Chickpea Beanballs with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce

These chickpea beanballs are a delicious, vegan and gluten-free alternative to meatballs. Serve them with our roasted red pepper sauce for some extra flavor. I haven’t made any sort of “meatballs” for you yet so I thought it would be fun to continue going out of my comfort zone to create some cozy recipes for … Continued

Cucumber Hummus from the Easy Whole Vegan Cookbook

As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Cucumber hummus. It’s something many of you have probably ever had and I can’t wait to share this with you! When Melissa from My Whole Food Life sent me her cookbook, Easy Whole Vegan, I was so excited to try this recipe. I’ve never made cucumber … Continued

Roasted Cauliflower and Onion Salad with Creamy Chickpea Garlic Sauce {Sugar-Free, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Soy-Free, Grain-Free, Vegan}

As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. It’s just starting to feel like fall in Manhattan and I’m so excited to start roasting veggies as the seasons start to change. I love fall- it’s such a cozy season that gets me excited to start using my oven again…especially when it comes to roasting … Continued

Roasted Acorn Squash with Beautiful Clementine Beet Dressing {Vegan, Gluten, Dairy and Soy-Free}

This article was sponsored by Bai. All opinions are my own. Hello September (and Happy Labor Day)! Where did the summer go? It went way too fast, as always! I’m still holding onto the warm weather by sharing today’s recipe with you. This recipe is full of flavor, color and antioxidants to keep you feeling … Continued

Crunchy Chickpea Red Quinoa {Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Vegan}

Every week it seems I get emails from y’all about Easy Weeknight Dinners and Healthy Recipes for Dinner. Well, today I’m going to answer your question with one simple answer. Read on…

John Boos, O How I Love Thee…

Honestly, I’ve fallen in love with a cutting board… The John Boos Cutting Board, that is…and O, how fine it is! Now, this isn’t just any ol’ cutting board, aside from the fact that it’s incredibly well crafted and aesthetically pleasing to the eye, this John Boos cutting board can handle anything you desire.  The … Continued

Agave Roasted Chickpeas

Last night I whipped up a batch of agave sweetened chickpeas.  Over the years, I’ve roasted my fair share of chickpeas, however this time I opted for adding a sweet bite to these crunchy nibbles. These tasty chickpeas pack a nice dose of protein and are perfect atop your morning oatmeal, afternoon salad or tossed … Continued

Homemade Baked Beans

There’s nothing like a side of baked beans at your summer BBQ; here’s an easy recipe that you can quickly whip up the next time you light up the outdoor grill!  I love the taste of baked beans, however, I try to make my own from scratch when I have the time.  I  steer clear … Continued

Simply Satisfying Swaps

Here are a few tricks of the trade from my healthy kitchen to yours…read on for some great alternatives to your pantry staples.   Swap your traditional mayo for plain Greek yogurt.  My favorite brands are Chobiani, Fage and Siggi’s.  These yogurts are a perfect substitution to mix into your typical tuna salad or spread onto your sandwich.  Moreover, Greek yogurt is … Continued

Curried Chickpea Salad with Yogurt Dressing

The simplicity of this versatile dish is amazing-especially when dressed with my Yogurt Dressing.  These chickpeas serve up beautifully hot, cold or at room temperature. Ingredients 1 can Chickpeas, drained and rinsed 2 Tbsp. Curry Powder 2 Tbsp. Lemon Juice 2 Tbsp. Grain Mustard Dash of Garlic Powder Dash of Onion Powder Dash of Paprika … Continued