Category: vegan

Classic Lemon Bars

Classic Lemon Bars

Next up in our Cooking with Kids series… These lemon bars are light, airy and the epitome of spring. Made with a shortbread crust and zingy lemon filling — it melts in your mouth! The origins of lemon bars can be traced back to the […]

Pistachio Loaf Cake

Pistachio Loaf Cake

For this month’s Cooking with Kids recipe we’re fusing two cultural holidays, sneaking in a healthy ingredient, and perhaps introducing a new flavor to the kiddos! This year, March 19 is Persian New Year, or Nowruz, marking the spring equinox and a celebration of new […]

It’s My 10 Year Vegan Anniversary!

It’s My 10 Year Vegan Anniversary!

Hold onto your oat milk and chickin’ nuggets because this month marks a monumental occasion – it’s my 10-year veganiversary! That’s right, a whole decade of living the vegan dream, and let me tell you, it’s been a wild ride filled with veggies, compassion, and […]

Jam-filled Heart Pastry Cookies (Easy 5 Ingredient Recipe)

Jam-filled Heart Pastry Cookies (Easy 5 Ingredient Recipe)

“You’re My Jam!” Heart Cookies Welcome to my latest series in partnership with Parenting OC Magazine called, Cooking with Kids, where each month we highlight a new recipe that is both educational and fun for the whole family. This month is a Valentine Day’s twist […]

Cashew Cheese Sauce (Vegan + Oil-free)

Cashew Cheese Sauce (Vegan + Oil-free)

You’ll go nuts over this cheese-less cheesy sauce! If you want to elevate that steamed broccoli dinner add some cashew cheese sauce! If you want a divine dip for healthy homemade chips or fries… add some cashew cheese sauce! I’ve even turned this into a […]

3 Classic Cookies (Vegan + Gluten-Free)

3 Classic Cookies (Vegan + Gluten-Free)

Nothing is better than a double chocolate chunk cookie… wait no, a chocolate chunk cookie… or how about a snickerdoodle cookie? What if I told you I have a simple and easy recipe that allows you to enjoy all three? If I’ve got your attention, […]

Bedtime Chaga Tea Latte (Plus Benefits)

Bedtime Chaga Tea Latte (Plus Benefits)

Enjoy the rich, earthy coffee-like flavor of this tea without the adrenal stimulating and dehydrating effects of a standard coffee-based latte. Let’s talk about sleep. How much sleep are you getting each night? Do you have trouble falling asleep and/or staying asleep throughout the night? […]

Date-Sweetened Vanilla Almond Milk

Date-Sweetened Vanilla Almond Milk

I love that grocery stores carry so many dairy alternatives nowadays. But are the popular brands of nut milk all they’re cracked up to be? Many of you may be shocked to learn that most store-bought almond milk contains less than 2% of almonds. In […]

The Ultimate Vegan Thanksgiving Feast

The Ultimate Vegan Thanksgiving Feast

Thanksgiving is coming up sooner than you think! For us vegans, it can sometimes be a stressful time. Especially if you are planning on spending the holiday surrounded by omnivores. I always like to prep for these situations ahead of time, and this year I […]

Vegan Magic Cookie Bars

Vegan Magic Cookie Bars

These magic cookie bars are my latest obsession. The crumbly graham cracker crust topped with chocolate chips, coconut flakes, and nuts creates a harmony of flavors and textures. I swear I have not been able to stop nibbling on them. But don’t forget to share! […]