Easy Vegan Black Bean Soup – This super (soup-er?) simple soup is done in a flash. The flavors are spot on and we love all the color! (gluten free & vegan) I’ve eaten a lot of black bean soup and loved almost every single one. I’m really not all that picky–I’ve had some with a…
Peach Salsa Rice Bowls
Peach Salsa Rice Bowls – Your meatless Monday just got a whole lot tastier! You’ll want to put this fresh peach salsa on everything! Scroll down for VIDEO & RECIPE! Originally posted August 2011. Recipe, photos, post, and video updated May 2017. Peaches and I. We’re amigos. Compadres. Kindred spirits. In a big, big way. In every…
Vegan Black Bean and Sweet Potato Burritos
Vegan Black Bean and Sweet Potato Burritos – It doesn’t get easier than this. It’s the kind of comforting classic you’ll turn to over and over again. Recipe and photos updated May 2017. Originally posted Jan 2011. We’ve been making these black bean and sweet potato burritos for SIX years and they’re one of those easy classics…
Confetti Quinoa Salad with Lime Vinaigrette
Confetti Quinoa Salad – One of my family’s all time favorite recipes, this fresh, colorful quinoa salad is perfect for picnics, potlucks, barbecues, lunches, meal prep, and more! Updated from the archives April 2017. Originally posted August 2011 In the years I’ve been blogging, I think this is the recipe my family (my sisters, mom,…
Sun-dried Tomato and White Bean Soup (with Video!)
Sun-Dried Tomato and White Bean Soup – This savory soup comes together in no time, but thanks to several layers of flavor, it tastes like it simmered all day. One of the first cookbooks I ever owned was the Earthbound Farm Organic cookbook. It was loaded with pages of colorful, plant-rich recipes begging to be made. They got me…
Cilantro Hummus
Cilantro Hummus – This bright, flavorful hummus packs a big flavor punch thanks to plenty of fresh cilantro and a little bit of smoky heat from jalapeño. It’s sure to become a favorite! ‘Tis the season for all things sweet, and I’m just really trying to find some balance. I’ve been gravitating toward savory foods…
Lemon Hummus
Lemon Hummus – A classic with a citrus twist, this bright, flavorful hummus is a perfect to dip, spread, or dollop. We love this one! It’s been one of those weeks. Michael had the stomach flu over the weekend, and Milo is fighting an ear infection. We’ve both had heavy workloads and no one, it…
12 Favorite Slow Cooker Recipes
When I got married, we were given four slow cookers. At that point, we lived in a 400 square foot apartment that barely had room for essentials. (I literally had less than two feet of functioning counter space when I started blogging). So, we didn’t have anywhere to keep 4 slow cookers. We chose the…
