What’s perfectly tart, cashew-creamy, and has a delectable cookie crumble crust? These drool-inducing Vegan Key Lime Bars. I used to get mega cravings for the key lime pie cheesecake at the Cheesecake Factory. But all of the saturated fat, dairy, and added sugar would leave me feeling bloated and sluggish. These dairy-free key lime bars […]
My love for curry started with the flavor, I love complex spices. I began to explore cooking with it more often – it was a pleasant surprise to learn that curry is not only a culinary delight, but also full of disease fighting antioxidants and minerals. Many herbs and spices (chili, coriander, turmeric, cumin, ginger, […]
If you’re a busy person or someone who does not like to add fuss to food prep, please do yourself a favor and start whipping together these Vegan Overnight Oats! They are SO easy to make, taste delicious, and are loaded with nutrient-dense ingredients like chia seeds, nuts, fruit, and more. The chia seeds alone […]
I don’t know who needs to hear this right now, but you do not need to eat the same boring breakfast every day! This Vegan Chia Seed Pudding is just one option that you can mix into your breakfast repertoire. The cinnamon and vanilla provide the perfect flavor, and dates make it just the right […]
Do you ever love a bite of food so much that you do a little happy dance when you taste it? Well, that’s exactly what I did the first time we got this recipe just right. This Mushroom Salad with Kale & Herbs is everything you will ever need in a salad. It contains plant […]
Yaki Onigiri are Japanese grilled rice balls covered in savory soy sauce. With a crispy crust on the outside and soft sticky rice on the inside, these rice balls are simply irresistible and easy to make at home! Traditionally, Yaki Onigiri is grilled over charcoal, which lends the rice balls a hint of woodsy, smoky flavor […]
The key to good health is a strong immune system. If we have a weakened system, we are more susceptible to colds, the flu and many other health problems. With a winter storm brewing on the West Coast and nasty viruses going around all over the world, now is a crucial time to keep your immune system […]
Do you have that meal that brings you back to your childhood? As soon as you smell it you are mentally transported to the kitchen you grew up in? That’s how my mom’s winter stew is for me. It was always a staple when the weather got chilly and with the recent dreary days in […]
These vegan and gluten-free lemon bars have a cool silky texture atop a sweet, crumbly and buttery grain-free crust. They skip the butter, refined sugar, condensed milk, egg yolks and heavy whipping cream for healthier vegan ingredients. This dessert offers plant-based protein, fiber and healthy fats all while staying true to the sweet, tangy taste and […]
Picture from Popsugar This veggie burger is seriously one of the best I have EVER had. It’s so tasty (and beneficial for the gut!) when paired with Dark Horse’s fermented ketchup and a dollop of fermented mustard. The quinoa and chickpeas make these burgers a fantastic source of protein. Plus, walnuts have shown to have anti-cancer […]
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