An Argentina derived sauce, chimichurri is a perfect sauce to add a splash of extra flavor to anything and everything. Traditional chimichurri is made with a mix of parsley, garlic, oregano, white vinegar, and a higher ratio of olive oil. This Cucumber Chimichurri version is a lighter version, made with a higher ratio of veggies…
Recipes
4 Healthy Energy Packed Smoothies
Earlier this year, I finally (finally!) made the Vitamix blender part of my kitchen collection. Even though I knew it was an awesome tool, I had no idea how much I would actually use this blender. Almost everyday. It’s not necessary to use a Vitamix to create these 3 healthy energy packed smoothies, but it…
Zoodles and Sun-dried Tomato Cream GF DF
Spiralized zucchini, a.k.a “zoodles”, are an excellent healthy gluten-free swap for traditional wheat pasta noodles. Simmer them in this dairy-free sun-dried tomato cream sauce, and you’ve got one savory satisfying dish. Zoodles and Sun-dried Tomato Cream is the healthy fettuccine alfredo swap, you never knew you needed in your life. Zoodles taste amazing, cook up…
Gluten-Free Dairy-Free Food Allergy Recipes
Gluten-Free Dairy-Free Recipes? Yes! These are the recipes I am going to be posting most. Here’s why. (Skip to the end for some mouth watering Gluten-Free Dairy-Free Recipes) I haven’t mentioned it on this blog before, but I’ve been dealing with eczema prone skin my entire life. It ranges between unnoticeable, mild annoyance, or total…
Crunchy Quick Pickle Recipe for any Veggie
This super simple crunchy quick pickle recipe will work with any veggie you would like to pickle. I love it with golden beets, red onions, and spiraled cucumbers. It also makes a delicious crunchy quick pickled carrots and jalapeños. But a jar of purple cabbage is pretty perfect too! We’ve had lots of fun…
Double Olive and Onion Homemade Vegan Pizza
This vegan pizza is made with a simple homemade crust, that mixes, rises, and cooks all in under an hour. It is covered in a savory garlicky homemade pizza sauce, and topped with an abundance of fresh chopped veggies. This is the homemade vegan pizza recipe you need in your life. There is no shortage…
Homemade Garlic Herb Blender Pizza Sauce
Everyone, this is the pizza sauce you’ve dreamed of! A light and chunky tomato based sauce, seasoned only with natural sources. A bit of salt from kalamata olives, and a hint of sweet from dates. Spiked with raw garlic cloves, and fresh herbs to create a pizza sauce bursting with savory flavors. And it is…
Rainbow Vegan Lettuce Wraps
This healthy plant-based recipe starts with fresh green leaves of lettuce, that are filled with an abundance of rainbow-colored veggies and crispy tofu. The tofu is pan crisped, and sautéed with garlic, bell peppers, and water chestnuts with a homemade hoisin-style sauce. Served warm on a bed of raw purple cabbage, with a garnish of…
Raspberry and Coconut Chia Seed Pudding
Good morning! My gift to you today, is a delicious and healthy recipe, that can be used whenever you need a day off from cooking breakfast. This Chia Seed Pudding takes just 5 min to prep, and can be prepared the night before. The magic that turns these little seeds into a pudding delight, actually…
Cinnamon Toast with Caramelized vegan Banana Butter
Cinnamon swirl bread pairs perfectly with fresh blueberries, and warm caramelized vegan banana butter. This “butter” is completely vegan, as it is made solely of melted banana. Soaked in sweetened cinnamon, that loaf of bread is the source of the cinnamon aroma that’s been filling the van these last couple days. Traveling our cinnamon…