Are you ready for the spookiest, silliest Halloween treat ever? You're in the right place! Today I'm showing you how to make some hilariously undead banana ghosts and a graveyard of healthy chocolate "mud." Because there's nothing I love more than lighthearted Halloween fun. This is no doubt … [Read more...]
Scandalously Good Grits and Greens Casserole
A saucy little romance novel made me do it. Yup, it was a sassy southern read, Hissy Fit by Mary Kay Andrews, that planted the idea of a grits n' greens casserole in my mind. (True confession: I love funny, fluffy romance novels.) Anyhoo, I was just reading along, wondering how the heroine, … [Read more...]
5-Minute Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Pie Breakfast Parfait (Gluten Free, Vegan)
Want to eat chocolate chip pumpkin pie for breakfast? (And actually feel good about it?) You're in luck! These pumpkin pie parfaits are fast, easy, and surprisingly healthy. So you can indulge without guilt! Because, let's face it, sometimes a treat is in order. For instance, on birthday … [Read more...]
Chopped Vegetable Salad with Sweet Corn
As much fun as I've had with spiralizing lately, I'm super excited to share this colorful chopped vegetable salad with you. It’s been my go-to lunch all summer long, and there’s no better way to enjoy the late-summer vegetables hitting farmers markets and grocery stores right now. This salad hits … [Read more...]
Veggetti Zucchini Spiralizer Recipe – Peanutty Vegan Pad Thai Salad
As you may know, I love my new Veggetti spiralizer: smaller than a drinking glass, yet makes perfect zucchini pasta fast! In fact, I think the Veggetti is so great that I’m giving away TWO free spiralizers. That’s right: two lucky readers will each win a Veggetti, shipped straight to their door for … [Read more...]
Oil-Free Lemon Tahini Dressing
As mentioned in my last post, Jeff and I have had some cucumber overpopulation problems. That is to say, they're taking over! The cucumber plants we thought would never grow have been cranking out cukes like you wouldn't believe. Then when life got a little crazy for our neighbors, we took over the … [Read more...]
Strawberry Shortcake Smoothie (with Cauliflower!)
I'm writing this post with mixed emotions. Not about the smoothie, though! The smoothie is so, so good. Fresh-picked summer strawberries good. Dessert-for-breakfast good. In fact, the inspiration for this smoothie was actually a fresh strawberry cake that a neighbor of mine in Chapel … [Read more...]
Low Fat & Gluten-Free Vegan Brunch Menu
Brunch is my favorite meal, yet I rarely have it. Luckily Mother's Day provided the perfect excuse! The original plan was to go out to brunch at Great Sage, a local vegan restaurant, because I had a little mishap: Yes, in my infinite skill and grace, I slammed my finger in MY OWN FRONT … [Read more...]
Low-Fat Chocolate Frosting (Vegan, Soy-Free)
You need chocolate frosting. You also need to eat your vegetables! Luckily, this chocolate frosting, which also happens to be low-fat, vegan, and soy-free, has you covered on both fronts. The very veggie secret? Vitamin-A rich, fiber-fabulous sweet potatoes! While these tasty tubers may … [Read more...]
Loaded Veggie Chili (Vegan, Oil-Free)
Thanks to everyone who left a comment on my last post, Eating Your Feelings. With the sadness slowly subsiding to a dull ache and life back moving back into its regular rhythm, I'm finally back to eating healthy, whole plant foods again. Rediscovering whole plant foods Interestingly, as my taste … [Read more...]