It’s snowing like CRAZY here today! But luckily, the little one and I are enjoying a little baking warm inside. I’m baking up some treats for her second birthday party this Saturday! We’re having a tea party, but here’s the catch: To accommodate the food sensitivities of some of our honored guests, I’m challenged...
55 Fun and Healthy Oatmeal Recipes
I’m putting the finishing touches on a talk I’m giving this Saturday (OMG! My first TALK!) to a group of moms who are interested in tips and tricks to help their families eat more healthfully. I’m going to break down an average day by meal time, so of course I’m starting with breakfast. One...
Vegan Ginger Pear Muffins
Things have been a bit topsy-turvy at our house since the holidays. My daughter picked up a few bad habits when we were traveling and right after—it’s rough when your routines are all a jumble and it’s easy to relax the rules a bit. She’s been munching a lot more between meals, demanding snacks...
Roasted Manchurian Cauliflower
Adapted from a recipe by Suvir Saran. PrintRoasted Manchurian Cauliflower Cook Time: 40 minutes Yield: serves 8 I lightened up this amazing Chinese-Indian recipe by Suvir Saran; the original is pan-fried and contains much more oil. This recipe is seriously addicting, and you might want to double it! A wonderful way to introduce cauliflower...
Balsamic Honey-Glazed Roasted Vegetables
PrintBalsamic Honey-Glazed Roasted Vegetables Prep Time: 5 minutesCook Time: 20 minutesTotal Time: 25 minutes Yield: 4 servings Delicious oven-roasted spring or fall veggies. If you THINK you don't like Brussels sprouts, give this recipe a try!Ingredients1 pound Brussels sprouts, trimmed 1 pound baby carrots olive oil spray 1 tsp olive oil 1 T balsamic...
Recipe: Rainbow Fruit Salad with Lemon Balm Syrup and Coconut Whipped Cream
This easy, fresh fruit salad recipe the PERFECT recipe to make for a barbeque or potluck, either as a side dish or a light dessert. It’s definitely barbeque season, and as much as I love those heavenly grilled meats, delicious potato salads, and yummy baked beans, I often find myself craving something a little...
Gluten-Free, Vegan Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Cookie Dough—For One
{UPDATE!} I’ve made a gluten-free, vegan version of these. And lo, it is awesome. SEE BELOW! Oh my lord. I can’t believe I’m going to put this out on the internet for anyone to see. Have you ever thought to yourself, “I should make some cookies…” purely because you want to eat some cookie...