This delicious vegan Asian slaw is packed with flavor from the nutty ginger soy dressing. It will quickly become one of your favorite sides! Hello friends! How is your week going? I mentioned before that we went to the beach with family for the Labor day weekend. It’s always fun, albeit a bit challenging, to do…
Green Lentil Salad
So I was cleaning out the pantry and realized that I probably don’t need to buy food for the next two weeks before we move. Of course, I would love to have a few more trips to Costco (insert a very sad face), but I think I can make do with a lot of staples I still have….
No-Bake Apricot Coconut Energy Balls {Gluten Free, Vegan}
Hi friends. Goodness, what a crazy past week. It all started Wednesday in the middle of the night when my 3 year old woke me up with a case of the stomach bug. By Friday he was doing great and my husband and I settled in to watch our Homeland marathon Friday night (we’re currently…
Pasta with Creamy Tomato Sauce {Vegan, Gluten Free}
As I sit here writing this, it’s 55 degrees and sunny out. I am itching to get outside but have too much to do inside. Don’t you hate that? We have the perfect little library in our neighborhood. It’s small, cozy, clean and the kids beg to go there every week. Since it’s so close…
Cooking Basics: How to Roast Kabocha Squash
Intimidated by cooking Kabocha Squash? It’s delicious and nutritious when prepared this simple way! Hi friends! When I started this blog I intended on doing a “cooking basics” series where I show you a more general cooking technique or tip. I have to remind myself that not everyone reading this blog is a food blogger…
Black Bean and Veggie Stuffed Spaghetti Squash
Potty training. That basically sums up our weekend. This is my third kiddo going through potty training and I’ll have to say it is going really well! We talked about it with him for several weeks before and told him when he turned 3, we wouldn’t be using diapers anymore. I think all that preparation paid off,…
Grilled Vegetable Sandwich with Pesto & Garlic Yogurt Dressing
A hearty vegetable sandwich goes down as one of my top favorite sandwiches ever. There is so much you can do with the flavors in terms of seasoning, fresh herbs, dressing, etc. This one has grilled eggplant, zucchini, bell pepper and red onion and fresh tomato, basil and arugula. Then the amazing yogurt dressing paired…
Marinated Three Bean Salad
Hello friends! Quick visit today as I take a break from Spring Break activities- the elementary schools here in Washington (state) have their break so late here, but the weather is truly spring-like so I am happy! Here is the scenario, it’s Saturday afternoon and someone invites you to a BBQ dinner for the following…
Winner of the Giveaway and French Bean & Buckwheat Groat Salad
Thank you to all who entered the Bob’s Red Mill Giveaway. Congratulations to the winner Brittany B.! I am sitting here getting caught up on the Olympics, trying my hardest to get this recipe posted. Boy, the gymnastics is killing me! As a former gymnast cheerleader, it is one of my favorite events. I can hardly watch…
Healthy Grains: Quinoa Tabouli
I can’t remember the first time I tried tabouli, but I have been eating at Middle Eastern restaurants since I was a kid. If you haven’t had it, it’s a typical Arabic salad made of bulgur, parsley, mint, tomatoes, often seasoned with garlic, onions and a simple dressing of olive oil, lemon juice, salt and…
