Holiday Sangria – a dry red wine winter sangria that’s not too sweet, filled with fruit and is designed to make you feel cozy. While I love a good glass of wine, I had never taken the time to figure out how to make a good pitcher of sangria – until now! Sangria is such…
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How to Caramelize Onions
How to easily make caramelized onions for a sweet flavor addition to many dishes. A little time and patience is needed, but the payoff is worth it! I’ve had some misconceptions about caramelized onions – and when I finally learned how to make them, I wanted to share my tips with you! First, why make…
Honey Quinoa Bread
Gluten-free quinoa bread with a touch of honey for sweetness. A good soup and stew bread or hearty quick bread! Thank you to iHerb for sponsoring this post! As always, all opinions are my own. Quinoa bread has been on my kitchen baking list for a while now, ever since I heard it was a thing….
Cowboy Caviar
Cowboy Caviar, also known as Texas Caviar, is a simple salsa / bean salad with a complex flavor! Black eyed peas, sweet corn, and other fresh vegetables covered with an herb-lime dressing that is hard to resist. Serve with tortilla chips for dipping, or you may be tempted to eat it straight out of the…
Hot Chocolate Ice Cream
Hot Chocolate Ice Cream recipe with as few as 3 ingredients (plus marshmallows)! No ice cream machine needed for this no-churn recipe. When I was young(er), I always craved hot chocolate whenever it rained. It doesn’t matter if it was 100 degrees in the middle of summer, I still wanted a mug of hot cocoa…
Homemade Sweetened Condensed Milk
Need a can of sweetened condensed milk but don’t have one in your pantry? Make your own! Only two main ingredients to make your own homemade sweetened condensed milk for baking or ice cream recipes. Recently I was developing an ice cream recipe (coming soon!) and decided to make it a no-churn recipe – which…
Caprese Pasta Salad
Caprese Pasta Salad – super simple dish that can be eaten as a whole meal or a side. Fresh tomatoes and basil make this an excellent summer pasta salad for picnics, potlucks and family dinners! You guys LOVE my chopped caprese salad recipe, so here’s another way to enjoy it in pasta form! This can be…
Sheet Pan Squash and Mushroom Tacos
Sheet Pan Butternut Squash and Mushroom Tacos! Ready in under 30 minutes – vegan, easy, healthy, and great for meal prep. WHY don’t I meal prep more often? Recipes like these remind me how easy it is to get a wholesome meal full of veggies in barely any time. Chop, toss, bake, eat! Perfect for…
Lemony Sugar Snap Peas with Soba Noodles
Soba Noodles with Lemon Sesame Sugar Snap Peas are packed with protein, fiber and flavor! Naturally vegan and gluten-free. Sugar snap peas! We’ve talked about them before. This time, we’re making them a meal! That’s not spaghetti though – those are soba noodles! Have you tried? What are soba noodles, you ask? They are Japanese…
Three Bean Salad with Avocado
Three Bean Salad with avocado, vegetables and herbs. A flavorful vegan and gluten-free side dish perfect for a picnic or potluck, and filling enough for a main dish! This recipe had to be made because – I’m very easily influenced. Mostly by commercials for food and the like. If I see an ad for pizza,…
Pineapple Jalapeño Guacamole
Pineapple Jalapeño Guacamole is a tropical spin on this favorite appetizer dip. Great for summer gatherings, cookouts and all snacking! Serve this vegan and gluten-free spread with corn chips, crackers or veggies. Do you like fruit in your food? I don’t know how else to phrase that question, but do you know what I mean?…
Zucchini Noodle Vegetable Lasagna
Gluten-free zucchini noodle vegetable lasagna. A way to enjoy lasagna without the pasta! Whether you’re trying to cut back on carbs or simply trying to sneak more veggies in your food, this is a way to pack your meatless dinner full of nutrients. This recipe is just a *bit* more complicated than my usual recipes,…
Avocado Egg Nests
Baked Egg in Avocado (Avocado “Nests”) are a fun way to have a balanced snack or breakfast, or a cute mini serving for a brunch! Customizable with toppings and will last a day or two in the fridge, so you can bake ahead if needed! Low-carb, protein, fiber and healthy fats. Of all the ways…
Nana’s Spanish (Red) Rice
Nana’s Spanish Rice recipe – a super easy, one pan / one pot side dish that takes only minutes to throw together. No need to pre-cook the rice! Naturally vegan and gluten-free. Before I became a foodie, I had a really hard time eating out at restaurants – especially other cuisines. I was afraid to…
Caramelized Chili White Button Mushrooms
Caramelized Chili White Button Mushrooms – sliced mushrooms caramelized in garlic and olive oil, topped with chili flakes and parsley. A deliciously easy, spicy and unexpected veggie side dish! While I was editing these photos it felt like I was playing a game of “how many ways can we look at the same plate of mushrooms?”…
Spaghetti Squash with Mushrooms
Spaghetti Squash with sautéed mushrooms, tomato and onion. A low-carb, gluten-free and vegan meal full of vegetables and flavor. Only 5 main ingredients, plus seasoning! Once I learned –> the trick <– to getting long, actual spaghetti-like strands from spaghetti squash, I’m always on the look out for new ways to eat it. We’ve made…
Lemony Brussels Sprouts
Lemony Brussels Sprouts are a wonderfully citrusy vegetable side dish. Serve on top of salads or with a meal for a fresh lemon pop of flavor! Naturally vegan and gluten-free. We are finding ourselves towards the (apparent) end of Brussels Sprouts season – it’s beginning of APRIL. How did that happen?! But someone needs to…
General Tso’s Tofu {Chloe Flavor}
General Tso’s Tofu from the Chloe Flavor Cookbook. Serve with rice or quinoa, top with sesame seeds and you have yourself a delicious vegan, gluten-free meal! This post has been sponsored by Nasoya – all opinions are my own. Tofu is something I have struggled with cooking over the years. It tends to get stuck…
Lemon Sesame Sugar Snap Peas
A citrusy and tasty vegetable side dish – Stir-fried Lemon Sesame Sugar Snap Peas! Serve with a meal as a side, eat alone for a sweet tangy snack, or add to pasta and salads. Naturally vegan and gluten-free. Ever had sugar snap peas? This spring-time vegetable can be eaten whole, pod included (unlike say, edamame)…
Irish Pub Potato Nachos
Irish Pub Potato Nachos topped with cheddar cheese and all your favorite toppings. For celebrating St. Patrick’s Day or any day with a twist on this appetizer staple! These nachos are not technically/traditionally Irish, but are a version of the appetizer available at some Irish pubs. I’ve also seen them made with potato chips or…
Smashed Avocado Chickpea Salad Sandwich
This Smashed Avocado and Chickpea Salad Sandwich is an easy vegan recipe to throw together for a healthy lunch or dinner with only 5 main ingredients (plus bread). YOU GUYS. If you like chickpeas and avocado, you’re going to love this sandwich. I happen to love both, so this is going to be on constant…
Sweet Chili Cream Cheese Dip
Sweet Chili Cream Cheese Dip. A super easy, 4 ingredient cheese ball appetizer that is perfect for a party snack or shareable dip. Sweet and spicy and delicious! One of my favorite Trader Joe’s items is their sweet chili sauce. Have you tried it? It’s the perfect balance of sweet with something spicy (like jalapeno’s)….
Heart Shaped Chocolate Pomegranate Candies – 3 ways
The easiest little no-bake heart shaped chocolate pomegranate candy bites, with three options for mixing up the flavors. Vegan friendly, gluten free, delicious and perfect for your Valentine. YOU GUYS. I made these 5 different ways and I couldn’t settle on just one way to share them with you, so I’m sharing them all! The…
Homemade Sweet Pickle Relish
How to make your own homemade sweet pickle relish. After a bit of soaking time you’ll have a super easy, tasty and customizable relish topping for sandwiches, deviled eggs and more! Recently I was at the store buying sweet pickle relish for a special recipe (coming soon!) and realized most of the options available were…