These Oatmeal Fig Bars are vegan, gluten-free, and a lovely healthy treat!Costco got the best of me again. I saw a HUGE bag of dried figs, and, quite spontaneously, threw them in my cart. I didn't really think about what I'd do with a giant bag of dried figs. The bag was much too big for simply ...
Fall Recipes
Crispy Brussels Sprouts Chips
These Crispy Brussels Sprouts Chips are easy to make and SO delicious even your kids will love them! This recipe has been a long time coming. I have to give all the credit to my husband, Tim. It was YEARS ago now that he first suggested I make Crispy Brussels Sprouts Chips. When I first ...
Simple Yogurt Peanut Butter Apple Dip
This recipe for Simple Yogurt Peanut Butter Apple Dip is made with just four ingredients, has no refined sugar, and the kids LOVE it! Heads up! This post was originally published way back in 2010!! I added some updated photos and left the original photos of my daughter Meghan when she was still ...
Pumpkin Spice Steel Cut Oatmeal
Pumpkin Spice Steel Cut Oatmeal makes a comforting, healthy, and filling breakfast idea! All right. I know you're in one of two camps. So which one is it? August is way too early for pumpkin recipes. -OR- What'd you wait so long for?! Don't even talk to me if you're in a third camp. ...
Vegetable Pumpkin Curry Recipe
This Vegetable Pumpkin Curry Recipe is a wonderful vegan weeknight dinner idea that is fast and healthy! If there's one dinner idea I never get sick of, it's anything with curry. Give me some vegetables and a curry-flavored sauce, and I'm in dinner heaven. My husband, Tim, has never been a ...
Low Carb Flaxseed Cinnamon Breakfast Cookies
These Low Carb Flaxseed Cinnamon Breakfast Cookies are easy to make and are perfect with your morning coffee! This is a legit breakfast cookie. Like not a breakfast cookie that's called a breakfast cookie but is really a real cookie that you should eat for dessert. (Although you could eat this ...
15 Minute Flourless Apple Peanut Butter Blender Muffins
These healthy and delicious Flourless Apple Peanut Butter Blender Muffins take 15 minutes from start to finish! Heads up! This post was originally published September 2014. Pictures were updated August 2017. Enjoy! So that's it. Summer is unofficially over. Technically there are a few more ...
21 Interesting Green Bean Recipes to Try
I'm back with another edition of In Season Now! This is for all of you who love eating local, in-season produce and are looking for more creative ways to use the summer's bounty. This time we are featuring green bean recipes. If you think you don't like green beans, it's time to switch up your ...
Pantry Pumpkin Bisque
This Pantry Pumpkin Bisque is made with ingredients you probably have in your pantry! It's Paleo and Whole30 compliant, gluten-free, and easily adapted to be vegan. This recipe was originally published in 2011. I've updated the photos and wanted to share it with you again. I think you're going ...
Barley Risotto with Butternut Squash
You know those recipes you have that you turn to when you need something you know is going to taste fantastic, yet isn't too hard, and will be pleasing to most? Meet Barley Risotto with Butternut Squash. This is one of those dishes you'll want to make over and over because it's perfect for so many ...
Roasted Vegetable Buddha Bowl Recipe
This Roasted Vegetable Buddha Bowl Recipe is vegan, gluten-free, and full of nutrients! If you are looking for a warming, plant-powered bowl that tastes as good as it is nutritious, this is your recipe. A "Buddha Bowl" is basically a bowl of vegetables and such all mixed together, and it's pretty ...
Cold Busting Soup
This Cold Busting Soup recipe is just what the doctor ordered if you're feeling under the weather!I'm on a little bit of a soup kick. I try to vary my recipes and not do things like bring you soup recipes two weeks in a row. Whoops. What can I say? The weather started getting chillier and as I ...