Plant-Based Strawberry Cream
A simple dairy-free cream that is pure perfection come strawberry season. This recipe is incredibly versatile. Use this as a foundation to get creative and make the perfect cream that you are seeking. Adjust the consistency, sweetness, and or change the flavor with your favorite berry of choice. Play around and enjoy every heaping spoonful.
Not Your Average Nacho Cheese
I found myself in the kitchen putting my culinary nutrition skills to use. The result, in my humble opinion, a pretty darn good option for dairy-free nacho cheese with nutritional value and ingredients that you can pronounce!
Strawberry Almond Shortcake
Nothing says summer like fresh strawberries smashed and poured over homemade shortcake. This recipe delivers a delicious gluten free shortcake with a hint of almond flavor that is complemented by its strawberry and coconut whip cream counterparts. You'll be thanking summer (and me) with every bite.
Pest Power
What's the first thing you think of when you see a basil plant? Pesto, right? Pesto, pesto, pesto. We can't stop talking about it, smelling it, and eating it. How about you?
Enjoy this dairy free pesto in your next pasta dish, on a grilled chicken or veggie sandwich, mixed in with eggs, or as a dip for your favorite gluten free crackers and vegetable sticks.
Maple Dijon Kale & Quinoa Salad
Win over the most skeptical of kale crowds with this protein rich salad. It's a wonderful recipe for your next potluck or bbq. It's always nice to have fresh vegetables amidst a sea of meat and cheese platters, pastas, snacks, and desserts. I mean, I'm not complaining about all the goodies we eat during times of celebration. Don't get me wrong. I'm just saying that it's always nice to have a little something fresh and nutrient-rich to add to your plate. Added bonus for the chef, if there are any leftovers this holds well for a simple, complete meal the following day.
Maple Tahini Dressing
Tahini, made from sesame seeds, can have a slightly bitter flavor. There's a time and a place for such boldness. For those times when you are looking for a bit less bite, try this maple tahini combination. It slightly sweetens giving the tahini a whole new life of its own. Try on salads, roasted vegetables, sweet potato, or grain bowls.
Peanut Butter Granola Bars
Fall brings busier days and nights. The days get shorter and schedules seem to be a bit more rigid in nature. Don't find yourself left without a healthy snack during times of craziness.
These make a great low sugar snack option for school lunches. Just be sure to send them to school with their allergy friendly option by omitting the peanuts. Try a batch with some sunflower seed butter, seeds, and cinnamon!
Healthified Hot Chocolate
Try our dairy free hot chocolate made with real food ingredients. This is a much darker, richer, and creamier hot chocolate than the kind you'll find on the shelves of your local supermarket.
Warm up a mug, sit down, and read a good book. You deserve it.
Tasty Tortilla Soup
Fall is coming, but it's not quite cold enough for hearty stews with root vegetables. Enter Tasty Tortilla Soup. This is the perfect warm soup for a relaxing Sunday and leftover lunch on Monday.
This soup freezes well, so you can pre-measure lunch or dinner-sized portions for days when you feel a cold coming on or you just don't feel like making anything at all.