Artichokes with Lemon Pepper Sauce

I didn’t eat my first artichoke until I was a junior in college – almost 20 years ago now. I recall having no idea how to eat an artichoke, let alone cook one for myself. While artichokes can seem intimidating when you look at them, they’re quite easy to cook. I always choose an easy … Continued

Roasted Sweet Potato Appetizer Bites

These Sweet Potato Appetizer Bites are so easy to put together and make a healthy, flavor packed appetizer your whole family will enjoy any night of the week. Made with tender roasted sweet potatoes, a creamy basil cashew cream and peppery arugula, this appetizer is sure to please even your pickiest eaters. I shared a … Continued

Vegetarian Stuffed Eggplant

These Vegetarian Stuffed Eggplants are outrageously delicious and decadent. Loaded with tender quinoa, pecans, red onions, fresh parsley and a dairy-free creamy sauce, they are sure to be a hit! This is quite possibly my new favorite recipe. It’s ridiculously good and I’m so excited to share it with you today because the temps are … Continued

Roasted Eggplant ‘Toast’ with Roasted Red Pepper Hummus & Kale {Grain-Free, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Vegan}

This article was sponsored by Sabra. All opinions are my own. Okay folks, National Hummus day is May 13th so I wanted to get you excited with a fun, new recipe so that you can whip this up. I know a lot of you have been requesting spring and summer plant-based recipes and today’s recipe … Continued

Fresh Basil, Pear & Cauliflower Soup {Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Soy-Free, Sugar-Free}

This article was sponsored by R.W. Knudsen; all opinions are my own. I’m all about pureed soups these days. Is it just me or does EVERYTHING taste better when it’s pureed? I know that might sound crazy but for me, it’s true. When I steam cauliflower or broccoli or zucchini or any other fruit or veggie and … Continued

Simple Summer Zucchini Boats (Vegan, Paleo, Gluten-Free, Soy-Free)

Yippeeee for warm summer weather and fresh, raw summer recipes. I don’t know about you but I am cravvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvving raw veggies right about now. With the peak of summer right around the corner my clients are begging me for fresh and super refreshing recipes…and I’m sure you’re in the mood for them too, right? I thought so. … Continued

Garden Herb Stuffed Tomatoes with ‘Creamy’ Avocado Drizzle

This article is sponsored by Silk. The opinions and the stuffed tomatoes are all mine. Ahhhhh Fall. As much as I love Summer, the Fall is such a fun time to enjoy the crisp weather, the leaves changing colors and playful outdoor activities (where you’re not sweating like crazy in the summer). One of my … Continued

Easy Thyme Roasted Mushrooms {Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Soy-Free, Vegan}

Hello December. I love you. Time to get my holiday baking (roasting and cookin’) on! But before I get to the sweets, here’s a fun little side dish (or appetizer) you can nibble on in between your bites of holiday cookies. I’m pairing them with other roasted veggies, gluten-free crackers, roasted almonds, steamed asparagus and … Continued

Gluten-Free Baked Cumin Tortilla Chips

Ready for a healthy chip that you can feel good about eating and have fun dunking them into a bit of salsa, hummus or guacamole? I know you’re all dying to know how to make tortilla chips, aren’t you? Don’t worry. It’s not as complicated as gluten-free baking – although it does involve an oven … Continued