Cilantro Corn & Carrot Slaw (and why I need to live in San Diego)

After a week long vaca in San Diego, my top three favorite things about our trip were the weather, the food and…oh yeah, the food. As great as it was seeing Jim’s family, spending our days relaxing on the beach and absorbing some much needed Vitamin D, nothing compared to my giddiness over the prospects […]

Roasted Red Pepper & White Bean Dip

Perfect for snacking. Perfect for salads. Perfect for wraps, sandwiches and even grilled cheeses. Any dish that could use a little kick, this dip will likely pair well with it! 1 red bell pepper 1 1/2 cups cooked cannellini beans 1/2 cup vegan cream cheese 2 tbsp olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced Juice of […]

Raw Coconut Cranberry Energy Bars

These bars are absolute genius. Unfortunately, they were not my brain child. If you’ve got Pinterest or follow a plethora of food blogs, chances are you’ve seen this recipe EVERYWHERE the past few weeks. It definitely got my attention, as I’ve been struggling to concoct healthier snack recipes to get through the work day. I try to stick to smoothies, popcorn, […]

Baked Jalapeno Poppers

Ah, these little peppers are a piece of heaven. I think I’ve had jalapeno poppers once in my life. And that was close to five years ago. It was actually what I chose for my meal the first time Jim and I ever ordered take out (how romantic!). Those ones most definetely were not filled […]

Apple Nachos with Peanut Butter Caramel Sauce

I am positive this recipe is not the first you’ve seen for apple nachos. They seem like a common vegan snack and I can see why they’re oh so popular. Look up “Vegan nachos” on Pinterest and you;re sure to see this fruit version on there somewhere. But I had never enjoyed them before and I’ve […]

Avocado Peanut Butter Smoothie

There’s very few ingredients I think you can mix together in a smoothie, and NOT have it taste delicious  Fruit, Bananas, some leafy greens and coconut/almond milk is a very basic recipe for yumminess. But I’ve got to say, this avocado smoothie is beyond amazing and it completely embodies what a smoothie should be. It’s creamy and silky; […]