Healthy, plant based, delicious recipes
This sweet pea soup is a delightful, bright green puree, perfect for those chilly nights as we transition into spring. As kids, my mom made all sorts of soups for us, with freshly baked bread for dunking. Dishes like this sweet pea soup, are a great way to introduce young ones to veggies, plus the prep is super easy. And with only three main ingredients, you don’t have worry about picking up specialty goods that you’ll only use once then forget about in your pantry.
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As the weather once again hits the high 90’s here in LA, I turn to my favorite frozen treat. These vegan coconut acai popsicles are creamy, packed with healthy fats, and anti-oxidants. I made some homemade granola and sprinkled it on top of some melted dark chocolate for an extra crunch; plus the cinnamon in…
Spring has officially sprung here in southern California, at least it has stopped raining. And to celebrate, I made this dairy-free spring vegetable risotto. The creaminess of the rice paired with the sweet pop of peas and rainbow carrots is divine, and with the addition of a perfectly ripe avocado, this dish is heaven in…
Raise your hand if you love oatmeal?! Now raise your hand if you eat it all the time and are kind of sick of it but still want those hearty carbs to start the morning?! Definitely me. Recently I switched to this vegan coconut breakfast quinoa, and while it is essentially like eating oatmeal, the…
With rain in the forecast and chilly weather sweeping across the country, my body has been asking for comfort food. I’m not sure when I started making sweet potato pudding; maybe about six years ago? It has the earthiness of potatoes, but is creamy like pumpkin pie. And on a cold, dark night, it is…
In my family dutch babies, were known as oven pancakes. They are baked at high heat in cast iron skillets (Pyrex pie pans work in a pinch), and have four ingredients: flour, milk, eggs, and butter. My recipe for this gluten free dutch apple baby, adds in an apple and cinnamon for a flaky, custardy…
Being a pancake lover is hard. Most breakfast and brunch restaurants have extravagant creations, topped with whipped cream, sweet drizzle, and chocolate chunks. But they forget about the actual pancakes. A true pancake should be flavorful, moist, delicious, and possess it’s own sweetness. I think I’ve found the perfect balance with these gluten free banana…