Ohh how I love soup season. I have more soup recipes than I do anything else on my website and there is a very scientific reason for that. I love soup, you love soup, we all love soup.  The base of this one is pure creamy and golden butternut squash goodness. When poured into a simmering soup of mushrooms, cauliflower , carrots, and kale the combo melds perfectly.  She is filling, so nutritious, and incredibly satisfying.  I recommend doing the “soup prep” section the morning of or the day before just to cut down on the soup time.  Enjoy!   Soup Prep ( if you have time ..read more

There is something so nostalgic about chocolate pudding and even more nostalgic about dipping your spoon into a deliciously layered “dirt” cup.  This pudding took me quite some time to nail because, let's be honest, expectations were high, and I am VERY happy to report that this one blew me away.      Equipment  Sauce Pot  Stove Blender  ... Serves 6+ .   2 cans full fat coconut milk or coconut cream, refrigerated overnight  3.5 tbsp arrowroot powder  1/2 cup + 3 tbsp coconut sugar  1/4 cup cacao powder  1 cup chocolate chips&nbs ..read more

My favorite tell of a great recipe is after I eat it once, I want it the next day, and the next, and everyday after that. This is EXACTLY what happened with this one.  This salad is magical. Roasted butternut squash, crunchy cabbage, crisp cucumber, colorful peppers, protein packed edamame, toasted peanuts, and more.  I cannot even explain how glorious this golden curry tahini dressing is. Even if you are not a Tahini fan, I promise you will love it. It just aids in its creamy texture but the flavor profile is stolen by the ginger, curry, citrus and dash of maple syrup.  This dr ..read more

As soon as the temperatures begin to drop my comfort food cravings hit. My body goes from craving lighter foods, like fresh berries and salads, to things like warming soup and filling lasagna.  My specialty is figuring out a way that comfort food and ultimate nourishment can co-exist and these lasagna boats are a prime example.  They are incredibly satiating and packed with nutrients from the mushrooms, squash, walnuts, and spinach. And of course, melty cheese on top is just a given.  If short on time you can sub the cashew ricotta for any store-bought creamy chee ..read more

Let me let you in on a little secret… I am all about the easy meals these days. While I feel grateful to recipe test for a living, with two little hungry babies (and husband), if I don’t streamline it all I can be in the kitchen from morning until night.  The best way to describe this meal is just simply delicious. All the flavors meld together and create something special.  Short on time? Use store-bought pesto. Don’t have time to roast the tomatoes? Use sun-dried or just leave them out.  Everyone devoured this one!    Ingredients  1 box pasta of choice  1 b ..read more

The perfect salad to kickstart fall and all of your holiday menu planning. I can assure you this warm salad will win over both plant and meat eaters alike.  Roasted shaved Brussels sprouts, golden chickpea "breadcrumbs", and grated vegan parm make the perfect base for this standout tahini caesar dressing.  Serve warm and satisfy the whole dinner table!  Salad Ingredients  1 can Chickpeas 1 tbsp everything but the bagel seasoning  6 cups Brussels sprouts, stems trimmed  2-3 tbsp olive oil  Salt/pepper to taste  1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese ( I ..read more

This recipe is for all my moms out there whose kids incessantly ask for mac n' cheese but are tired of giving in to that box in the pantry!  This 10-minute mac-n-cheese is truly my kind of "easy mac." Steam, blend, and serve up some cheesy goodness. Serve with some broccoli on the side and pour some extra sauce right on top.  I love serving this one with elbows or shells so they really feel at home.  PS- you will 100% be sneaking some bites ( aka a big bowl ). Equipment  blender  steam pot  pasta pot    Serves  6+    Ingredients 1 car ..read more

I love a loaded pizza, and my salads are no different. All your favorite pizza toppings tossed together in an Italian chopped salad! I could eat this salad every. single. night. All the different flavors pop with each bite and the vibrant colors are almost too stunning to eat.  . And I have to mention this homemade dressing is so good it is drinkable.  . All topped with a mound of grated parmesan cheese, because this is a pizza salad after all.  . Enjoy!   .     Equipment  Small food processor  Large Salad Bowl    Serv ..read more

Savor your summer produce and whip up this vibrant, nourishing, and incredibly simple salad.  This salad can be on your dinner table in under fifteen minutes and saves perfectly for meals all week.  Add diced avocado for creaminess, sliced jalapeño for heat, or your favorite grain for a heartier salad!      Mediterranean Vinaigrette  2 tbsp red wine vinegar 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice  1 tbsp Dijon mustard 1 tbsp raw honey  1 garlic clove, roughly chopped  1/4 tsp Himalayan sea salt  1/4 tsp pepper      End-of-Summer Salad 1 can hea ..read more

This ‘spicy peanut noodle bowl’ is a weeknight winner — you can bring this all together in the time it takes you to boil your noodles! We all love when something that tastes so good requires minimal effort.  This bowl has it all — plant protein, hydrating cucumbers, nourishing herbs, spicy jalapeños, toasted sesame seeds, and the creamiest dreamiest peanut butter dressing!  ...... .. Equipment  pasta pot stove  large mixing bowl    Serves 4    Noodle Salad 1 package, 8oz noodles of choice, cooked according to package instruction ( I used Banza spaghetti ..read more