Have you ever thought of putting lentils into chili before? For some reason, I never made the connection. Curry, yes. Fancy French soup? Of course. Lentils on the side with everything? Sure, no problem! Lentils Keep Reading
Honey Sweetened Strawberry Crisp with Toasted Coconut
Every year I wait patiently for strawberry season, and when it f-i-n-a-l-l-y comes I take full advantage of the local bounty. I’m not exaggerating when I say there have been years that we’ve picked a 25-lb Keep Reading
Fudge Walnut Brownie Balls
I thought of so many alternate titles for these little brownie balls, mostly to spare you from reading another ball-filled post. I even considered pressing them into a loaf pan and cutting them into squares Keep Reading
Burrito Bowls with Cilantro Pesto
One of my favorite ways to make dinner for a crowd is to serve a build-your-own meal. Everyone starts with the same base, then mixes and matches toppings until they’re satisfied. It can be customized Keep Reading
Peanut Butter Swirl Black Bean Brownies
I know, I know. First I tell you to put avocados in your pudding, and now I’m telling you black beans are going to magically transform into brownies? Well, yes, actually I am. I’ve tried Keep Reading
How to Make Hummus
Ahh, chickpeas. The elusive garbanzo bean masquerading as a cute little trendy pea. If you eat a mostly plant-based diet you’re probably already BFFs with chickpeas. They can be smashed up with avocado to make Keep Reading
Basic Maple & Olive Oil Granola
The word basic is thrown around a lot these days, usually to describe someone or something that’s unexciting, expectedly similar to everyone else, and otherwise obnoxiously plain. While I resent labeling anyone, and especially girls and Keep Reading
Chocolate Avocado Pudding
Okay, stay with me here. I know its a little freaky to think about avocados in your dessert, but you’re just going to have to trust me. Why, you ask? Because this pudding is quick, Keep Reading
Peanut Butter Oat Balls
A quick, easy, healthy snack made from peanut butter, oats, honey, and flax seeds. These fun little peanut butter balls taste like the center of a peanut butter cup and are naturally gluten-free! Prepare yourself for Keep Reading
Vegan Strawberry Ice Cream
This ice cream. Oh, this ice cream. I wasn’t thrilled when Kevin suggested strawberry ice cream for our bizarre February heat wave (thanks, El Niño!). I mean, don’t get me wrong, I love ice cream. Keep Reading