Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp

It’s May and that means my husband’s birthday and rhubarb season! He grew eating and loves strawberry rhubarb pie so every year I make it for him. Prior to him and me meeting, I had never had strawberry rhubarb. Perhaps it’s not a common southern…

Simple Plant-based Coleslaw (mayo free!)

This is my healthy vegan take on an all-time classic, coleslaw! It’s creamy, crunchy, and perfect for warm weather BBQs.  This recipe only requires 6 ingredients, all of which are pretty common staples in most households. I’ve made this recipe with vegan mayo before, however,…

Chickpea “Tuna” Salad

Ah, chickpeas, aka garbanzo beans. What a versatile little legume. Perfect in hummus, pasta (yes, pasta made of chickpeas exists and it’s delicious), salads, curries, and more! Recently, I’ve been enjoying using them as the base for “chicken” or “tuna” salad. This recipe is perfect…

Almond Butter Turmeric Dressing

What do almond butter, ginger, and turmeric have in common? They just so happen to be some of my favorite foods that’s what AND the ingredients in this delicious dressing. The inspiration for this recipe comes from the almond butter turmeric salad dressing from Trader…

Arugula Walnut Pesto Pasta

Ingredients: 3-4 servings of your favorite pasta* Arugula Walnut Pesto 1 packed cup of fresh arugula 1/3 cup walnuts 1/4 cup pine nuts 1 tsp lemon juice 1/4 tsp dried basil (or a few fresh basil leaves) 1/4 tsp salt 1/3 cup water Directions: Cook…

Beet Burger

Servings: 8-10 patties Overall Prep/Cook Time: 30-40 minutes Ingredients: 1 large beet (about 1.5 cups when diced) 1 15 oz can black beans, rinsed 1/2 of a medium onion, diced small 1/2 c of mushrooms, diced small 1/2 c oat flour* 1/4 c brown rice…

Coconut Greens

This is one of my favorite recipes and not just because it’s utterly divine! Dark leafy greens, such as collards and kale, are some of the most nutritious foods on the planet. One reason is because they contain glutathione – the mother of all antioxidants!…

Cashew Ginger Soba Noodles

I recently received a cookbook by the Minimalist Baker, an amazing cook and often a source of inspiration for me. Inside was a delicious cashew soba noodle recipe that I modified and turned into my own. Soba noodles are one of my favorite noodles! They’re…