Mocha Cupcakes with Coffee Buttercream

Mocha Cupcakes with Coffee Buttercream

Ever have something on your mind you’re craving and just have to have? I’m like that sometimes with mochas. My go-to coffee shop order is something iced but those times I want something hot, a mocha with extra espresso is amazing. There’s something about chocolate 

Pico De Gallo (Salsa Fresca)

Pico De Gallo (Salsa Fresca)

Staple for Southern California style or Fresh Mexican foods. Healthy and fresh salsa perfect for dipping or topping. Use for tacos, nachos, rice bowls, grilled proteins and more. Vegan. Yields ~ 2.5 cups.

Apple Crisp

Apple Crisp

Wow–where has January gone? It’s flying by! I knew this month would feel weird to me for many reasons (I’m temporarily apart from Andrew for work, we’re about to fully move to St. Louis, and I’m in my last few weeks coaching a group of 

Vegan Banana Bread

Vegan Banana Bread

Dairy-Free and egg free banana bread with chocolate chips. Delicious and easy to make. Great way to use up leftover bananas.

Baking Powder Biscuits

Baking Powder Biscuits

Southern-style biscuits– easy to make and a staple to any meal. Fluffy, high rise, and perfect for biscuit sandwiches. This recipe makes 8 biscuits. Vegetarian.

Pasta Primavera with Roasted Vegetables

Pasta Primavera with Roasted Vegetables

Primavera means “spring” but a solid pasta dish means “year-round” to me 🙂 We love this flavorful and hearty meal and hope you will, too! Plus, this gives me an excuse to use the good vegetarian Parmesan we found at Trader Joe’s!! (If you’re a 

Tortilla Soup with Jackfruit

Tortilla Soup with Jackfruit

This vegan version of tortilla soup uses roasted jackfruit in place of shredded rotisserie chicken and has a delicious and comforting flavor. Serve with fresh avocado and top with tortilla chips. Perfect as an appetizer for taco night or as a healthy main dish. Makes 12 cups of soup.

Hatch Chile Mac and Cheese

Hatch Chile Mac and Cheese

Creamy cheddar mac and cheese with Hatch chile peppers. Stove top prep and ready in under 20 minutes. Perfect as an entree or side dish. Vegetarian. Makes 6 cups.

Homemade Ranch Dressing & Dip

Homemade Ranch Dressing & Dip

Homemade ranch with sour cream and mayo. Made without Worcestershire sauce and no powder packets. Perfect for veggies, salads, buffalo wings and more. Vegetarian. Makes 12 ounces.

Yum Yum Sauce

Yum Yum Sauce

Before I had been diagnosed with food allergies, Andrew and I would often visit a local Japanese steakhouse for their delicious and cheap Hibachi dinners. Our meal was less than $15 combined for veggies, fried rice, and spring rolls. The meal wasn’t complete without the