An Easy Side Dish for Weeknight Dinners or Thanksgiving! If you’re looking for a simple yet flavorful side dish that works for both busy weeknight dinners and festive holiday meals, these Maple Roasted Carrots are perfect for you. With a natural sweetness from the maple syrup, complemented by fresh rosemary and a touch of brown sugar, this dish is sure to be a hit on your table. Whether you’re planning your Thanksgiving spread or need a quick, healthy side dish for a weekday dinner, this recipe has you covered. Plus, it’s naturally gluten-free and vegan, making it a great option…
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Continue ReadingVegan & Gluten-Free friendly these potatoes are the perfect cozy fall companion. Looking for a healthy twist on traditional mashed potatoes? These Garlic Tahini Mashed Potatoes are a creamy, flavorful side that’s not only vegan and gluten-free, but also packed with plant-based goodness. Whether you’re prepping for a cozy fall meal or looking for the perfect side dish for your Thanksgiving table, this recipe delivers on taste and nutrition. This recipe was inspired by the weather beginning to cool and a need to use the many white potatoes I over purchased. I like mashed potatoes but am not a big…
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Continue ReadingIf you’re craving a healthy, flavorful lunch, this toasted sourdough sandwich with basil pesto, roasted peppers, zucchini, and tomato sauce is perfect for you. Packed with roasted veggies and basil pesto, it’s a delicious vegetarian meal that’s easy to make at home. Toasted Sourdough Sandwich Ingredients To create this basil pesto sandwich, you’ll need a few fresh and flavorful ingredients: toasted sourdough bread, homemade or store-bought basil pesto, roasted red peppers, zucchini, and tomato sauce. Fresh Rosemary Sourdough: We love to get fresh bread from Whole Foods and our favorite is the Rosemary Sourdough. It is important to get a…
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Continue ReadingFall is in the air, so let’s get to baking! I love nothing more than making anything with pumpkin spice or apples the second September hits. Today I am going to share with you a new way to level up your pumpkin bread with this Trader Joe’s Pumpkin Spice Apple Bake. As the leaves begin to turn and the air takes on that crisp, familiar chill, there’s nothing quite like the comforting aroma of spices filling your kitchen. Fall is the perfect time to indulge in cozy, homemade desserts that celebrate the season’s best flavors. If you’re anything like me,…
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Continue ReadingLooking for ways to use up all those peaches you bought? – Look no further than these delightful and gluten-free Mini Peach Cakes. This mini peach cake recipe was inspired by the surprise peach tree we ended up with in our backyard this year! I know what you’re thinking, how do you have a surprise peach tree? – I’ll get to that later. These gluten-free mini cakes focus on the peaches, with just a bit of brown sugar to let the natural sugars of the peaches shine through. What ingredients, besides peaches, do you need? How do I prepare these…
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Continue ReadingThis week i’m showing you how to make a simple lentil bowl. This bowl is minimalist inspired and features Trader Joe’s Vegan Creamy Dill Dressing. It is also packed with protein but also bright and creamy flavors, perfect for a mid day meal. Over the last few months, I have started to transition to eating a whole food plant based diet and it has been easier than I thought it would be. It has opened up my creativity in the kitchen and allowed me to think differently about the types of meals I can make. The one challenge I’ll admit…