by Heather | Dec 12, 2017 | baking, challenges, holiday, recipe
Holiday Recipe Exchange Challenge! It’s holiday time! It’s the season for pumpkin spiced lattes, eggnog, cookie exchanges, and holiday parties. It’s that time of year when people splurge a little too often and pay the price with tighter pants and stomach aches. Let’s...
by Heather | Dec 12, 2017 | baking, gluten free, holiday, recipe, sweet, vegan, vegetarian
Apricot Fig Superfood Truffles Ingredients: ½ cup dried Californian apricots ½ cup dried figs ½ cup raw pumpkin seeds 2 tablespoons chia seeds 1 tablespoon water (plus more if needed) ¾ cup dark, vegan chocolate chips, divided (I use Enjoy Life) 1 tablespoon...
by Heather | Dec 5, 2017 | gluten free, greens, recipe
Oil-Free Vegan Arugula Pesto Ingredients: 1 cup fresh arugula 1 cup fresh basil 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice 2 to 3 cloves garlic, to taste 1/2 cup raw walnuts 1/4 cup water 1/4 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste Directions: Combine all of the ingredients...
by Heather | Nov 27, 2017 | cooking, gluten free, recipe, squash, vegan
Butternut Squash Chili Ingredients: 1 Tbsp olive oil 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tsp each: cumin, chili powder & ginger 1 medium yellow onion, chopped 2 celery stalks, chopped 2 C butternut squash, cubed 3 Cups vegetable broth 28 oz Fire Roasted Whole tomatoes,...
by Heather | Nov 19, 2017 | gluten free, holiday, paleo, recipe, vegan
Paleo Chocolate, Caramel & Almond Clusters INGREDIENTS: – 1 cup dairy-free chocolate chips (I use Enjoy Life) – 1 tablespoon coconut oil – 3/4 cup raw almonds (or nuts of choice) – 16 pitted dates – 1 cup almond or other non-dairy...
by Heather | Nov 18, 2017 | cooking, holiday, recipe, thanksgiving, vegan, vegetarian
Perfect Mashed Sweet Potatoes Ingredients: • 2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces • 1 tablespoon salted grassfed butter or coconut oil (for vegan option) • 1/4 to 1/3 cup whole milk or unsweetened almond milk (for vegan option) • 1/4 teaspoon...