I want to get back to recipes ASAP, but to be honest, food feels boring and meaningless to me right now. I haven’t had much of an appetite since we lost Neil. My boyfriend (now husband) and I adopted Neil seven years ago when he was three months old. He was a stray found on…
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Spinach Cacio e Pepe
Spinach Cacio e Pepe is basically a grown-up version of mac and cheese! Experience the mouthwatering flavors of Rome in less than 30 minutes. This is not a Cacio e Pepe recipe for the purists. I’ll start with that disclaimer right off the bat. It’s a little bit healthier, but still incredibly easy and delicious,…
Spicy Edamame Crunch Salad
Protein-packed soybeans are tossed with crunchy vegetables and spicy peanut dressing in this Asian-inspired Edamame Salad. I’m usually more of a salad-on-the-side kind of gal, opting for tacos, bowls, or noodles over a bowl of greens just about all of the time. Boring salads just don’t do it for me, but with summer right around…
Baked Spaghetti and Blended Meatballs
Blended chickpea and lamb meatballs are paired with pasta, red sauce, and melty slices of fresh mozzarella in this Mediterranean-inspired Baked Spaghetti and Meatballs recipe. This post is sponsored by USA Pulses and Pulse Canada. Have you ever tried a “blended” recipe? Maybe you’ve heard about the benefits of plant-based eating, but you feel totally…
Homemade Strawberry Oat Milk
Balanced with sweet, tart, and nutty flavors, Homemade Strawberry Oat Milk is an eco-friendly dairy alternative that’ll make you feel like a kid again. Remember that fruity pink powder you’d scoop out of the container and mix into a glass of milk when you were little? Ah, the memories. I’m not exactly sure how that…
Toasted Coconut Iced Matcha Latte
Vanilla and toasted coconut lend tropical vibes to this refreshing Iced Matcha Latte recipe. (This post is sponsored by So Delicious.) It’s no secret I love the combination of matcha green tea powder, vanilla, and coconut. I’ve been whisking together this combo as a hot beverage all winter long, but since the weather is starting to warm up, I’ve been craving…
30-Minute Vegetarian Dinner Recipes
Plant-based cooking doesn’t have to be time-consuming. You can whip up these vegetarian dinner recipes in 30 minutes or less (prep and cook time included!). I love cooking, but sometimes even I need to get in and out of the kitchen fast. In order to stay sane through the weekday madness, I started keeping a…
Easy Tempeh Burrito Bowls
Looking for a tasty 30-minute lunch or dinner idea? I make a version of these Tempeh Burrito Bowls almost every week, and I have a feeling you’re going to love them, too! It’s no secret grain bowls are my go-to, and since it seems like I can’t go more than a few days without Mexican…
Sun-Dried Tomato Basil Strata
Can I tell you about all the reasons I love this Mediterranean-inspired strata recipe? (This post is sponsored by Horizon Organic.) Strata is basically a breakfast casserole. We all know casseroles are the most comforting food ever. Especially when they’re cheesy and bready like this one. Making strata (sometimes also called stratta) is also a…
Pan-Fried Asparagus with Sun-Dried Tomato and Crispy Feta
Looking for a quick and easy side dish for spring? I’m loving this pan-fried asparagus topped with a Mediterranean-inspired mix of tangy feta cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, and toasted pine nuts. With fresh asparagus hitting its seasonal peak, I felt inspired to create a quick and easy side dish that epitomized springtime here at 8600 feet….
Recipes to Make with Pantry Ingredients
Looking to put your pantry ingredients to good use? Check out these healthy tips and recipes to use up those jars, cans, and containers filled with ingredients you already have on hand. (This post is written by Grateful Grazer intern and dietitian-to-be, Mackenzie Burgess. Find more of Mackenzie’s guest contributions here!) Nuts & Seeds Nuts…
Vegan Peanut Butter and Jelly Ice Cream Bars
Chocolate coated vegan ice cream bars layered with peanut butter, jelly, and new So Delicious Oatmilk Frozen Dessert. (This post is sponsored by So Delicious.) Peanut butter and jelly is a classic for good reason. The best desserts always have sweet and salty flavors. Don’t they? Another classic dessert combo is ice cream plus chocolate….
Chickpea Sheet Pan Dinner with Maple Thyme Mustard Vinaigrette
Seasonal veggies and a tangy mustard vinaigrette put this quick and easy Chickpea Sheet Pan Dinner on top of my weeknight cooking list. When I think about weeknight dinners, my mind goes immediately to all things quick, easy, and nourishing. Everyday cooking is all about efficiency, but I’m not willing to sacrifice good flavor to…
Anything Goes Veggie Fried Rice
Anything goes with this easy Veggie Fried Rice recipe. Swap in seasonal vegetables to make a flavorful plant-based meal any time of year. I may have gone just a little bit overboard on produce, but with all the fresh vegetables available right now, how could I resist? Eating seasonally usually means more flavor and lower…