Not only is this Chocolate Oatmilk Ice Cream the one of the simplest summer recipes to make it also sneaks in an extra serving of veggies into your favorite summer snack by using avocados to make it extra creamy and dreamy! Only using 5 ingredients, most of which you probably alfready have in the house…it’s perfect for the kiddos because when it warms up it gets soft but never really "melts" making it much less of a mess for little mouths!
Read MoreIt is, hands down, a beautiful time of year. Blueberries are back in season and they are also on my favorites so it’s the perfect time for my Watermelon, Beet, and Blueberry Chick'n Salad with Balsamic and Lime Dressing! This is a great salad for entertaining outside because it not only looks beautiful but because there is no dairy…no fear if it comes up to room temp.
Read MoreIf you're looking for a quick and easy holiday appetizer or even another small item to add to a Christmas breakfast buffet...you've got to try these Puffed Cranberry Feta and Walnut Bites. Made with crescent rolls, which happen to be accidentally vegan...you might already have the ingredients in your pantry! They look way, way, fancier than they are and can be made either vegetarian or vegan depending on the cheese option you use!!
Read MoreWell, it’s officially SUMMER, my favorite season, and one of the reasons why I love summer so much are all of the fresh berries that are now ripe! With Independence Day just a few weeks away, these red, white, and blue mini fruit pizzas, with icing made from Kite Hill Foods cream cheese, are a great idea for your Fourth of July menu if you're still looking for a little something sweet to serve!
Read MoreLooking for a fall twist on an old comfort classic? While we’ve still got a couple more weeks until Autumn officially arrives but over here I was craving some fall flavors...and these Butternut Squash Shells stuffed with Sage Sausage, Spinach and Ricotta totally hit the spot! The best part of this recipe is that, while the flavor profile is different, the assembly is basically the same, so if you’ve ever successfully made stuffed shells in the past, these will be a snap.
Read MoreLooking for ways to transform typical, boring, picnic or potluck style side salads? This Fresh Green Bean Salad with Sweet Ginger and Basil infused Balsamic Dressing will be the hit of your next pot-luck, I promise! Easy to make, and even easier to serve, this twist on the traditional creamy, cold, green bean salad is a great way to cut the dairy without cutting the flavor!
Read MoreWhile everyone else is itching for pumpkins I’m trying to hold onto every last flavor of the Summer season that I can! With only two weeks left until we fall into Autumn, I’m also trying to take advantage of the bountiful and inexpensive Summer produce while it lasts and this Late Summer Squash and Sweet Corn Chowder does just that.
Read MoreThe variety of flavors and textures come together to create the perfect side dish for summer entertaining and BONUS: it ends up looking way, way, more fancy than it actually is, and so do you, by association. The goal is for the exterior to get good and crispy while the inside maintains a soft and creamy texture. This recipe does have a couple steps, but nothing about it is difficult. Start to finish you’re still looking at about 30-35 minutes.
Read MoreThe weekends see a lot of soup-making at my house! Not only is it easy but it’s the perfect way to use up al of the odds and ends veg that is having around the fridge and countertops left over from the rest of the week…and this homemade minestrone soup is no exception! The best part? You can put the leftovers in a glass jar and it will keep in the fridge for up to a couple weeks, or freeze, for months!
Read MoreIf I had to choose between most restaurant and grocery store guac and no guac at all…I’d be on the anti-avocado train myself. Luckily, now you have this recipe! It’s so easy and delicious, I promise…you’ll never want to eat store-bought ever again. Perfect for a party, this recipe is sure to turn even the pickiest eaters green with avocado envy
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