Tahini, made from sesame seeds, can have a slightly bitter flavor. There's a time and a place for such boldness. For those times when you are looking for a bit less bite, try this maple tahini combination. It slightly sweetens giving the tahini a whole new life of its own. Try on salads, roasted vegetables, sweet potato, or grain bowls.
Read MoreFall is coming, but it's not quite cold enough for hearty stews with lots of root vegetables. Enter Tasty Tortilla Soup. This is the perfect warm soup for a relaxing Sunday and leftover lunch on Monday.
This soup freezes well, so you can pre-measure lunch or dinner sized potions for days when you feel a cold coming on or you just don't feel like making anything at all.
Read MoreWin over the most skeptical of kale crowds with this protein rich salad. It's a wonderful recipe for your next potluck or bbq. It's always nice to have fresh vegetables amidst a sea of meat and cheese platters, pastas, snacks, and desserts. I mean, I'm not complaining about all the goodies we eat during times of celebration. Don't get me wrong. I'm just saying that it's always nice to have a little something fresh and nutrient-rich to add to your plate. Added bonus for the chef, if there are any leftovers this holds well for a simple, complete meal the following day.
Read MoreWhat's the first thing you think of when you see a basil plant? Pesto, right? Pesto, pesto, pesto. We can't stop talking about it, smelling it, and eating it. How about you?
Enjoy this dairy free pesto in your next pasta dish, on a grilled chicken or veggie sandwich, mixed in with eggs, or as a dip for your favorite gluten free crackers and vegetable sticks.
Read MoreNothing says summer like fresh strawberries smashed and poured over homemade shortcake. This recipe delivers a delicious gluten free shortcake with a hint of almond flavor that is complemented by its strawberry and coconut whip cream counterparts. You'll be thanking summer (and me) with every bite.
Read MoreGranola. Because everyone needs a good stand-by granola that can be tweaked and adjusted to match whatever flavors you're craving. This recipe is easy to play around with and adjust, based on what ingredients you have on hand. While you're at it, make it a double batch and you'll be set for a couple of weeks!
Read MoreLooking for a dairy free alternative to whipped cream? One with health benefits, full fat, and flavor? This simple cream is perfect for meeting your whipped cream needs in a dairy free option.
Read MoreUpon some reflection on vegan mystery cheese, particularly nacho cheese, I realized that just because something is dairy free or vegan it doesn't mean that it's necessarily healthy. Vegan and/or dairy-free fare can also be made with tons of additives, artificial flavors, ingredients that I have no right even trying to pronounce, and be devoid of nutritional value. Shortly after this thought, I found myself in the kitchen putting my culinary nutrition skills to use. The result, in my humble opinion, a pretty darn good option for dairy-free nacho cheese with nutritional value and ingredients that you can pronounce!
Read MoreA simple dairy free cream that is pure perfection come strawberry season. This recipe is incredibly versatile. Use this as a foundation to get creative and make the perfect cream that you are seeking. Adjust the consistency, sweetness, and or change the flavor with your favorite berry of choice. Play around and enjoy every heaping spoonful.
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