Until about a year ago, tahini was nothing more to me than that unfamiliar ingredient that I would add to my homemade hummus. After learning about its many health benefits, I decided to try adding it into more of my meals and recipes, and it has since become a staple topping for my toast and oatmeal, and my favorite…
Ultimate Guacamole
Throughout the course of this past year, avocados have easily become one of my favorite foods. With an abundance of nutrients such as phytochemicals, healthy fats, fiber, potassium, vitamin E, folic acid and B vitamins, it is no mystery that avocados are packed with nutrition. As much as I love using them more creatively, such…
Warm and Cozy Breakfast Quinoa
I used to believe that nothing could beat a big bowl of oatmeal when it came to warming and comforting breakfast foods. Due to its various health and nutrient benefits and limitless topping options, oatmeal has been my go-to for years (especially during these frigid winter months!). I recently decided to get creative with one of my favorite “savory” ingredients, quinoa, by…
Quick and Easy Personal Veggie Pizza and Sauce
Life in modern society can be hectic. So many people have hectic schedules that include large amounts of work and not enough down time. Many busy people don’t have the time or energy to make a mess to cook complicated meals.But sometimes you crave pizza. It may be super tempting and convenient to order out from your favorite pizza joint, but…
Wholesome Winter Nourish Bowl
My recent cooking experiments have led me to believe that there is something super comforting about eating warm food in a big beautiful bowl. As nutritious and refreshing as raw salads are, winter is a time that many of us crave and can truly benefit from incorporating more warm, cooked meals into our eating. Although hearty pasta dishes and soups are…
Autumn Harvest Quinoa
Autumn. Nothing beats the natural beauty of its vibrant foliage, crisp air, and, most importantly, seasonal produce. From spiced pumpkin baked goods to stuffed acorn squash, it is rare for me to go very long without cooking seasonal produce during the fall. Although it is difficult to choose, I would have to say that butternut…
Massaged Kale Salad
Although I am generally a lover of all things green, it wasn’t until recently that I began to truly appreciate one of the most popular leafy greens- KALE! Kale is rich in anti-inflammatory compounds, antioxidants, and phytonutrients. It is also a source of vitamin C, vitamin A, vitamin K, calcium, manganese, potassium, iron, and the…
Whole Grain Blueberry Pancakes
Pancakes are one of those foods that just scream comfort. They really bring me back to the excitement I felt years back when I would wake up to the aroma of fluffy cakes cooking away on a hot pan, waiting to be devoured. These pancakes are light, fluffy, and hearty all at the same time. The combination of whole…
Oven Roasted Chickpeas
Today I am going to share a super delicious and simple snack recipe that features one of my absolute favorite ingredients- chickpeas! Also known as garbanzo beans, these lovely little legumes are incredibly versatile. I love finding new ways to eat them, and have used them as the star ingredient to many of my recipes,…
Basic Veggie and Bean Burgers
Even before becoming a vegan, I always had a fascination with veggie burgers. One thing that I learned from taste-testing them at numerous restaurants through the years is that no one veggie burger tastes the same because they all contain different combinations of ingredients. When it comes to making veggie burgers, there are no rules, and creativity is the only real…
