Cold Avocado Cucumber Soup
Cold avocado cucumber soup is my summer comfort food. I’m a huge fan of cold soups in general but this one – so creamy and satisfying – has a special place in my heart. read more
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Red Cabbage Slaw
The coleslaw of my youth was a soggy sweet mess but this red cabbage slaw is the mad good. Plus, it’s so loaded with nutrients and antioxidants that you’re practically guaranteed to glow from the inside out. I think this may have just won a slaw beauty pageant. š Definitely ready for it’s closeup! read more
Zucchini Carpaccio
All of my friends are requesting easy summer sides and it doesn’t get much easier than this raw zucchini carpaccio. No cooking required. Simple, healthy and delicious. read more
Heirloom Tomato Gazpacho
Nothing says summer quite like heirloom tomato gazpacho and I want you to be able to enjoy this recipe all summer long! It’s crazy healthy and easy to make. You can prep it in advance and keep it in your fridge for a refreshing lunch. Or serve it in small glasses like these if you are entertaining. read more
Pickled JalapeƱo Peppers
These pickled jalapeƱo peppers are absolutely addictive and they are so easy to make. They are so much better than what you buy in the store – free of refined sugar and preservatives. I have big plans for the batch I just made and you can expect a really great recipe for them coming up within the next week or so. It has something to do with brunch and that’s all I am going to say. read more
Market Vegetable Salad with Vegan Ranch Dressing
This market vegetable salad with vegan ranch dressing is going to be in heavy rotation this summer! It’s like a vegan farmer’s market version of a Cobb, where you have a little of this and a little of that, and you can tell with just a glance what is in the salad. If you want to swap out an ingredient or two, don’t let me stop you. Feel free to be inspired by what’s fresh at your local farmer’s market.
This dressing, by the way, is off the charts. So tangy and creamy – full of herby deliciousness – the perfect accompaniment for all of those veggies. read more
Vegan Chili Con Queso
My vegan chili con queso is totally famous. (Among a very small group of girls who may or may not get a little too rowdy over a good potluck and good wine on an occasional Friday night. š ) No judging, please. I like a little fun with my healthy. Besides, who doesn’t like to moonwalk across a kitchen singing Welcome to the Jungle? read more
Raw Vegan Raspberry Cheesecake Bars
These raw vegan raspberry cheesecake bars are EVERYTHING. I don’t care if you are a vegan, a raw vegan or a hell-no-I’m-not-a-vegan. If you don’t make these, you are suffering! Memorial Day is just around the corner and this is an easy, no-cook dessert that is gluten free and refined sugar free. And the taste! Creamy and decadent, sweet but not too sweet, full of fresh raspberry flavor. There is nothing in these that is all that bad for you. Okay, I wouldn’t take a bath in maple syrup just like I wouldn’t eat a tub of cashews but as long as you exercise some self-control and don’t eat the whole tray, you’re fine. read more
Pico De Gallo
Pico de gallo is one of those things I just can’t live without. And with Cinco de Mayo coming up, I thought it was the perfect time to share one of my favorite basics. It’s amazing how a handful of simple ingredients combine to form something so delicious. I love it so much I could eat it with a spoon. (Ok, I do eat it with a spoon as long as no one’s watching!) read more
Champagne Mango and Avocado Salad with Basil-Lime Vinaigrette
Champagne mangos, also known as ataulfo mangos, are piled high at my local market and that inspired this champagne mango and avocado salad. If you haven’t tried champagne mangos, you should! They’re deliciously sweet with a buttery texture that is more akin to a Hawaiian papaya than the larger, more fibrous mango varieties. And they’re so good you can just peel them and eat them right down to the pit at your kitchen counter. read more