Apricot Raspberry Muffins
In celebration of sugar-free week, I decided to create satisfying muffin with some of the beautiful organic raspberries I found in the market yesterday. This muffins are completely free of refined sugar, but will satiate your taste buds. Ingredients: 6 dried apricots, chopped 1 cup fresh raspberries 1 1/2 c gluten-free or all purpose flour […]
Lemon Chia Seed Cake
I still have a tree full of Meyer Lemons that are hanging on for dear life – actually they are about to explode in this summer heat, so I am trying every recipe I can think of to make the most of them. This is my take on a traditional lemon poppy seed cake. It’s […]
Cherry Chia Vegan Ice Cream
Missing regular cow’s ice cream this week? I know it’s HOT out there, so don’t despair because I’ve come up with this crazy good ice cream, which will make you feel amazing after eating. You know you gross you feel after downing a pint of B & J’s ice cream? Not this creation, which is […]
Almond Milk
Are you going Dairy Free this week? One of the big questions you might be asking yourself is “How will I replace MILK when I’m dairy free?” Two words for you, my friend: Almond Milk. Not only is almond milk FULL of nutrients, it is amazing plant-based alternative to regular milk. Here are the facts: Consuming […]
Vegan Tacos with Salted Grilled Plantains
I am so excited to share this delicious recipe for vegan tacos with salted grilled plantains with you – It comes straight from Gene Baur and our friends at V-Lish. It’s one of my favorite recipes from Gene’s new book, Living The Farm Sanctuary Life. This recipe makes 12 vegan tacos with salted grilled plantains. Ingredients […]
Hibiscus Watermelon Crush
My husband purchased a watermelon as big as a baby this weekend and unless I find multiple ways to use it, it will take up half my refrigerator for the next week. Moreover, it’s searingly hot right now, so I tossed some in my blender with my favorite iced tea and created an insanely refreshing, […]
DIY Sport Drink
Sports and Energy drinks supposedly replace lost electrolytes and give you energy after/during working out, but the truth is that most beverages that are marketed as “healthy” for these kinds of activities, ARE NOT! A study by University of California at Berkeley, Atkins Center for Health and Wealth, went through all the popular brands of […]
Rosemary Melonade
This exotic rosemary melonade blend sips like a fancy cocktail, but skips the hefty bar tab. Melon is hydrating, and rich in vitamin C and anti-inflammatory lycopenes, while rosemary contributes awesome flavor and antibacterial backup. The combination makes this your secret immunity agent! Throw in the jalapeño for an added cleanse and kick. This recipe […]
Seitan Kebabs With Sangria Tomato Salad
I love these seitan kebabs with sangria tomato salad because seitan is a complete protein with the mouthfeel of meat. The tomato salad was inspired by a thing called spootie, which is basically a bunch of fruit soaked in liquor overnight. Sangria on steroids is really what it’s like. I reinvented it with white wine […]
Quinoa Corn Black Bean Peppers
These quinoa corn black bean peppers were a great meat-alternative meal, and a beautiful celebratory dish for July 4th! My farmers market is full of beautiful sweet corn and shiny red bell peppers, so I grabbed bags of them today (I guess this is the advantage of living in So Cal,) and headed home to experiment […]