Dig in to a hearty bowl of yellow split pea soup. Sweet red pepper, fresh tomatoes and spinach leaves add color and flavor to this simple soup recipe. Vegetarian Yellow Split Pea Soup 1 tablespoon ol...
From the recipe archives, first posted September 2010. Updated with a new photo. -Jen Soda can be a hard habit to break. If you’re looking for a tasty alternative try making your own tea soda. ...
Here’s a fresh and light veggie quinoa salad recipe. I used black quinoa, but you can use whatever variety you have on hand such as red or white quinoa. Black Quinoa Salad with Radish and Avoca...
Life’s been a bit crazy lately. Work is beyond busy, I’m getting over a nasty cold/flu and my running routine has come to a screeching halt. Time to take a breath, reset and start again! ...
Here’s a simple, not-too-sweet granola recipe. It’s a mix of oats, almond butter and pure maple syrup. Dress it up with your favorite fresh or dried fruit and a splash of milk. (Shown her...
Did you try the roasted broccoli recipe I shared a few weeks ago? If you liked what roasting did for broccoli, you’re gonna love what it does for cauliflower. Roasting cauliflower makes it rich...
Cookies are my favorite sweet treat. So why is this the first cookie recipe I’ve posted? Because I rarely make them. Really, I like them too much and don’t want the temptation of having d...
I love this smoothie. It has the flavor of fruit-infused lemonade with the nutrition of a smoothie. Using frozen mango and strawberries gives it a refreshing icy texture. I have a powerful blender (V...
Cozy up to a steamy bowl of lentil soup that’s brimming with veggies. Fresh mushrooms, Swiss chard and tomatoes add flavor and color to this comforting soup. Vegetarian Lentil Soup with Rainbow...
Broccoli is such a versatile vegetable. It’s the prefect addition to stir fries and salads, and possibly the best veggie to enjoy simply steamed. But, roast it in a hot oven and the result is i...
Here’s a simple and flavorful chickpea curry recipe, ready in about 30 minutes. Great for a quick weeknight dinner. Even better for lunch the next day. The list of spices seems long, but they r...
Today has been anticipated by thousands around the world, and not for the reason you think. Nope, these aren’t football fans…but fanatics of the culinary combination of chocolate and haze...
I’m not much of a sports fan, but even I know there’s a SUPER big game this weekend. I don’t care who wins, as long as the guacamole is plentiful! Here’s a few recipe links fo...
Avocados are one of my favorite foods. They’re rich and creamy with a delicate flavor that pairs well with so many ingredients. Most people think of guacamole when looking for an avocado recipe...
I’m not much of a stats person, so I won’t bore you with the number of recipe tests or blog posts I did this year. The truth is I don’t know and don’t much care. I’d rather take the time to share a f...
Chocolate. Sometimes I just gotta have it. Usually I’ll reach for a piece of dark chocolate to satisfy my craving, but lately I’ve had the urge to bake. Blame it on winter or the holidays...
I’m a tad bit obsessed with my Vitamix blender. I put it to good use everyday making things like homemade almond milk, soups and smoothies. Lots and lots of smoothies. Lately I’ve been us...
Warm up with a mug of Hot Apple Chai-der, a mix of apple cider and chai tea. I love apple cider, but drinking it straight can get a little too sweet for me. Diluting the cider with water cuts calorie...
Thanksgiving is all about the side dishes. Sure, there’s plenty of turkey talk going on this week, but as a vegetarian I can turn my attention to other things. I’ll be making some old fav...
Time to face it. Summer is long gone and cooler days and nights are here. It’s time to simmer big pots of vegetable soup. Red lentils make a great base for veggie soup. They start out as reddis...
I don’t know what my Halloween costume will be yet, but I do know what I’ll be cooking with this weekend- pumpkin. It’s the biggest pumpkin weekend of the year! Pumpkin is a favorit...
I like to keep my smoothies clean and simple. When you start with great ingredients like fresh almond milk, ripe banana and sweet blueberries you don’t need to add much else. But, a sprinkling ...
Pumpkin season is here again. Why not crank up the oven and bake some hearty pumpkin muffins? Use canned pure pumpkin or homemade pumpkin puree. (egg-free, dairy-free, vegan recipe) Vegan Pumpkin Muf...
I first made this roasted eggplant dish about a month ago, when the farmers market was crammed with summer produce. Now the trees have started to lose their leaves and the market has shifted to sturd...
Ice pops are fun and easy to make. Simply blend up fresh and fruity ingredients and freeze in ice pop molds. Don’t have an ice pop mold? No problem. All you need is 5-ounce paper cups, foil and woode...
Nothing says summer (or end of summer) like the abundance of sweet corn in the market. It’s delicious roasted, made into ice cream (one of the most talked about foods at this year’s Minne...
From the recipe archives, first posted August 2010. Updated with new photos and a recipe for vegan Vietnamese iced coffee. -Jen Once you discover how easy it is to make cold press coffee, you’l...
Homemade vegan ice cream? Yup, and it’s easy to make. Start with a can of coconut milk for a rich and creamy base. Simply combine the coconut milk with some almond milk and blend in ripe fruit ...
My kitchen gets destroyed on the weekend, and that’s just how I like it. Sunday is the day I test recipes, snap photos and (if I have enough energy left) write and publish a blog post. The whole prod...
My fridge is overflowing with fresh fruits and veggies. It’s my fault. I can’t leave the farmers market without a full bag…or four. Good thing I have a killer blender. One way to quickly use up produ...
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