Sautéed Leeks and Potatoes

This recipe of sautéed leeks and potatoes is extremely simple and comforting. I’ve never been a leek person exactly. Not because I didn’t want to be, but because I’d never really had the opportunity to try them. What is a leek? Leeks are in the…

Healthy Mashed Potatoes

Mmm potatoes, so satisfying! Our culture definitely has a love/hate relationship with these little tubers. They’ve been ridiculed off and on for decades! However, the concern shouldn’t be with the potatoes, but rather all the toppings that are typically added, butter, sour cream, cheese, milk,…

Simple Plant-based Coleslaw (mayo free!)

This is my healthy vegan take on an all-time classic, coleslaw! It’s creamy, crunchy, and perfect for warm weather BBQs.  This recipe only requires 6 ingredients, all of which are pretty common staples in most households. I’ve made this recipe with vegan mayo before, however,…

Chickpea “Tuna” Salad

Ah, chickpeas, aka garbanzo beans. What a versatile little legume. Perfect in hummus, pasta (yes, pasta made of chickpeas exists and it’s delicious), salads, curries, and more! Recently, I’ve been enjoying using them as the base for “chicken” or “tuna” salad. This recipe is perfect…

Coconut Greens

This is one of my favorite recipes and not just because it’s utterly divine! Dark leafy greens, such as collards and kale, are some of the most nutritious foods on the planet. One reason is because they contain glutathione – the mother of all antioxidants!…

Cashew Ginger Soba Noodles

I recently received a cookbook by the Minimalist Baker, an amazing cook and often a source of inspiration for me. Inside was a delicious cashew soba noodle recipe that I modified and turned into my own. Soba noodles are one of my favorite noodles! They’re…

Baked Quinoa Casserole

Quinoa is a native South American plant that’s commonly thought of as being a grain but is actually a seed. It’s gluten-free, high in iron, calcium, B vitamins, and other minerals. Quinoa is a wonderful addition to your diet because it’s a COMPLETE protein. This…