Nut Free

Peach Cobbler Pancakes

September 1, 2017 by Ariel 4 Comments

Happy September, everyone! We’re just about to the end of summer and peach season (which means fall and apple season is right around the corner! Yay!), but today I have a recipe using any fresh peaches you still have, or a jar of those yummy peaches you canned this summer. 😉 Enter Peach Cobbler Pancakes. Yum….

BEST Vegan Sunflower Seed Pesto

August 30, 2017 by Ariel 2 Comments

I love summer. Not only because of the warm sunny days, but mostly because of all the yummy, fresh produce coming straight from the garden. Which brings me to my next point… I LOVE basil. Fresh, fragrant basil. And what better way to use basil than in this sunflower seed pesto?? …

Vegan Lemon Cupcakes with Buttercream Frosting

August 24, 2017 by Ariel 2 Comments

They say that desperation is the mother of invention, and I can attest to the truth of that statement. A few months ago, a friend asked me to bake the cake for her wedding [read: over 250 cupcakes, plus a cake]. Lemon was one of the three flavors she requested. I had never made a lemon cake before, and couldn’t find one online that I liked… So what’s a girl to do? Create her own recipe, of course!…

Easy Canned Peaches

August 18, 2017 by Ariel Leave a Comment

It’s peach season you guys!! And I’ve been up to my eyeballs in them all week. 😉 Next year, will someone please remind me that 3 bushels it too many to can singlehandedly? But aside from the sticky mess in the kitchen, I’ll be so thankful for them come winter time.

I decided to step away from my typical recipe post, to do a DIY post for canned peaches! It really is simple, and I know you will love it just as much as I do (maybe more, if you actually have air conditioning in your house… but I digress)….

Flax Egg

July 30, 2017 by Ariel Leave a Comment

When I first began cooking plant-based, I was sad when I realized that a lot of my favorite recipes required eggs. I knew how to replace the milk and butter, but what about the eggs? I was so excited when I learned about what has become my favorite substitute: the flax egg.

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Creamy Vegan Potato Salad

July 25, 2017 by Ariel 2 Comments

I hope you’re all enjoying the long, warm summer days. Those of us in the northern half of the States certainly are (I’m in denial that snow is only a few months away). I love summer foods – salads, burgers, and cold, sweet treats. So I’m back this week to share another favorite with you! Four words: Creamy Vegan Potato Salad….

Vegan Chocolate Frosty

July 20, 2017 by Ariel Leave a Comment

Nothing says summer like a creamy, chocolatey, melt in your mouth frosty. And now, you can have the classic treat guilt free!

With only 6 ingredients, this is a super easy recipe that whizzes up in mere seconds in your blender. This vegan chocolate frosty has quickly become a favorite in our household, so I make sure to always keep our freezer stocked with frozen bananas….

Red Leaf Lettuce Salad with Poppyseed Dressing

July 18, 2017 by Ariel Leave a Comment

For as long as I can remember, this Red Leaf Lettuce Salad has been a staple at all of our major family events and get-togethers. Thanksgiving, Christmas, birthdays… You name it – we always requested it. 😉 In fact, we still request it. Somehow, it always tastes best when mom makes it, and I have a feeling it’s due to the extra measure of love she mixes in….

Best Creamy Sunflower Butter

July 11, 2017 by Ariel 4 Comments

I’ve been seeing a variety of yummy homemade nut butters recently. Since my husband is allergic to nuts, I decided to give homemade sunflower butter a try. Huge win, you guys. This stuff is thebomb.com. Seriously.

I thought my husband was going to eat the entire jar tonight in one sitting, and my one-year old was eating it by the handfuls (or trying to…). …

Southwest Black Bean and Corn Salad

June 29, 2017 by Ariel Leave a Comment

Summer is officially here, and warm days call for cool, fresh food. Even better – food that doesn’t require an oven. Enter this incredible southwest black bean and corn salad! Not only is it super easy to make, but it is fresh, chilled, and exploding with flavor. This is a salad that anyone can enjoy, and is an easy way to add protein (and more!) to any meal….