Coconut Pecan Macaroons
My Mom works in a speciality gift store that has a simple bakery right at the entrance. When I was younger I absolutely ADORED going to visit her at work, if nothing else but to take my time perusing...
View ArticleSecretly Green Chocolate Smoothie-Shake
Those of you that are familiar with my site, know how much I love a good smoothie. Smoothie’s make up 2/3 of my daily meals. I have a Green Detox Smoothie for breakfast every morning and then for...
View ArticleCreamy Sun-Dried Tomato Almond Butter Pasta
I know what you’re all probably thinking- “Finally! She’s actually sharing a dinner recipe.” Most of what I share on my blog are healthy, vegan smoothie and dessert recipes. Not exactly the most...
View ArticleVegan Chocolate-Peanut Butter No Bake Cookies
One day when I was flipping through one of my old recipe notebooks (trying to sort through the vegan/non-vegan recipes) I came across one of my girlfriend’s favorite cookies- Chocolate Peanut Butter...
View ArticleChocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cheesecake Bars
Can I tell you something? I just made the most delicious, worth-every-single-bite, vegan treat that I have ever eaten! Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cheesecake Bars. That’s right- chocolate chip cookie...
View ArticlePotato-Kale Gumbo
It’s been a loooong time since I’ve made a soup. I used to make soups at least twice a week. When Dave was home it was his ‘go-to’ meal option for lunch. It’s actually been kind of nice having that...
View ArticlePumpkin Nog
I imagine that most of you are as SUPER excited about Autumn cooking and baking fun as I am! Pumpkin, squash, sweet potatoes, apples, and spices… ohhhhhhhh boy And to bring in the new season I whipped...
View ArticleMaple-Cider Cream Pie with Pecan-Oat Crust {Raw & No Bake}
I went apple picking for the first time with my kids this past weekend. We made some AMAZING memories. And ate some incredibly delicious, fresh-from-the-tree apples. Boy, sometimes I find it hard to...
View ArticleButternut Squash, Black Bean, and Kale Empanada Pie
I’ve only ever had Empanadas once. They were little flaky, pastry pockets filled with seasoned ground beef, raisins, and olives. It sounds crazy but they were actually delicious. And I am pretty sure-...
View ArticleMaple Vanilla Muffins
Once upon a time, muffins were my favorite treat. I used to love going to the grocery store bakery and picking up one of those over-sized muffins to treat myself. Blueberry, specifically. I’m a big...
View ArticleChocolate Almond Butter Spread
For months I was roasting and skinning hazelnuts to keep a constant supply of Homemade Nutella in my house. Scarlett had become addicted to Peanut Butter-Nutella Sandwiches during our diet change. And...
View ArticleSavory Pumpkin-Walnut Pie
November is upon us and sooner than we always expect so will be the Holidays! I, for one, am jumping for joy. This is the first year in five years that I have been home for the Holidays. Granted, I...
View ArticlePumpkin Gingersnap Cookies
I’ve been really big into making my own Pumpkin Purée lately. It’s not too terribly difficult and you get such great flavor. Plus!! It’s always nice to not eat something that comes out of an aluminum...
View ArticleCreamy Vegan Green Bean Casserole with Almond Crumble Topping
Every family has their own special Holiday menu. And the idea of taking any of those special dishes and turning them into something “healthier” can be slightly unappealing… Since becoming vegan, I’ve...
View ArticlePumpkin Cinnamon Roll Cake with Vanilla Buttercream
I’ve been having serious cravings for a nice pumpkin cake lately. Specifically Pumpkin Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting…. Mmmmmmmm!! Alas, my days with cream cheese are long gone But, I can still enjoy...
View ArticleSweet Potato Biscuits
Biscuits were practically a foreign food to me growing up. If on the extremely rare occasion we did have biscuits, they always came from a tube. My family was definitely a processed food household....
View ArticleButternut Squash, Apple, and Sage Burgers
I am a big squash advocate. Squash in all forms- acorn, spaghetti, pumpkin, delicata, jester, and naturally, butternut. And all its relatives as well- sweet potato included. Being able to eat squash...
View ArticleChocolate Crunch Vegan Pumpkin Pie
Pumpkin Pie is easily my favorite Holiday dessert. And luckily for me, it is SUPER easy to veganize! Last year I made this Pumpkin Pie. A very traditional pie- a lightly sweetened pumpkin custard in a...
View ArticleChocolate Chip Peppermint Cookies
These. Were. Ah. Mazing. Ohhhhhhh, my goodness. I LOVE chocolate and Peppermint!! Truly one of my favorite flavor combinations. That and chocolate-coffee. Really, you can’t go wrong with chocolate...
View ArticlePumpkin Truffles
Here is a nice healthy treat for you this Holiday season. Who doesn’t want that, right?? This is the type of dessert you can have and truly not feel guilty about. They are made with 3 of my favorite...
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