You would think after 4 kids I would be used to getting up and cooking breakfast in the morning. Well, you’d be wrong. I’ve never been a morning person. Finally after 36 trips around the sun, I’ve learned to embrace that part of myself instead of trying to force it. But the kids, and the…
Greek Loaded Hummus
What’s your favorite appetizer? For me the answer will always be dip. I’m obsessed. Whether it’s cheese, guac, bean, spinach or anything in-between I’m here for it! Enter this Greek Loaded Hummus. We eat tubs and tubs of hummus in our house. When my job closed in March for the beginning of quarantine I took…
Easy Vegan Mushroom Gravy
There is something so comforting about gravy. Whether it’s white gravy on biscuits or brown gravy on mashed potatoes, gravy is the ultimate comfort food. This recipe is my go to Vegan Mushroom Gravy. It’s easy, requires just a few ingredients and is so rich and delicious! I started making this gravy last year as…
Cornbread Waffles with Jalapenos – Vegan
Before I get to these tasty Cornbread Waffles…… Hey friends!! It’s been a while. A couple of months ago I had an unfortunate technical problem with my blog and it went blank for about a week. Thankfully one of my husbands extended family members is a computer programmer and was able to help me fix…
Spicy Watermelon Poke Bowl
OKAY! Hear me out! You have to try this Spicy Watermelon Poke! It is delicious and healthy and so refreshing! This is a must-try! If you cook a lot, read a lot of cookbooks or watch a lot of cooking television you may have seen people slip watermelon into savory dishes. Especially in the vegan…
Cherry Corn Salad
This Cherry Corn Salad is Summer in a bowl! Nothing screams Summer to me like a big bowl of fresh cherries. When they start showing up at the Farmer’s Market, I get excited! I love cooking with fresh cherries but honestly we usually snack on them before I’m able to whip anything up. With the…
Frozen Banana Daiquiri
Before moving to the PNW I lived in Florida for 10 years. I lived in a popular tourist locale, just minutes away from the most beautiful beaches on the Gulf of Mexico. I was a bartender that whole time. So I’ve made and drank my fair share of daiquiri’s. In all that time most of…
Creamy Vegan Ranch Dressing
It’s been a little quiet around the blog this past month. It certainly hasn’t been quiet elsewhere in the world, and also in my house. Before we get to the recipe for this delicious Vegan Ranch Dressing, here’s a little update from our corner of the world. We finally finished the school year at the…
Vegan Broccoli Cheese Soup – Nut & Oil-Free
Every day is a good day for soup in my book! And Vegan Broccoli Cheese Soup is one of my all time favorites. Broccoli cheese soup was one of the mostly cheesy reasons that I didn’t think I could ever actually go vegan. Well my days of thinking I can’t have the things I love…
Double Chocolate Cookies with Marshmallows
Oh man did these Double Chocolate Cookies with Marshmallows give me a go?!? I knew what I wanted them to taste like but I just couldn’t get them there. It took a handful of tries and lots of frustration! Especially on the inedible batch. Even on my recipe fails our family is usually able to…