I love strawberries - especially when they are in peak season! Picking strawberries was a childhood past time, and I look forward to them enthusiastically every spring. I have fond memories of trips to Montezuma, GA with my grandparents to pick fresh berries on Saturdays. I'm sure my grandmother spent more time getting the berry juice out of my clothes after I ate them straight from the field ...
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Turmeric Cauliflower Soup (DF, Vegan)
A little bit spicy, a little bit sweet. A little bit of crunch mixed in with a whole lotta creaminess. Yes, my friend, I'm talking about our turmeric cauliflower soup. It's super creamy, but is in fact both vegan and dairy-free! I love a reason to bust out my dutch oven, and what better excuse than a big pot of soup! The base of this soup couldn't be simpler. You'll start out by sautéing ...
Tropical Green Smoothie
With summer right around the corner and temperatures rising, I'm craving lighter, easier meals. This tropical green smoothie definitely fits the bill. This smoothie takes less than 5 minutes to prepare, and only requires a blender. If you've ever been wary of green smoothies, this is a great recipe to try. The spinach is mild enough that the smoothie still tastes fruity and sweet. You can ...
Pumpkin Seed Pesto with Zoodles + Blistered Cherry Tomatoes
Raise your hand if you love pesto! Now raise your hand if you're allergic to, or avoiding, nuts... We've got a pretty special recipe just for you! This pumpkin seed pesto is 100% dairy and nut free, AND 100% delicious! I chose to use arugula to add a peppery bite to my pesto. And because -- let's be real -- it was in the fridge! You can use any leafy green that you like. Spinach, mixed ...
Raw Brownie Energy Bites (DF, Vegan)
These delicious brownie energy bites taste like a brownie with none of the guilt! They're dairy-free, vegan, and contain no refined sugar, plus they're raw, so you can take in all the nutrients and natural enzymes in the foods. Major win. I like to eat these 'lil treats as an afternoon snack, a healthy dessert, with a hot cup of joe, or as a pre- or post-workout snack! I chose to ...
Sweet Potato Black Bean Tacos (DF, Vegan)
Holy guacamole, these babies are good! If you've ever doubted that a vegan dinner can satisfy, you haven't tried these sweet potato black bean tacos. Even my boyfriend, who is quite the carnivore, was asking for more. There's so much to love about these tacos -- they're loaded with heavy-hitting superfoods like cabbage, sweet potato, black beans, avocados, and pepitas (also known as pumpkin ...
Cauliflower Walnut “Meat” Taco Salad Bowl (Vegan)
Let's taco 'bout how amazing these taco salad bowls are. (Sorry, couldn't help it!) These salad bowls are so pretty and so delicious, no one will notice the "meat" is vegan. Not even your meat-loving boyfriend! I've been seeing more and more variations on taco "meat" substitutes in my instagram feed lately, so I thought I better check it out. And let me just tell you, I am SO glad I ...
Spicy Edamame Dipping Sauce
We can't get enough of dipping sauces! Steamed edamame is a simple appetizer or side dish that you can whip out on a moments notice when guests come over unannounced. Soy sauce is your typical dipping sauce, but we wanted to put a healthy spin on the savory umami flavor. The issue comes when trying to find a good dipping sauce as soy sauce and even low sodium soy sauce can still contain ...
Popcorn Cauliflower
This recipe comes as a specific request from Ellen and I am excited to share it with you today: my mom's Popcorn Cauliflower! The ingredients are insanely simple: cauliflower, sea salt, and olive oil. That's it! This is all about the roasting, or as my mom calls it - caramelizing with salt. Cauliflower is high in Vitamin C, helps fight inflammation, and improves digestion and ...
Arugula Green Smoothie
Smoothies are my favorite way to utilize all the fruit leftover in the fridge or the handful of greens I've got hanging around (from that kale salad I made earlier this week). Most green smoothie recipes call for spinach or kale, but after whipping up this delicious cauliflower pizza with arugula salad on top, I had a good bit of arugula left over. So I thought, hey, why not toss some arugula in ...