Roasted vegetables can be meh or delicious. The game changer for me is adding a sauce to brighten everything up. This recipe couldn’t be more simple. Pick your vegetables of choice, roast and drizzle with this simple lemon yogurt sauce.
Spicy Dill Pickles
Pickles are a top 5 favorite food for me. If you are a vinegar, salt or spice fan, then you need to try these pickles! The recipe couldn’t be more simple to make and they are a perfect snack or addition to your sandwich.
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Sweet & Spicy Cornbread Muffins
Sweet, buttery, and spicy. All the best flavors combined in a delicious muffin. With peach season coming to an end and pepper season in full swing, I had a surplus of both from our garden. The combination of the sweet peaches and the spicy jalapeños create a perfect balance.
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Spicy Tomato Soup
I always thought I wasn’t a tomato soup fan, until I made my own from scratch and of course, made it spicy! Store bought tomato soup, from my experience, is typically bland and boring. I roasted the tomatoes and added peppers which gives the soup so much more depth. Smooth, creamy and completely vegan. If I had known how easy it was to make I would have started making it a long time ago!
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Mushroom & Kale Brown Rice Risotto
Cooking brown rice low and slow releases starches that create a creamy texture resembling the traditional arborio rice used in risotto. The addition of kale and mushrooms makes a filling dish that can be served as an entree or as a side.
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EBTB Whole Wheat Loaf
(EBTB = Everything But The Bagel Seasoning)
I love bread. It has always been my weakness. This is a super simple recipe with only 5 ingredients and no kneading! Just mix the dough, let it sit overnight, and bake. I add EBTB to the actual dough and crust of the bread to give it even more flavor and a delicious salty crust. It is YUM!
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Dressed Up Fruit Salad
With Lemon, Ginger, Honey & Mint. By adding this simple dressing you can elevate your fruit salad from an ordinary side to something special and unique.
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Chimichurri Pasta Salad
If you can’t tell by now, I love herbs. They can take a dish from boring to delicious with just a couple of tablespoons. With over a cup of fresh herbs in this recipe, this dish packs a flavorful punch and is super easy to make. Bonus – herbs are small but mighty and packed with nutrients. For perspective, one cup of parsley has over one thousand percent of your daily vitamin K!
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Baked Vegan Mac & Cheese
Ok, it isn’t cheese but it is VERY close. If anything it satisfies the same umami taste, creaminess, and craving for a large bowl of macaroni and cheese. The best part – it is good for you! This isn’t a processed or “fake” cheese, the sauce is literally made up of vegetables, nuts, spices, and water.
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Carrot & Cabbage Slaw
I am not a fan of a traditional coleslaw, but a vinegar coleslaw – sign me up! The acidity and freshness of this salad is a great balance to a savory dish. This is quick and simple to make and gets better after sitting overnight in the fridge.
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