Low Fodmap Nut Granola

Low Fodmap Nut Granola

On March 6, it is known as National Cereal Day. Our family doesn't do a lot of cold cereals, but we do love our oats. I decided to look up tasty last-minute granola recipes to make in honor of the special breakfast day. I found...

Cheesy Banana Peppers

Cheesy Banana Peppers

Cheesy Banana Peppers A quick tasty lunch for those that like fat and flavor. 4 large Banana Peppers (topped and deseeded)2 slices VioLife Cheddar Cheese (Vegan sliced cheese of choice)2 oz VioLife Feta Cheese (Vegan feta)1 tsp Earth Balance butter2 slices Gluten-Free...

Gluten-Free Hot Dogs

Gluten-Free Hot Dogs

Gluten Free Hot Dogs This recipe was originally created to be vegan and gluten free pastrami. I loved having a sandwich "meat" that I could actually eat. I decided to tone down the kick, alter the ingredients to fit my dietary needs and create them into hot...

Battle in the Bathroom

Battle in the Bathroom

I wake in the morning groggily from a perfect dream that was rudely interrupted by my alarm screaming at me to get out of bed. I put my feet down on the ground, it's Monday. As I enter the bathroom, I glance at my reflection in the mirror. There stands a woman with...

Lentil Kale Soup

Lentil Kale Soup

Our family is very anxious for fall to be here, so much so, we decided to get our fall cooking on. A couple weeks ago, my girls asked me to make my mom's Southwestern chili. It is a super easy recipe that brings lots of comfort, memories, and flavor to our...

Vegan Murgh Makhani (Indian Curry)

Vegan Murgh Makhani (Indian Curry)

In the midst of wanting to relax by reading or watching a movie on a Saturday night, I also wanted to spend time in the kitchen. This is the war that plays in my head every weekend. Spending time in the kitchen usually wins and I never regret it. Earlier...

Creamy Chipotle Spaghetti

Creamy Chipotle Spaghetti

My birthday comes just once a year and I am grateful to see it arrive. It just means that I have just spent another year of my life with my amazing family, friends, clients, and acquaintances making memories. So, I was asked, what do you want...

Coconut Chickpea Curry

Coconut Chickpea Curry

So, the holidays are over for now and our family is trying to get back to our daily routine. I enjoy hosting and cooking from Thanksgiving on til the New Year. Most of my time is spent in the kitchen cooking for family and friends, for this is the reason, many do not...

Pineapple Sage Salsa

Pineapple Sage Salsa

As the summer nears its end, I have a beautiful herb garden that needs to be attended to desperately. A couple weeks ago, I spent some time canning homemade chocolate mint sauce which was absolutely divine and gut friendly. I will blog on that later, but...

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