VIBRANT & VEGANFULL

My littlest wanted waffles (again!) and he is firmly ensconced in the picky eater (or no eater) phase of childhood. Um, as I'm learning,...

Larb is a type of meat salad that is traditional to Lao (in fact, its the national dish), and is a stir-fried dish with herbs and souring...

Whoa, what a title, am I right? Salted Caramel + Pumpkin Pie + Protein in a dessert shake? Dreaming, you are not, because this shake is...

I fell in love with Indian food, of all places, in Washington, D.C. Right outside the National Zoo and across the thoroughfare, sits a...

"Millet Skillet," really? Uh, heck yeah, really! There are zero reasons that food cannot be F-U-N! This recipe is easy, filling, and...

So, my last blog was about how summer wouldn't let go, and now, I'm writing from a day bathed in crisp mid-70s temperature in a sunny...

Here at the end of August, I'm 100% ready for Fall. The kids are back to school, and the summer is drawing to a close. But, the weather...

Velvety, hearty, and spicy, this recipe for zuppa toscana (a la Olive Garden style) is sure to warm you up in the form of a big 'ole bowl...

Coffee and crumb cake anyone? Yes, please! You will go crazy over this super easy, super crumbly and super delicious cake! It could...

I live in a house of carbo-vores. That's right; carbo-vores are people that consume carbs a LOT and love it! Carbohydrates are not a...

Hot soup isn't just for fall or winter; it can be a wonderful (quick and easy!) summertime food as well. Yep, I know, a whole devoted...

Chai flavors are warming, inviting and add just a hint of uniqueness to these ultra fudgy brownies. I've struggled to get the crackle...

Sushi (without the fish) rolls in a bowl! Do you recall when "deconstructed" plates and recipes were all the rage with cooking shows and...

This.is.THE.one! The culinary equivalent of your (lasagna) soul mate. You just know that it is the only lasagna you will ever need /...

Grilled brussels sprouts combined with crisp and bitter kale topped with spicy tempeh; all enrobed in a creamy peanut sauce? Yeah, this...

Growing up, chicken and noodles was one of my favorite dishes. Amish (egg) noodles with chicken simmered all day in salted water to...

If you have ever frequented an authentic Greek restaurant or had the pleasure of enjoying this cuisine from friends or family, you will...

Italian flavors collide in this garlic forward, wonderfully crisp and creamy "toast." I adore this recipe and whenever I see a lovely...

Cookies are so freaking easy to make already. Here' s the thing, I wanted to go even easier on myself and do the classic "quick and...

Pears; I really do love pears, and I use them in desserts or in salads, but I hardly ever think of these lovely fruits for smoothies. We...