Healthy, vegan, gluten free protein seed pancakes that you can feel great about feeding your entire family - toddlers included!...

Sweet Potato Chickpea Burgers

Do you ever wonder how vegans get their protein? My friend Tilita Lutterloh is a 400M sprinter and Olympic hopeful for 2020. She i...

Healthy Vegan Peppermint Patties

I was at Juice Crafters last year and had the most delicious vegan peppermint patty. I love peppermint patties, but I don't like t...

Sweet Potato Coconut Nachos with Vegan Macadamia Nut Nacho Cheese

I happen to love everything about nachos, but turns out, many of the ingredients in traditional nachos make my stomach hate me for...

GI Friendly Sweet Potatoes in Coconut Milk

As a vegetarian who is mostly vegan, I tend to eat a lot of complex foods. Lots of sauces made with nuts, and a big variety of veg...

Joi Cafe Inspired Mint Chocolate Shake

I don't go out to eat a lot, but when I do, there are a few restaurants I consider my go-tos. The ones where I know the ingredient...

Cauliflower Macadamia Nut Nori Rolls

I don't know about you, but when that 3pm energy dip hits, I'm usually sniffing out some kind of snack, and it usually starts with...

Salted Lime Coconut Tortilla Chips

I love tortilla chips. But I don't love corn. And I don't love all that grease. Thankfully, I have come up with a solution: homema...

Sweet Potato Beet Pesto Vegan Tuna Bites

I served these at my cookbook launch party last month, and they were a huge hit! These appetizers are colorful and bright, elegant...

Healthy Morning Chocolate Smoothie

I love finding ways to sneak veggies into my food wherever I can. And one of the easiest ways I know to do that is to sneak them i...

My Italian Grandmother’s Marinara Sauce!

I miss my grandmother, Nana Rita, for a lot of reasons. Too many to count on one finger. Thankfully, when she passed, she left me ...

Pecan Parmesan

When I gave up eating dairy, I was certain I would never make it. I was certain because I never thought I would be able to give up...

The BEST White Bean Burgers – Vegan/Gluten Free

I'm constantly testing veggie burger recipes. Over the years, I've come up with some pretty great recipes, but it wasn't until I h...

Overnight Coconut Date Muesli

Life can be hectic. But just because that's true doesn't mean you shouldn't eat a nutritious breakfast. This recipe for overnight ...

Vegan Mushroom Walnut Bolognese

As the daughter of an Italian mother, my childhood was filled with the most incredible Italian food. I loved my mom's cooking, but...

Wild Blueberry Granola Crumble

A deliciously healthy treat for your entire family, with the goodness of wild blueberries!...

Coconut Garlic Aioli

I love garlic. And I love aioli. But since I don't really eat eggs on the regular, I don't love how it's made. That's why I had to...

Garlicky Roasted Potatoes

I don't know about you, but I'm a sucker for potatoes. There isn't one I don't love! And while most potatoes seem to get a bad rap...

Easy Black Bean Dip

As we enter into the month of October, it's official: party season is upon us. With Canadian Thanksgiving at the front end of thi...

Grainless Granola – Paleo & Vegan Friendly!

I have a go-to recipe for gluten free granola that has become a bit legendary in my neighborhood. And as good as it is, I wanted t...

Vegan Paleo Banana Zucchini Muffins

My 18 month old daughter is getting to the age where she wants everything I eat. For the most part, that's ok. But she's still too...

Vegan Taco Salad

As the mother to a very busy 18 month old, I don't exactly have a ton of time to put a meal together, at least, not during the hou...

Raw Blueberry Banana Strawberry Cashew Cheesecake

I'm on a guilt-free dessert streak right now, and this one does not disappoint! It's creamy, it's sweet - but not too sweet - and ...

Spicy Kale & Cauliflower Paleo Rice

When I crave a big ol' bowl of rice, this recipe comes to the rescue! Not only does it satisfy my craving for those pesky carbs, b...

Almond Butter Banana Cashew Cheesecake

I have had many a raw vegan cheesecake since becoming a vegetarian long, long ago, and I decided it was high time I tried my hand ...

Curry Spiced Chickpea Burgers – Vegan & Gluten Free

I've been on a veggie burger kick lately. Call it a passion project to find the perfect veggie burger that every palate can enjoy....

Sweet Potato Pizza Crust – Vegan & Gluten Free

As the daughter of a full blooded Italian mother (and a Montrealer), pizza is practically my middle name. I loved it when I was yo...

Vegan Chocolate Almond Butter Cup Shake

I am a tad bit obsessed with a vegan restaurant here in LA called Cafe Gratitude. One of my favorite "cheat' meals to get fro...

Shiitake Mushroom & Leek Saute

I have a strong affinity for mushrooms - the culinary ones, not the other ones 🙂 I especially love cooking with shiitakes, and th...

Homemade Organic Coconut Milk

I drink an obscene amount of nut milk: almond, coconut, hemp, hazelnut. I don't love all the additives in the store versions, so w...

Vegan Stracciatella Ice Cream

My friend, Doria, got me an amazing vegan ice cream recipe book last year for my birthday, and this recipe has become one of my go...

Warm Spinach Artichoke Dip – Soy Free

I love me a warm savory dip! But I don't love the heavy creams that tend to be the reason for the creaminess of those dips. So you...

French Canadian Lentil Soup

I'm calling this a French Canadian Lentil Soup, but it's not really a traditional French Canadian recipe! I adapted it from a Fren...

Coconut Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins – Gluten Free

When I visited LA in 2007, I stayed with my sweet friend, Cassandra and her husband, Andrew. She is an amazing chef, and her impre...

Vegan & Gluten Free Butternut Squash Alfredo Casserole

I'm sorry you had to wait so long! But the moment is finally here. The moment where all of the previous three recipes for Cashew R...

Vegan Alfredo Sauce

Did you ever think that you could have a creamy pasta sauce that was actually good for you? Well, thank goodness for nuts (and Caf...

Brazil Nut Parmesan Cheese

As the daughter of a full blooded Italian mother, I love my cheese. But it doesn't really love me, so I don't eat it very often. N...

Cashew Ricotta

One of my all time favorite restaurants is Cafe Gratitude. Apart from having such a tranquil and beautiful atmosphere, they also h...

Almond Milk Peppermint Hot Chocolate

I don't drink coffee, but when Starbucks switches over from their regular cups to their holiday ones, and when they put their holi...

Salted Dark Chocolate Almond Goji Berry Bark

It's no secret: I love the holidays! I particularly enjoy the sweets and treats that come along with the season. I made up this re...

Pumpkin Hummus

It's American Thanksgiving, and what better ingredient to work with at this time of year than pumpkin! This recipe for pumpkin hum...

Vegan Chocolate Shakeology Protein Balls

When my husband was taking a road trip to San Jose the other day, he needed something to keep him satiated along the way without s...

Healthy “Refried” Black Beans

I love making big veggie bowl creations served with a side of beans, avocado, and drizzled with some kind of delicious sauce. I lo...

Vegan Chipotle Mayo

I love me some chipotle mayonnaise! But I'm not a huge fan of the dairy - nor am I necessarily a fan of all the additives that go ...

Spiced Ginger Coconut Milk Latte

I have a terrible sweet tooth, but rather than let it get the best of me, I've come up with a few sneaky strategies to help me tri...

Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers

My mom used to make stuffed peppers when I was a kid, but she used to stuff them with ground beef. I liked them then, but now that...

Red Lentil Dal – Vegan & Gluten Free

One of my favorite things to do on a Friday night is to head out to my favorite Indian food restaurant for dinner. But it's kind o...

Vegan Caesar Salad

This recipe for Vegan Caesar Salad from my fave, The Blender Girl, is the perfect meal for a hot summer don't-want-to-turn-on-the-...

Chia Flax Sesame Seed Crackers

I love me some guacamole, and though I love eating corn chips, they aren't exactly the best for my digestion. I found this cracker...

Chickpea Pasta Soup with a Split Pea Quinoa Twist

As a new mama, I'm starved for time - and incidentally, often find myself starved for food! But what is a starving, time starved m...

Dark Chocolate Pecan Butter Cups – Vegan Friendly!

I'm a little bit obsessed with the chocolate almond butter cups from Cafe Gratitude here in LA. But just because I live so far awa...

Spiced Breakfast Sweet Potatoes

I had friends coming to brunch the other day, and I had to make breakfast in a pinch since it was a last minute invite. We had egg...

Peach Raspberry Iced Tea

With summer fast approaching, beat the heat with this refreshing recipe for peach raspberry iced tea! And the best part? It's swee...

Golden Milk

Have you ever heard of golden milk? Basically, it's a recipe for good health in the form of a nice, steaming cup of turmeric infus...

Homemade Hazelnut Spread (Nutella)

I'm a sucker for anything chocolate - and that includes Nutella! When I was a kid I would beg my mother to buy it. When she finall...

Purple Potato Salad – Dairy Free

I love, love, love purple potatoes! They are so pretty, and they have way more antioxidants in them then regular potatoes - score!...

Mango, Grapefruit, Strawberry Guacamole

I'm a fan of taking recipes I already like and making simple changes to make them a little different. I love me some guacamole, bu...

Truffled Quinoa Mac & Cheese – Gluten Free

I'm a little bit obsessed with a restaurant called Boochie's in Santa Barbara. It's mostly vegan (apart from the goat cheese) and ...

Pumpkin Muffins with Streusel Topping – Vegan & Gluten Free

Whenever I'm seeking out a new vegan recipe, I usually turn to the Minimalist Baker. She's got awesome recipes, and a beautiful we...

Dark Chocolate Raspberry Oat Bars – Vegan & Gluten Free

The perfect, healthy treat for your holiday table! Crunchy, chewy, sweet - these bars are sure to satisfy even the most picky dess...

Coconut Whipped Cream

Make your vegan and health conscious friends and family happy this Thanksgiving, with this very healthy, non-dairy, 3 ingredient r...

Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding – Vegan/Gluten Free

My friend, Melissa Costello, taught me how to make this pudding. She is an amazing vegan chef who used to be Tony Horton's (yes, t...

Beet Sunflower Seed Pesto – Vegan Friendly!

I had the most amazing beet pesto when I was in Denver a few months ago. It was served a a restaurant called Root Down, and even t...

Spirulina Pesto – Vegan Friendly

When I went to this restaurant, Rootz Cafe, in Steamboat Springs, CO, I fell in love with their spirulina pesto! The chef was grac...

Hemp Milk Ginger Turmeric Cinnamon Latte – Caffeine Free!

Whether you're expecting a child or you just plain don't want any caffeine, it can be hard to find a satisfying latte to quench yo...

Oven Roasted Cauliflower

Heat up your ovens because we're making cauliflower, roasted style! With a little help from our trusted olive oil, salt and pepper...

Peanut Butter Macadamia Nut Cashew Chocolate Chip Cookies – V/GF

My friend, Diana, told me about these cookies she absolutely LOVED in Boston. They were peanut butter white chocolate cashew cooki...

Kale Salad with Spicy Peanut Dressing

I was at a wonderful restaurant called M Cafe a few weeks ago with some incredible friends. I ordered a kale salad with spicy pean...

Chickpea Pasta Soup – Vegan Friendly

Easy, delicious, and quick - this soup will be part of your regular repertoire....

Homemade pesto

Having homemade pesto in the freezer at all times is a must in my home. It's so easy to pull it out of the freezer when you need t...

Pesto Pasta Salad

This is a creamy, flavor filled, healthy salad with a little bit of crunch from the pine nuts. I serve this a potlucks, and it's a...

Honey Dijon Vinaigrette

This is my go-to salad dressing. It makes everything taste so great, and it takes seconds to make!...

Powerhouse Salad

We had a salad competition at the yoga studio once, and someone brought in the most amazing salad! I asked for the recipe, and dec...

Homemade Almond Milk

Once I figured out how to make my own almond milk, I couldn't believe how easy it was! You can manipulate the flavors any way you'...

Vegan Gluten Free Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cocoa Nib Walnut Cookies

This was one of the very first vegan, gluten free desserts I ever created, and it's been one of my favorites ever since. I couldn'...

Ginger Scallion Oil

I had the most amazing meal at Peacefood Cafe in New York City the week before my wedding in 2013. The combination of ginger and s...

Cauliflower Pizza Crust

If you're looking for a healthy pizza crust alternative that's also gluten free, this is your recipe! It's absolutely delicious - ...

Vegan Chocolate Almond Shake

Sometimes, you just want the taste of a frozen dessert without the guilt of all the sugar and fat that goes along with it. This ch...

Black Bean Burgers – Vegan & Gluten Free

These burgers are not only easy to make, they taste amazing! Replace your regular burger for with this recipe on your next meatles...

No Bake Granola Bars Take 2 – Vegan Friendly and Gluten Free

My friends, Ginny and Amy, made these AMAZING oat bars a few years ago. I asked for the recipe, which thankfully, they gave me rig...

Baked Halibut with Leeks & Cherry Tomatoes

I got this recipe from my dear friend, Liza Utter, and every time I make it, it's an absolute HIT! Everyone - without exception...

Quinoa Veggie Sushi

A delicious gluten free, guilt free sushi recipe that incorporates 3 of my favorite things: sweet potatoes, mangoes, and avocados!...

Chocolate Banana Avocado Pudding

Creamy, smooth, delicious - you won't believe this pudding is vegan! See for yourself....

Pumpkin Pie Chia Seed Pudding

I concocted this pumpkin pie chia seed pudding that is free of dairy, gluten, soy, and even refined sugar! It's sweetened with dat...

Peanut Butter Cups – Vegan & Gluten Free

I used to be absolutely obsessed with Reese's Peanut Butter Cups. In fact, I dare say that I once ate 24 cups in one night. No, th...

Turmeric Ginger Tea

The next time you're feeling a little tickle in your throat, and a tightness in your chest that you know surely signifies that a m...

Vegan Cream of Mushroom Soup

I got this recipe from an amazing food blogger named Joy the Baker (www.joythebaker.com). It never fails to delight my taste buds ...

Kitchari

If you're having digestive issues - or any trouble with your gut health, Kitchari might be your ticket to solace. This is an India...

Raw Tacos – Vegan & Gluten Free

I found this recipe for raw vegan walnut meat tacos with cashew sour cream on a blog called Roost (www.roostblog.com) and I fell i...

Sesame Honey Glazed Tempeh

I don't eat meat anymore, but sometimes I want to sink my teeth into something that has a similar texture. A Portobello mushroom d...

Chocolate Coconut Milk Ice Cream

I LOVE my ice cream. HUGE fan! I especially love chocolate ice cream. But the dairy doesn't really love me, which, as you can i...

Roasted Beets, Carrots & Sweet Potatoes

Root vegetables are great at all times of the year! They dress up a salad, making it beautiful and tasty, and they are perfect ser...

Quinoa Pizza Crust – Gluten Free

Here is a recipe for gluten free quinoa pizza crust that I got out of a book called Flying Apron's Gluten-Free & Vegan Baking ...

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Pecans & Balsamic Reduction

I've learned the secret to enjoying the wonderful Brussel Sprout: caramelize them! I typically make Brussels Sprouts in olive oil,...

Mango Maca Smoothie

This smoothie not only has maca powder in it to give you a boost in energy and a dose of protein, but it also has some moringa pow...

Oven Roasted Spaghetti Squash Pasta Salad

The other day, I was at my cottage, miles away from a grocery store, and had to prepare dinner for my husband and my dad. There wa...

Gingerbread Cookies – Vegan & Gluten Free

This recipe for vegan, gluten free gingerbread cookies is a hit every time! They are soft, chewy and just as delicious as their da...

Tortilla-less Sweet Potato Butternut Squash Enchiladas – Vegan/Gluten Free

I adapted the recipe from this AMAZING cookbook my brother in law and his girlfriend got for me. It's called Thug Kitchen, and it'...

Vegan Gluten Free Pie Crust

Everyone always needs a good pie recipe! They can line holiday tables, and liven up a summer party - you know they can! As someone...

Pumpkin Pie – Vegan & Gluten Free

Whether you are a meat/dairy/gluten eater or not, you'll love this recipe for vegan, gluten free pumpkin pie! It's creamy and smoo...

Chickpea Almond Tuna – Vegan & Gluten Free

I love me some tuna salad! If not in a sandwich, I love putting a scoop of tuna alongside my salad - so good! But these days, I'm ...

Dairy-Free “Egg”nog

The holidays are a time for decadent foods, beautiful lights, and time spent with the ones you love. When it comes to those decad...

Quinoa Stuffed Acorn Squash

I love this recipe for quinoa stuffed acorn squash! It is not only delicious, but is also so hearty that you can serve it as a mea...

Ginger Mint Iced Tea

When it's summertime, all I seem to ever want is a nice cold glass of iced tea. But so many of them are either caffeinated and/or ...

Ginger Tulsi Tea

If you're looking for something refreshing to drink, but you're tired of water, try this recipe for Ginger Tulsi tea! The ginger i...

How to Massage Kale

I am a big fan of kale. It's not only nutrient dense, but it also tastes good too - if you prepare it properly. Preparation is key...

Almond Meal Chocolate Chip Cookies – V/GF

Do you make your own almond milk? If so, do you ever wonder what to do with that leftover almond meal? Don't throw it away! You ca...

Banana Chocolate Chip Pecan Muffins

I'm a sucker for anything banana, especially when it's baked into breads, cakes, and muffins! This recipe for vegan, gluten free, ...

Puttanesca Sauce

Don't you just love it when a few simple ingredients come together to give you an amazing burst of flavor? That's how I feel about...

Lentil “Meat”balls – V/GF

I may not eat meat anymore, but that doesn't mean I don't miss certain things about eating it! My mother is Italian, so spaghetti ...

Peanut Butter Banana Chocolate Avocado Pudding – V/GF

Ah, pudding. Creamy. Smooth delicious. But if you're lactose intolerant or vegan, you have to get creative in order to enjoy this ...

Summer Salad with Champagne Vinaigrette

One of my favorite things to do - especially in the summer - is to make refreshing salads. To kick it up a notch, I add fruit to m...

Collard Green Wraps

I don't always eat raw, but when I do, I really strive for it to be as tasty as possible. In order to do this, I like to combine s...

Sweet Pea Hummus

A new twist on hummus! Smooth, creamy, nutritious, and delicious, you'll wonder why you hadn't used sweet peas to make hummus befo...

Steel Cut Oatmeal

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Vanilla Almond Milk Chai Latte

I'm a big fan of chai lattes. But I almost never get them.

Why?

Because I like them ...

Tempeh Veggie Scramble

I used to love scrambled eggs, but I haven't been into eggs for a while now.

But that doesn't mean I should...

Shakshuka

I've heard of Shakshuka for a while now, but I never had a chance to try it until last month. And boy - was it ever delicious! &l...

Quinoa Breakfast Bowl

Breakfast has got to be my favorite meal of the day. With so many options, savory and sweet, the possibilities are endless.

Pecan Butter

I'm kind of obsessed with pecan butter. It's creamy and sweet, and yet there is no sugar in it. Something about those pecans just ...

Mango Maca Smoothie

I've been on a smoothie kick these days, particularly because of this insane heat wave here in California!

An...

Gluten Free Vegan Granola

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Buckwheat Banana Walnut Chocolate Chip Pancakes

I'm a big breakfast fan. And I especially love chocolate chip pancakes!

So when I finally discovered that b...

Avocado Sun-dried Tomato Toast

Sometimes I just don't feel like cooking.

I keep sprouted bread in the freezer, sundried tomatoes in my pan...

Apple Jam

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White Bean Hummus

The other night I had people coming over for dinner and I had nothing to serve, and no time.

Thankfully, I ...

Ricotta Pizza with Fresh Basil

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Pear Goat Cheese Crostini

My friend, Kevin, sent me a cookbook year ago by a chef out of London name Yotam Ottolenghi. I have been a fan every since!

Fancy Guacamole

Everyone has their own guacamole recipe. Well, most everyone. And I am no exception!

This week, I'm sharing...

Edamame Hummus

I don't know about but, but around 3pm, I start to feel like I want a snack. It's tempting to snack on something bad for me, so in...

Almond Butter

It seems I always have a jar of either peanut butter or almond butter in the fridge. It's great to have on hand for shakes, toast,...

Cashew Cheese

I'm a huge cheese lover. When I was growing up, we'd have a cheese plate a least once a week, and my typical day didn't go by with...