In my opinion, it’s never too hot for some of Tex-Mex’s finest… Tortilla Soup! Growing up, my mom would make some of the best chicken tortilla soup… so hearty and delicious! Think you know what I’m talking about… when you take the spoon to your lips, it just feels like a big, cozy hug. I was craving some of…
Vegan Main DIshes
Zucchini Fettuccine with Butternut Cream Sauce
This past weekend was full of family and fun! My sister, who lives in Washington, DC, came into town for the weekend with her fiancée to do a little planning for their wedding in August. My sister (TradingPaperCrowns) has always been my best friend, my partner in crime ;) Although I love this great state of…
Slow Cooker Split Pea Soup {vegan, gluten-free}
Howdy folks! Well, this past month has been a complete whirlwind! I’m the first to admit that I’ve been a little overwhelmed with classes – trying to stay on top of my game teaching, while taking my first semester of PhD courses. They sure make you work for that degree! I had been hoping for a snow day…
Vegan, Gluten-Free Shepherd’s Pie
Well, it has been a couple weeks since Christmas, but I just had to share this recipe that I made for my family’s Christmas dinner this year. Christmas meals are somewhat complicated in my family to say the least. With me being a vegetarian (vegan most of the time), and my sister being gluten-intolerant (check out TradingPaperCrowns.com…
Vegetarian, Gluten-Free Quiche {with potato crust}
Growing up, every year on my birthday, my grandmother would take me, my sister and mom to the local antique mall and tea room. I remember, as a little girl, feeling so “grown up” as we sat in the tea room and munched on our quiche while sipping the special, Secret Garden tea. This is when my…
