Vegan
Kale & Delicata Squash Salad with Lentils, Toasted Walnuts & Quinoa
This is a wonderful warming and unique winter salad that will fill you up and make you feel oh so good for your day. I like to roast a bunch of squash or different kinds of vegetables all in one go, and then have them on hand to throw together salads like this. It…
Read MoreFrench Endive & Green Apple Salad
This salad is so hearty and refreshing. It’s a huge crowd pleaser and a great palate cleanser. It’s typically a winter salad, but I’d recommend it any time of year. It’s a meal in and of itself, but great with a side of soup, or in the picture below, a French Tartiflette. Mmmm….lots of potatoes…
Read MoreCitrus & Fennel Salad with Toasted Almonds
This is a WONDERFUL side dish for Thanksgiving or any holiday meal. It’s fresh, light and a huge crowd pleaser. This is a simple, gourmet salad that’s easy to throw together, and perfect to make ahead! Fennel is great for digestion and the citrus gives you a boost of vitamin C. An added benefit to…
Read MoreChimichurri
This is a wonderfully flavorful sauce that seriously takes just a few minutes to put together. If you can operate a blender, you can make this sauce! 🙂 It’s also a great use for an abundance of parsley in a backyard garden and the parsley stems get blended in too, so less food waste! You’ll…
Read MoreTurnip Greens with Cherries & Walnuts
You may not have tried cooking with turnip greens, or turnips at all for that matter. I encourage you to head to your local farmer’s market and pick up a beautiful bundle of turnips. When fresh from the farm or garden, they’re tender and wonderful shaved into salads, roasted, and sliced thinly for salads or…
Read MoreParsley, Lemon & Toasted Almond Salad
This fresh, satisfying salad is a great way to get more parsley into your diet. It’s SO MUCH MORE than a garnish! 🙂 Parsley tastes great when prepared well and has wonderful antioxidant properties, lots of fiber and is all around super healthy for you. It’s a great detox salad. Combined with fresh lemon and…
Read MoreBeet Cilantro-Lime Salsa
Haven’t tried beets? Well, here’s your chance. They’re super nutritious and oh so tasty! Or if you love beets, here is a fun way to use them. (Remember to use those tops too!) Beets are high in iron, so they’re great for maintaining healthy blood. Plus they taste so darn good! Just whipped up this…
Read MoreVegan Kale Caesar Salad
This was my first try at a vegan caesar dressing, and it was delish! Loved it. Great option for the vegans in your life, or if you just want to mix up your dressing routine. The cashews have healthy fats, so this salad has lots of great nutritional value with the protein and fats from…
Read MoreTahini Sauce
This is seriously my new favorite sauce. It’s SO simple and everyone who tastes it is really surprised by how easy and delicious it is. Smooth and exquisite. Tahini Sauce With Aleppo Pepper Yields: 2 cups tahini sauce Ingredients: ⅔ cup tahini paste ⅔ cup water 1 ½ small lemons 2 cloves garlic ½…
Read MoreAsparagus & Pea Cream Soup
Put away those winter vegetables! Spring is here and peas and asparagus are in season NOW! 🙂 Take advantage of the cheaper prices of these vegetables and switch up your meal prep menu with this wonderful, velvety-smooth soup that’s a major crowd pleaser. It can easily be made vegan with a plain, non-dairy milk. Meal…
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