This Jamaican-inspired Jerk Tempeh Salad is my new favorite 30-minute vegan dinner. I think (I hope) summer is finally in full swing here in Colorado, which means I’m in the mood for a meal that has a little extra tropical flair. This is also the time of year when I want fruit all the time….
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One-Pan Crispy Eggplant Caprese
I’m diving into crispy eggplant rings layered with heirloom tomatoes, melty mozzarella, and fresh basil. Care to join me? I like to think of this Crispy Eggplant Caprese dish as the ideal union between eggplant Parmigiana and Caprese salad. You’ve got the crunchy breading, but there’s also the classic combo of juicy summer tomatoes, fresh…
Summer Produce Guide
Want to make the most of your farmers market haul? This Summer Produce Guide is packed with recipes and information about how to select, store, and cook seasonal fruits and vegetables. What’s in Season During Summer? Here are some of the fruits and vegetables you can find at peak freshness during the summer months: (Click…
Whole Wheat Lemon Blueberry Muffins
Healthier Whole Wheat Blueberry Muffins! This easy recipe is boosted with flax and flavored with fresh lemon, vanilla, and cardamom. Everyone needs a good blueberry muffin recipe, don’t you think? There are a lot of ways to put your own spin on blueberry muffins, but this version is my favorite. Here’s why I love these…
On Canine Loss: Lessons Learned
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…
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….