Olive Oil Ice Cream Recipe with Meyer Lemon Zest
Plenty of egg yolks and a deep golden olive oil tint this ice cream a beautiful pale yellow. Warming the Meyer lemon zest with the cream and milk gives the custard a sweet, bright taste and a...
View ArticleMini Strawberry Shortcake Recipe in Mason Jars
Mason jars are all the rage right now and with good reason, they make everything look so darn adorable. Especially this mini strawberry shortcake recipe, perfect for Labor Day Weekend. Wanna impress...
View ArticleGluten-Free Cinnamon Baked Donuts Recipe
It’s hard to hear, but summer is almost over. For some of us, that school bus has already passed and we are slowly getting used to the prospect of autumn. In preparation for cooler weather, why not...
View Article6 Grape Recipes for Fall Desserts: More than Just a Snack!
Did you know that grapes have a season? Well that season is fall, and that time is right now! That means there is no better time than today to buy all sorts of delicious grape varieties—Concord,...
View ArticleVegan Espresso Energy Balls Recipe with Coconut and Almond
As a health-conscious mom of two wild and crazy kids, I don’t reach for a toxic energy drink when I need a boost. I make my own energy balls with flax meal and espresso powder. Add in the shredded...
View ArticleA Pear-Vanilla Compote Recipe for Fall
Compote is a refreshing variation on more traditional jams and jellies. This cooked fruit mixture originated as a 17th century French dessert, often served with sour cream and biscuits. What makes it...
View ArticleOh-So-Nice Ice Cream Float Recipe with Kombucha and Honey
When you’re craving something sweet with a healthy twist, try this old-fashioned ice cream float recipe with a new-fashioned flavor. The honey and kombucha meld together, bringing a sweet-sour...
View ArticleHoliday Cranberry Cake Recipe: Stay Off the Sauce!
As the holidays approach, it seems nearly every baked good has some variation on the pumpkin spice theme. But the holidays aren’t just about warm nutmeg and cloves. A cake filled with flavorful fruit...
View ArticleHomemade Peppermint Bark Recipe: The Perfect DIY Christmas Gift
I heart peppermint bark. For me, it’s a sign of the season right along with “It’s a Wonderful Life” and eggnog. But you know what’s even better than peppermint bark– a homemade peppermint bark recipe....
View ArticleVegan Gluten-Free Gingersnap Cookies Recipe
Gingersnap cookies are a holiday dessert snack that no Christmas should be without. Unfortunately, going in for more than one pop can set you back in terms of your dietary goals and make any New...
View ArticleSlow Cooker Rice Pudding Recipe with Fresh Whipped Cream, Cherry and Almonds
“The Vegetarian Slow Cooker” by Judith Finlayson reminded me of all the crazy ways a slow cooker can be effective and this particular rice pudding recipe is a great example. Just add your ingredients...
View ArticleHomemade Espelette Pepper Chocolate Truffle Recipe
Looking for something a little bit different this Valentine’s Day? We’ve got just the thing to spice up your evening — a homemade chocolate truffle recipe with just a soupçon of surprise! This truffle...
View ArticleVegan Apple Cake Recipe with Cardamom
This vegan apple cake recipe with cardamom is reminiscent of apple pie, only without the excess sugar, butter and labor inherent in the traditional recipe. Instead, this version is a light cake with...
View ArticleEasy, Delicious Vegan Flan Recipe with Coconut Milk
You’d think it would be impossible to recreate a dessert that is essentially based in milk and eggs as vegan. Alas, the impossible is not so far-fetched. This vegan flan recipe is an animal-friendly...
View ArticleBanana Bread Recipe Straight From the Pantry
This warm and flavorful banana bread recipe is sure to hit the spot. Organic bananas are one of those inexpensive fruits that I always have around. I love them, my husband loves them, and my two...
View ArticleOrange and Cranberry Vegan Scones Recipe
This orange and cranberry scones recipe is vegan and devoid of simple white sugar and flours. The result is a deliciously animal-friendly scone that you can have everyday, not just for special...
View Article5-Minute Scrumptious, Simple Chocolate-Coffee Energy Bites Recipe
No need for energy drinks or shots—these super tasty energy bites are made with all-natural ingredients, including a touch of ground coffee to give you a small burst of caffeine when you need it...
View ArticleDecadent Strawberry Cake Recipe
This decadent strawberry cake is so easy to make with just a few basic baking ingredients and so effortlessly delicious. If you don’t love to bake and mostly do it out of necessity, i.e. to satisfy...
View Article7 Rhubarb Recipes That Venture Way Beyond Pie
Strawberry-rhubarb pie may be the only rhubarb recipe you’ve heard of, but there are many other ways to enjoy this fall/spring vegetable without downing the calories or being forced to whip up a...
View ArticleBuckwheat Double Dark Chocolate Brownie Cookie Recipe
If using buckwheat flour, this cookie recipe is more like a cross between a cookie and a brownie. If using whole wheat flour, they’re more like a traditional chewy and fudgy cookie. Either way,...
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