A friend recently requested a recipe for Chinese Chicken Salad on the blog. The rest is history. Plus, look at those colors and that crunch! Introducing our fresh and flavorful 30-minute Chinese Chicken Salad made with seriously simple ingredients. ... Read more →
Seed Cycling Mixes (+ 10 Ways to Use Them)
Seed cycling. Ever tried it? I first became aware of the idea that diet affects your menstrual cycle from the book WomanCode by Alisa Vitti, which (among other wonderful, helpful things) promotes eating certain foods during certain times of your cycle to improve hormonal ... Read more →
Vegan Trail Mix Cookies (Gluten-Free + Grain-Free)
Friends! They're here! My new cookie crush. Imagine this: a perfectly baked, tender cookie studded with dark chocolate (or dried fruit!) that's naturally sweetened, vegan, gluten-free, and grain-free! Plus, it's made with 10 wholesome ingredients you probably have on hand ... Read more →
Watermelon Sashimi
Do you ever look at foods and wonder what else they could be? I do it all the time. That's how I come up with recipes like Vegan "Pulled Pork" Sandwiches, Vegan Pepperoni, Eggplant Queso, and Quinoa Brittle. I think it's limiting to think of foods as only being enjoyed one ... Read more →
Almond Butter No-Bake Cookies
No-bake cookies are supposed to be chocolaty, right? Well, what if they weren't? What if instead, they were infused with vanilla and sesame seeds? Would that break the universe? I seriously hope not, because this almond butter version is kind of my new thing. ... Read more →
How To Make Tahini
Making your own tahini at home is not only easy, it's cost effective! Buy hulled white sesame seeds in bulk at the store, and grind them yourself at home in a food processor in a matter of minutes. The result is creamy, fresh tahini that's a fraction of the ... Read more →
Easy Vegan Falafel (Freezer Friendly!)
World, meet falafel. Falafel, meet your eaters. What is Falafel? Falafel is a Middle Eastern dish made from chickpeas and/or fava beans. Traditionally, it is deep fried to yield a crispy texture and often served in a pita. Since I eat falafel so often at restaurants, I ... Read more →