I’d like to start off by saying that I realize it is blazing hot outside. I also realize soup is generally served in winter (at least it is in my household). However, the heart wants what the heart wants….and I wanted some split pea soup. We have a local juicery downtown near my place of…
Tangy Asian Pasta Salad
Is anyone else obsessed with HGTV? Ok, silly question, because i know there are a lot of us out there. There is something about Fixer Upper and Property Brothers that gets my creative juices flowing. I wonder how many people it has inspired to fix up a home (feel free to comment your random guess…
Cheezy Broccoli and Potato Soup
Welp, we’ve done it. Kenny and I have officially booked our tickets to Spain! Now we just have to wait another 5 months to actually board the plane and start our newest adventure….gah waiting is for the birds. Good things come to those who wait ….. ….. For Spain!!! Now, with the flights booked…
Mushroom Risotto with Pearled Barley
The first time I ever had mushroom risotto was while visiting a friend in Raleigh, North Carolina. We went to the restaurant where she worked part time and the chef kept sending us goodies to try. Hands down, my favorite food he sent to our table was his mushroom risotto. The second it touched my…
Margherita Pizza with Fresh Basil Pesto & Vegan Mozzarella
I know time does not technically change again until November, but I can tell that it is changing each morning. My biological clock has been sleeping in a bit later due to the morning rays being a little behind what they were only a few weeks ago. I haven’t decided if I like this or…
DIY Healthy Mayonnaise
According to the FDA, mayonnaise is not actually mayonnaise if it does not contain egg yolk. So technically, this recipe is not actually mayo. However, you can fool the world because it tastes exactly like egg yolk mayo. For those of you who know me, you know that mayonnaise is actually a large part of…
Coconut Cranberry Chocolate Chip Energy Bites
These healthy energy bites are packed with protein and are ready to go with you anywhere! They are loaded with whole grains, dried fruit, sticky peanut butter, then rolled around in shredded coconut. There are many variations to this recipe, but this is one of my favorites due to the tart yet sweet cranberries. I…
Balsamic Agave Roasted Brussels
So, do you miss me? I miss y’all! I cannot believe this past month! 2015 came on hard and fast! My man turned 26, I went to Las Vegas for the first time, went on a mountain trip with old friends, then I became sick as a dog…and to wrap it all up I have…
Balsamic Portobello Cashew Tacos
I love tacos….I’m going to say it again, I love tacos! They rock my socks, and let me tell you, they should rock yours too! I used to work at a restaurant that specialized in serving amazing tacos (seriously though….amazing….). This restaurant was Cantina 76, to be exact, and they are a veggie friendly restaurant who…