recipes

  • Today’s recipe is on the simpler side, but it’s an everyday recipe that I love to eat as lunch or as a snack. I call it a “quesadilla”, but it’s completely vegan and doesn’t contain any cheese alternatives, just whole, plant-based foods. Instead of cheese, I made an avocado dressing that acts as a filling and…

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  • First of all, I want to thank everyone who shared such kind sentiments on my last post, where I talked about some struggles I’ve been having recently. I’m so blown away by how positive and supportive this online community is…. it really puts a huge smile on my face that people who I’ve never even…

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  • Today’s recipe is one I’ve had in my back pocket for quite some time. It’s inspired by my favorite veggie burger of all time – The Hemp and Greens Burger – from Hilary’s Eat Well. The two recipes aren’t exactly the same, but the millet-y, fritter-y goodness is definitely there. I’ve made this version with chickpea…

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  • Life lesson alert: it is soooo hard to get back on track to a workout regimen when you’ve been off it for awhile. Now, before we all get discouraged, does that mean you shouldn’t try to get back on track? NO WAY! The beauty of life is that you have an infinite amount of second…

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  • Hello, hello, it’s POPSICLE WEEK! Billy of Wit and Vinegar is once again hosting this year’s Popsicle Week, a week full of popsicle posts by some pretty awesome bloggers. This is my first year participating, and I couldn’t be more excited! I wanted to create something sweet and delicious, healthy but not straight-up kale popsicle…

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  • Today’s recipe is inspired by one of my favorite snacks – yogurt and granola. Back in college (and before I really got into cooking), I used to have yogurt and granola as meals on their own. Something about the creamy, tangy yogurt mixing with the crunchy, sweet granola really hits the spot for me. So…

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  • I’m really excited to share this vegan caramelized onion pasta recipe with you all today, because it was one of my more popular posts on instagram. The idea to make a simple pasta dish was inspired by the fact that I’ve been incorporating more carbs into my diet, thanks to directions from my GI doctor. While…

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  • Today I want to take this opportunity to send out a reminder to myself, and all other who may need this reminder – Be kind to yourself. Don’t be so hard on yourself. Think about the way you talk to your best friend – is that how you talk to you? Would you say the same things…

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