There are so many things to love about chocolate. In honor of my deep love of chocolate I have harbored since I was a kid, I’m sharing my Double Dark Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe with you. These ooey-gooey cookies satisfy every chocolate craving I have without one ounce of guilt. They also make amazing building…
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California Quinoa Recipe (Vegan, Gluten-free)
If you have delicious tomatoes and avocados, put them in everything! That’s what inspired this crazy delicious California Quinoa Recipe. Fast, easy, and flavorful with fresh herbs and avocado, be sure to use a zippy, high quality red wine vinegar for your marinade. Let’s talk more about that… Is All Red Wine Vinegar the Same?…
Dark Chocolate Ginger Spice Bark (Vegan)
Whether it’s a holiday, or you are just in the mood for a treat, here’s a one you can enjoy guilt-free. You can whip out this Dark Chocolate Ginger Spice Bark super fast, but it will taste like you slaved over it. I love the way the spice of ginger complements dark chocolate. But if…
Ginger Butternut Squash Soup (Paleo, Vegan)
I make this Ginger Butternut Squash Soup throughout the year because I love it that much. Super creamy and delicious, and so good for the digestive system, I look forward to diving into a bowl every time one is in front of me. Add it to your Thanksgiving menu or enjoy it any day of…
Chai Spice Cakes with Maple Glaze (Gluten-free, Paleo)
I love the rich, deep, spices of chai. They warm me from the inside out. Using these spices cakes, or any baked treat, bring balance to the sweetness, and offer more complexity to the flavors. These scrumptious Chai Spice Cakes pair great with your favorite hot coffee or tea, especially on a cool morning or…
My Family’s Fresh Tomato Basil Dressing
If you’re over-run with fresh tomatoes, you have to try my family’s Italian Fresh Tomato Basil Dressing. Every year when my dad’s garden overflows with ripe juicy tomatoes, I look forward to eating this one up. It’s super easy to make, packs a ton of flavor, and you can literally put it on anything. Pasta,…
Grilled Basil Lemon Salmon
We have a few more weeks of summer left…still time to grill! With Labor Day around the corner and basil blooming in season, this Grilled Basil Lemon Salmon will rock your dinner for sure. Fast, easy, and so delicious, it’s one of my go-to recipes on any protein, from chicken, to turkey, to fish, to…
Gluten-Free Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies (Vegan)
There’s something so comforting about an oatmeal cookie. Soft, chewy, these Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies feel and taste like Grandmom’s kitchen. One of his total faves, my husband calls these breakfast cookies, and are a staple in our house. Packed with oats, nut butter, nuts, and applesauce, I’m ok with that a couple days…
Sugar-free Cherry Vanilla Applesauce
What to do with all those beautiful cherries? They’ve been on sale for weeks now and hopefully you have been enjoying them as much as me! If you went a little overboard, and have some extra sitting in the fridge, fear not. This Cherry Vanilla Applesauce takes about 30 minutes to make and eats more…
Powerhouse Chocolate Avocado Smoothie
Need a pick-me-up? Hold the sugar, bad carbs and bad fats? This Chocolate Avocado Smoothie is no joke! Packed with great fats to hold back hunger and give you energy, little to no sugar (your choice), and so creamy and satisfying, this powerhouse chocolate avocado smoothie makes a great breakfast, lunch, or snack. Drink up!…
