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White Bean Mac and Cheese! Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free

Entrees, Favorites, Kid-Friendly, Recipe, SnacksJune 14, 2018

Like most of us, I find it hard to believe that dairy-free Mac and cheese can taste good. For me, if it's not the real thing why even bother, right? All that changed when I saw a recipe for Mac and Cheese made with sweet potatoes. Mac and Cheese has to be creamy and it…

Mexican Street Corn Salad

Entrees, Favorites, Recipe, SnacksJune 12, 2018

I'm pretty sure I can have Mexican food every single day - I mean who couldn't, right? I love everything from veggie fajitas to guacamole and I ESPECIALLY love Mexican Street Corn. On the cob or as a salad, this dish never disappoints. It's sweet, spicy, creamy and all sorts of delicious. However, the bazillion…

Parmesan Cauliflower “Steaks”

Entrees, Favorites, Kid-Friendly, RecipeJune 6, 2018

We are using the grill as much as possible now that the weather is nicer. Joe and I both agree that everything tastes better on the grill plus its less mess to clean up, don't you agree? :) Here's a new recipe you can easily make on the grill. It's easy and delicious (plus healthy) and we…

Vegan Banana Chocolate Chip Bars

Breakfast, Dessert, Favorites, Kid-Friendly, SnacksMay 16, 2018

This is definitely one of my favorite recipes and a recipe I love making for others. Made with gluten-free flour, dairy-free milk, and other simple ingredients, it's the perfect example of how something healthy and nutritious can also be delicious. It's also a perfectly quick and easy recipe to make with your little ones - because…

Half-Baked Key Lime “Cheesecake”

Dessert, Favorites, Kid-Friendly, Recipe, SnacksMarch 21, 2018

Happy Wednesday, guys. We’re getting more snow today.... again! *Sigh* I don’t know about you but I’m over winter and ready for warmer weather. So, if you need us we’ll be at home dreaming of summer and this delicious Half - Baked Key Lime “Cheesecake”. A healthy, creamy (without being too sweet) alternative to traditional…

Dairy-Free Scalloped Potatoes

Entrees, Favorites, Kid-Friendly, RecipeMarch 13, 2018

Growing up my Mother worked long hours which meant lots of frozen dinners or eating out. On Wednesdays, we had Chinese, pizza on Fridays and somewhere in-between we had my favorite, Scalloped Potatoes! I just love anything with crispy edges and a gooey middle - yum! These homemade Scalloped Potatoes, which I also share on Mother…

Tofu Stuffed Peppers

Entrees, Favorites, Recipe, SnacksMarch 5, 2018

Do you love stuffed peppers but get tired of making the same recipe? You've come to the right place! :) Try stuffing red (or any color) peppers with tofu scramble for a quick recipe flip that is gluten-free, healthy and satisfying PLUS easy to prepare and reheat during the week. Here's how you can make them…

No Bake Energy Bites

Dessert, Favorites, Kid-Friendly, SnacksFebruary 14, 2018

These energy bites are gluten-free, easy to make, full of protein, and perfect for breakfast, snacking, or dessert! Here's how you can make them at home. Ingredients 1 cup dry gluten-free quick cooking oats 2/3 cup toasted coconut flakes ½ cup almond butter (peanut butter works too) ½ cup chia seeds ½ cup dairy-free…

Cauliflower “Risotto” with Mushrooms

Entrees, Favorites, UncategorizedJanuary 21, 2018

I often crave the creamy and gooey texture of risotto but I don't crave the unhealthy calories and fat that come with it. This past weekend I came across a recipe for vegan mushroom risotto using nutritional yeast as the substitute for Parmesan cheese and thought to give it a try. Typically, risotto takes more time than most dishes I make (or…

Mexican Tostadas with Cashew Sour Cream

Entrees, FavoritesJanuary 19, 2018

There's a Mexican restaurant close to our apartment that makes THE.BEST (!) tostadas. A tostada is just an open face hard shell taco loaded with grilled veggies, cheese, sour cream, and guacamole. It's so delicious but so high in calories - yikes! So, we decided to FLIP tostadas at home and this is how we did it. Oh, we…