Seed Butter Crisps It must be the holidays because everywhere I go, they seem to be selling peanut brittle. As a kid, this use to be a favorite treat of mine with its sugary crispy peanut bits. However, as I got older... I couldn't eat dairy, and my kid couldn't have peanuts. Let's not even … Continue reading Seed Butter Crisps
Cinnamon Apple Butter Don't laugh at me but I have been very hesitant about using my electronic pressure cooker (aka. instant pot). I had this irrational fear of it exploding in my kitchen and food all over my walls. I must have read the instruction pamphlet a hundred times, to ensure there was no mistake … Continue reading Cinnamon Apple Butter
Date Sweetener In my quest to use less refined sugar, I have been experimenting with raw organic agave, honey and maple syrup. However, after a friend gave me a box of Medjool dates, I have found a new culinary gem! These tasty naturally sugary fruits are delicious on their own but when combined in salads, … Continue reading Date Sweetener
Seed Butter Cookies I am always trying to make a healthier treat for my kiddos (and myself). Let's face it, sometimes we just need a cookie! This year, the kids have also been working so hard on their swimming that I feel they needed a healthy treat that would provide some extra protein. Given that … Continue reading Seed Butter Cookies
Mango Protein Smoothie This particular recipe is inspired by one of my favorite Indian drink and it is the mango lassi. Traditionally the recipe involves mangoes and yogurt. Since most restaurants do not have dairy-free yogurt, I haven't had it for a while. After my run today, I really had a massive craving for it … Continue reading Mango Protein Smoothie
Avocado Corn Salad There is nothing that says summer more than corn on the cob. Especially midsummer, when corn is so economical. I usually make extra corn to have leftovers and then I cut the kernels off. All you do is toss the grilled or steamed corn kernels with some other veggies of the season … Continue reading Avocado Corn Salad
Grainless Chia Crepes I seem to be on a crepe frenzy lately with my last recipe being a Chocolate Banana Crepe. In my recipe directory, I also have a tapioca based white vegan crepe. Now, for my third crepe recipe, the grainless chia crepe which is also vegan! I don't know about your world but … Continue reading Grainless Chia Crepes
Vegan Cafe-ccino (Two Recipes) I bet you are wondering, what in the world is a cafe-ccino? The best way to describe it, would be that it is a vegan protein based coffee smoothie. I came up with it after craving a Frappaccino one day. I use to be very addicted to Starbucks Frappaccinos but with the high price … Continue reading Vegan Cafe-ccinos
Vegetable Rice Noodles Over the years, cooking allergy friendly has been an adventure. There have been so many times where I made a dish thinking it was a matter of substituting a few ingredients...and it wasn't. I really need to thank my husband and my children for continuing to trust me to cook for them. … Continue reading Vegetable Rice Noodles
Roasted Black Sesame Smoothie This weekend, our whole family went to see the new live action version of Disney's Beauty and the Beast. The film is beautifully done and there was nothing for us to worry about. I have kids that are 7- 13 yrs old and they all love it. Emma Watson brought new life … Continue reading Roasted Black Sesame Smoothie
