Easy Vegan Tortilla Pizza
One of our favorite go-to dinners is pizza. My family and I love this quick, easy, and nutritious tortilla pizza recipe with sweet potatoes, sprouts, and avocado for a simple...
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One of our favorite go-to dinners is pizza. My family and I love this quick, easy, and nutritious tortilla pizza recipe with sweet potatoes, sprouts, and avocado for a simple yet delicious weeknight meal.Vegan Tortilla Personal PizzasPhoto by April DuckworthSprouts adds a welcome crunch and are a good source of fiber, which improves digestion and gut health and helps manage...
It is officially summer! The season of extended daylight, warmth, and more time outdoors. One of my favorite things to do is gather outdoors with family and friends. I love to eat outside among nature, and it just feels like a very treasured time.Recently, my family and friends threw me a surprise birthday, outdoor picnic style, in one of my...
As we are outside more during these warmer days, taking walks and enjoying all of the blooms and vibrant colors, we also feel excited for so many fresh and seasonal produce options. Cantaloupe will always be associated with warm days to me. It is my favorite of the melons. While it is delicious just on its own, I wanted to...
As we begin to enjoy warmer, longer days in the northern hemisphere, we are also entering the season of fresh produce in abundance. One of my favorites since childhood is cucumber. As I sat down to plan a luncheon for my family, I was inspired to include cucumber in a soup. Typically, we have always included cucumber for salads, which...
This sweet cherry dessert is a favorite in our home. We have been preparing this version of vegan ice cream made with frozen fruit, or “nice cream”, for several years now, and keep coming back to it. It’s especially delicious during warm weather for a cool treat.Vegan Cherry Nice CreamPhoto by April DuckworthVegan cherry nice cream really satisfies our sweet...
This recipe has become a staple in our home. We often have rice or quinoa as a base for our meals, and this recipe blends sweet pineapple and coconut milk with a hint of spice for a simple yet flavorful meal that doesn’t disappoint!This dish is perfect as the weather warms up, while also providing several important vitamins and minerals....
We have been feeling a suggestion of spring for a few weeks, and it finally feels as if it has arrived. We are embracing it by spending more time outside, taking time to truly smell the flowers and blooms around us, and enjoying more fresh produce. This recipe is a delightful choice for a spring gathering with friends and family....
This is a brand new recipe in our home, and one that will certainly be added to our favorite’s list. Packed with antioxidants, fiber, and vitamin C, this soup is not only healthy, but delicious. It offered a new flavor for us, with the combination of cauliflower to cashew cream sauce. The aroma of the herbs is also a lovely...
With the busy, always-on-the-go, lifestyle so many of us have become accustomed to, it’s no wonder many turn to practices such as meditation, yoga, and even art as a form of grounding or recalibration. Grounding — which is also referred to as Earthing — is a therapeutic method that involves realigning the body and mind with the Earth’s energy. Certain...
This pasta recipe was inspired by our son’s love of purple sweet potatoes. During the winter months, my husband prepared a pureed purple sweet potato soup, and our son really enjoyed it! After that, we decided to incorporate them more into our meals. Purple sweet potatoes are also, of course, incredibly nutritious and full of antioxidants. Purple sweet potatoes are...
As we begin to approach the official start of spring, I am already thinking about salads and an abundance of fresh produce. As we officially welcome a new season this month, I find myself thinking more about warmer days with more sunlight. This salad has become a family favorite, and is excellent alongside many of our main dishes.Apple and Pear...
Looking for an easy and delicious dessert to celebrate love this Valentine’s Day? I am very happy to share this vegan chocolate mousse with you.My husband and I look forward to making this for special occasions, and with Valentine’s Day approaching, it is certainly on our menu. There is something soothing about it, as the scent of rich dark chocolate...
Set the table with the special plates you never seem to use, and fresh or dried flowers as a warm centerpiece, to accompany your Valentine’s Day celebration. Enjoy the aromatic scent of the herbs and spices coming together for this delicious lasagna.
As parents of a toddler, we are often working and creating recipes that are both healthy and delicious for him to enjoy. We decided to give it a try with our take on mini-muffins, vegan and gluten-free!On a cold Saturday afternoon, we prepared these muffins, and they seem to be toddler-approved! My husband and I also served them for a...
Minestrone soup has always been one of my favorites. There is an abundance of vibrant vegetables in this soup, providing health and warmth as we start off this new year. Many of us set intentions or goals during this time of year.As my husband and I prepared this soup, we discussed some of our plans for 2022, while also being...
Breakfast is quite possibly my favorite meal of the day. I enjoy the calm and peacefulness of the early morning hours. It is a time of the day in which I enjoy writing, and feel creatively inspired. I often wake before the sun rises, and like to ease into the day. While we have our usual go-to breakfasts, it’s also...
Over the past few years, my husband and I have become the hosts for holiday gatherings. This is a bittersweet passing of the torch so to speak. I have many warm memories of my parents hosting, but it is now very meaningful to be able to share our recipes and home with family and friends. Cooking collectively and enjoying delicious...
As we planned our first annual Friendsgiving gathering since relocating to Kentucky, my husband and I discussed what our contributions would be with our friends. Planning is not only an essential part of the process, but also very fun as we gather ideas, expand our culinary creativity, and anticipate the delicious food and warm conversations we will share with friends....
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It is officially summer! The season of extended daylight, warmth, and more time outdoors. One of my favorite things to do is gather outdoors with family and friends. I love...
Vegan Blueberry Cantaloupe Salad with Maple Balsamic Dressing
As we are outside more during these warmer days, taking walks and enjoying all of the blooms and vibrant colors, we also feel excited for so many fresh and seasonal...
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As we begin to enjoy warmer, longer days in the northern hemisphere, we are also entering the season of fresh produce in abundance. One of my favorites since childhood is...
Vegan Cherry Nice Cream
This sweet cherry dessert is a favorite in our home. We have been preparing this version of vegan ice cream made with frozen fruit, or “nice cream”, for several years...
Vegan Coconut Pineapple Rice
This recipe has become a staple in our home. We often have rice or quinoa as a base for our meals, and this recipe blends sweet pineapple and coconut milk...
Vegan Carrot and Potato Casserole
We have been feeling a suggestion of spring for a few weeks, and it finally feels as if it has arrived. We are embracing it by spending more time outside,...
Creamy Vegan Cauliflower Soup
This is a brand new recipe in our home, and one that will certainly be added to our favorite’s list. Packed with antioxidants, fiber, and vitamin C, this soup is...
The Power of Beets: Add This Veggie to Your Smoothie for Grounding and Nourishment
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Lemon Cashew Pasta with Purple Sweet Potatoes and Asparagus
This pasta recipe was inspired by our son’s love of purple sweet potatoes. During the winter months, my husband prepared a pureed purple sweet potato soup, and our son really...
Apple and Pear Salad with Creamy Cucumber Dressing
As we begin to approach the official start of spring, I am already thinking about salads and an abundance of fresh produce. As we officially welcome a new season this...
Valentine’s Day Vegan Chocolate Avocado Mousse
Looking for an easy and delicious dessert to celebrate love this Valentine’s Day? I am very happy to share this vegan chocolate mousse with you.My husband and I look forward...
Valentine’s Day Vegan Lasagna
Set the table with the special plates you never seem to use, and fresh or dried flowers as a warm centerpiece, to accompany your Valentine’s Day celebration. Enjoy the aromatic...
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As parents of a toddler, we are often working and creating recipes that are both healthy and delicious for him to enjoy. We decided to give it a try with...
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Minestrone soup has always been one of my favorites. There is an abundance of vibrant vegetables in this soup, providing health and warmth as we start off this new year....
Holiday Recipes: Vegan Waffles with Cranberry Chutney for Cozy Mornings
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As we planned our first annual Friendsgiving gathering since relocating to Kentucky, my husband and I discussed what our contributions would be with our friends. Planning is not only an...