This fall has been filled with delicious new meals, and this is one of them! The recipe makes enough for about 4-6 meals, so I was lucky to get to bring leftovers with me to school for the days following. Yum! My usual school lunch is a toss between fresh fruit or a big salad (or both), so I was excited to have a warm and savory lunch for a few days. I used quinoa instead of rice (although, … [Read more...]
Hearty Loaded Mashed Potatoes
These potatoes are hearty with chunks of potato, savory seasonings, and tasty fillings. They're just the right side to enjoy with seasoned grilled tempeh, vegetables, or tofu. I paired this dish with some turmeric-seasoned tempeh (recipe soon), which hit the spot for both my husband and me. A good stir-fry would pair delightfully, too!If you would like smoother mashed potatoes, I recommend using … [Read more...]
(No-bake) Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge Brownies
Brownies were always my favorite dessert as a kid. The richer the better, even if that meant feeling sick after eating them. Who's with me on this one? Occasions of wiping my brownie plate clean at a restaurant and quickly regretting the decision as I attempted to lug myself to the car without bursting at the seams were frequent. Nevertheless, I still ordered brownies for dessert when given the … [Read more...]
Watermelon Pineapple Popsicles
These popsicles are the perfect healthy snack on a hot day. The watermelon juice is naturally as sweet as can be, so there's no need for added sweetener. I added pineapple chunks which made for an extra sweet tang in every bite.You can use popsicle molds or dixie cups as seen in my Chocolate Fudge Pops recipe.Watermelon-Pineapple PopsWatermelonPineapple pieces or any other fresh or … [Read more...]
Creamy Dijon Dressing and Arugula+Potato Salad
This salad is so satisfying. Creamy Dijon Dressing mixed with a variety of greens, potatoes, onion, and sweet strawberries. You can add whatever you'd like to this salad and I can bet it will still taste delicious. I mean, c'mon... strawberries with dijon dressing and potatoes? Who woulda thought? :)If you haven't tried arugula yet, you are in for a surprise. This lettuce has a very robust, … [Read more...]