm eating Mexican food, 99% I'm going to get a stuffed pepper. While the traditional stuffed pepper dish comes with meat and cheese, I thought of branching out a bit and trying a breakfast version. In the winter I usually forego my typical smoothie breakfast, in … Continue reading Stuffed Poblano Peppers
Just in time for the holidays!! A delicious gluten free cupcake recipe, filled with fresh chopped apples and all sorts of spices! Every year for the holidays I make my Vegan Apple Crumble or my all time favorite, Ginger Pear Crumble with Coconut Whip Cream. This year I decided to mix up, while still keeping with … Continue reading Apple Spice Cupcakes – Gluten Free!
It's winter again, and that means more warm dishes for breakfast and less cold smoothies. Additionally, you want to get lots of color in your meal to ensure that you are getting all the vitamins and nutrients you need. This breakfast bowl is not only warm and satisfying, but it includes SO MANY vegetable options, … Continue reading Delicious Vegetarian Breakfast Bowl
I love my Chipotle Hummus recipe, so I revised the recipe to include some herbs in it. The addition of basil gives the hummus a new fresh taste and extra flavor! Try this recipe below and see how you like it! Without further ado...let us begin! - Makes about 2 cups 1 1/2 cups chickpeas, … Continue reading Chipotle Basil Hummus
If you would have told me a year ago that I would be adding meat recipes to my website, I would have laughed in your face. Yet, here I am, posting another delicious meat recipe! I went vegan strictly for health reasons (and got very educated in plant-based nutrition along the way), and now I … Continue reading Cilantro Jalapeno Sliders with Roasted Sweet Potato
Yes, another quinoa recipe. I just can't get enough of this delicious food! It's gluten-free, a complete protein, and contains fiber, magnesium, folate, zinc... the list goes on and on! I especially like quinoa for its versatility. You can make it into a sweet or savory dish, depending on your preference. It tastes great as … Continue reading Quinoa Salad with Arugula and Persian Cucumbers
I have to thank my recent Israel trip as an inspiration for this recipe. In Tel Aviv for lunch one day, I was served an appetizer of toast with tahini, cauliflower and roasted red pepper. I thought it was amazing, and such a creative idea. Never once had I seen this combo in any restaurant … Continue reading Roasted Cauliflower and Tahini Toast
You would think by now that I would have an artichoke hummus recipes. Apart from my Basil Artichoke Cilantro Hummus, turns out I didn't. At least not until today, anyway. What I love about artichokes is that they are so versatile. You can cook them all sorts of ways and they still turn out delicious! … Continue reading Artichoke Hummus
I've been wanting to make some sugar-free sweet treats for awhile now, and to try Lakanto sweetener in a cookie or cupcake. Enter my delicious, fresh, wonderful tasting sugar free orange cranberry cupcakes with Lakanto sweetener! Lakanto is a sugar substitute made from a mixture of monk fruit and erythritol. It is zero net carbs, … Continue reading Orange Cranberry Cupcakes – Sugar and Gluten Free!
