Pecan pie bars! Buttery shortbread crust meets a lusciously caramelized filling infused with the rich essence of earthy pecans.
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Nanaimo Bars are a classic Canadian, Christmas or any-time treat that originates from the city of Nanaimo in British Columbia. This no-bake dessert starts with a chocolate, coconut and almond base, a creamy, vanilla custard buttercream makes the filling and then topped with a rich chocolate ganache. This recipe is perfect for holiday get-togethers, can be made in advance and the best part – no oven needed!
Pumpkin French Toast Muffin Cups are a great make-ahead breakfast for the colder months. All the best fall flavors with cinnamon, pumpkin and pecans.
all Quinoa Salad with Brussels sprouts, butternut squash, tomatoes, lemon and parsley. A warm, delicious meal that is vegan and gluten-free.
Love a good deal? Who doesn’t! I’ve put together some of the best Black Friday, Cyber Monday and Cyber Week, and more early holiday deals for you on some of my favorite vegetarian and vegan food brands and products, some starting even before Thanksgiving.
I can’t believe we’re at the end of another year already! Instead of resolutions, I’ll be working on figuring out my word of the year and business goals for the upcoming months. I’m going to need some food fuel, so here are some of the most popular recipes to help celebrate the New Year – …
Mini caprese salad skewers are a fun finger-food appetizer for any get-together! Add tortellini pasta or keep it simple (and gluten-free) with the basics of tomato, mozzarella and basil. You can prep these ahead as a time-saver. My chopped caprese salad has become such a reader favorite that I’ve made it into pasta salad and …
A simple side dish to saute shredded cabbage – for St. Patricks Day or any day you have cabbage to use up! You’ll like this recipe if you like a naturally peppery flavor, and need a quick, vegan and gluten-free way to prepare this vegetable. At the time of this writing, it is the weekend …
If you haven’t heard of “Galentine’s Day,” the idea gained notoriety from a Parks and Recreation episode. Leslie Knope (Amy Poehler) dubbed February 13th the day for celebrating all the ladies in your life. I have sort of celebrated this holiday most of my adult life without realizing it, but it was more of a …
A cheese ball that looks like a pine cone! This appetizer will be a hit at your party. Using rosemary sprigs and cinnamon honey roasted almonds. Remember those honey cinnamon roasted almonds I made? It was for this cheese ball. I saw the idea of a pine cone shaped cheese ball years ago, and I …
Holiday Sangria – a dry red wine winter sangria that’s not too sweet, filled with fruit and is designed to make you feel extra cozy during wintertime festivities! 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 …
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 …
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!
Easter is right around the corner, and whether or not you celebrate the holiday I always see it as a great opportunity for BRUNCH. As an Amazon affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases. Need vegetarian Easter recipe ideas for your family gathering? You’re in the right place. I always think of lots of hard boiled …
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 gluten-free appetizer staple! These nachos are not really technically or traditionally Irish, but I have seen versions of these available as an appetizer at some Irish pub. Sometimes I’ve …
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 …
A Christmas tree shaped dessert made with puff pastry, Nutella spread and smooth peanut butter. Perfect for sharing at holiday parties, super easy to make and only requires 3 basic ingredients! Two Christmas tree shaped foods in a row! We are coming up on the holiday and I wanted to try this ever since I …
A Christmas tree pita pinwheel appetizer that is an adorable hit for any holiday party. Customizable and easy finger food! My grandma gave me a magazine clipping of this Christmas tree pita pinwheel, which I thought was super adorable. I recently made it again and wanted to refresh the pictures – and this time I …
This Cranberry Pomegranate Prosecco Cocktail is a great way to jazz up your happy hour without making it complicated. It’s a fresh-tasting, fruity drink that is great to share with friends!
Sweet potato casserole with an oat, pecan and cranberries topping and naturally sweetened with maple syrup. Gluten-free, no refined sugar added! This sweet potato casserole was almost a no-go. Since American Thanksgiving is coming up, I wanted to test out some healthier versions of traditional sides. My first attempt was a big pile of mush …