Winter is finally here and we just experience one of the coldest days of the season. Thankfully, I am warm and cozy in my home here in Texas. So happy that I have two beautiful children that are willing to cuddle with me and keep me warm. Black Bean Vegetable Chili This black bean vegetable […]
10 Minute Immune Boosting Miso Soup
The winter months are slowly arriving and as many of us are so excited to get out of the Texas heat we might be finding ourselves a little under the weather. That is why I’m excited to share with you this recipe, so before you get hit with the winter blues, boost your immune system […]
The BEST Chana Masala Recipe
Chana masala, chole masala, channa, cholay – so many names for this flavorful dish. It’s one of my favorites and is likely the most popular vegetarian curry in India, with good reason. My husband has been begging me to make this for him, I finally gave it a shot! It is a new favorite and […]
Simple Coconut Thai Curry Recipe
I love to encourage people to connect with their inner foodie, showing them that food can be both healthy and delicious. This simple coconut Thai curry recipe was shared with me by a dear friend many years ago, she is always sharing her favorite recipes with me (most of them not vegan). She knows that […]
My Favorite Vegan Saag Paneer Recipe
I’m so excited to share this recipe with you all. Indian food is one of my absolute favorites. So much so that one of the last non-vegan meals I ate was Saag Paneer from my favorite local Indian Restaurant. Once I made the decision to eat a whole food plant-based diet, I knew I would […]
Spinach Orange Green Juice
Greens every damn day, is a mantra I use often to remind myself to get more greens in my body. Green smoothies are my favorite way for to do that. But today I want to focus on another way to get the greens in. Oh yes, get ready for another green-filled elixir to try out. Popeye’s […]
Cauliflower Rice vs. Rice
I know this is old news already but I wanted to share with you my experience with using cauliflower rice vs. rice. I can admit to a fair amount of skepticism when I first heard about cauliflower rice from my paleo and grain-free friends. No way a crunchy cruciferous like cauliflower could convince me to […]
5 Ingredient Black Bean Brownie Balls
Yes, the beans are back! You all know that I have a sweet tooth and lately I’ve had this thing with beans. I’m wanting to put them everywhere, and in places, they aren’t intended to be, like sweets. Nutritionally, beans are powerhouses, full of plant protein, fiber, calcium, iron, and magnesium, which are all great […]
Wheatgrass Lemon Tonic
When starting your health journey one of the things you will often hear about is the healing benefits of wheatgrass. What you’ll soon learn is that the taste isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. There are many that say it tastes good but let’s be honest here, it’s an acquired taste, that I haven’t […]
Simple Cashew Cream Chia Pudding
Since I’m pretty busy during the week I like to keep breakfast pretty simple, My Green Monster Energy Blast is what’s been doing it for me lately. My kids however have been getting bored with the green smoothie every morning and have been asking me for something different. It probably doesn’t help that I’ve been making […]
Chia Seed Energy Bites
If there’s one thing I’ve learned about myself during my health journey, is that I absolutely must have snacks available to me throughout the day. This either consists of fruits, trail mix, or no-bake energy bites! These tasty chia seed energy bites are my favorite addition to my weekly meal prep routine. They are so simple […]
Vegan Blueberry Banana Spelt Muffins
I don’t know about you, but often it seems that however I begin the day — whether it’s with a healthy or not-so-healthy breakfast — it usually sets the tone for the rest of the day. I love my Green Monster Energy Blast for breakfast, it’s my favorite way to start my day. But I know […]