Recently I have discovered a new ingredient that is soon to become every plant-based eater’s friend… nutritional yeast (aka “hippie dust”). In the past I had seen this ingredient in a few vegan cookbook, but always thought, “Gross, I don’t want to add yeast to my food!” as I quickly turned the page to find…
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Jamaican Jerk Chik’n Kabobs (vegan)
A few months ago, I went with my family to the beautiful island of Jamaica. We visited all the beautiful waterfalls, and even swam with the stingrays in Stingray City! After some major convincing from our tour guide, I even held a stingray (and it bit me, I might add, but still… a once in a lifetime opportunity…
Raw Zucchini Pasta with Avocado Pesto
When it comes to “cooking” raw, we have to toe the line with food just a little bit. Nope, this recipe isn’t really pasta, but it’s not really salad either. If you ask me, the best way to describe this raw zucchini pesto is… a delicious salad disguised as pasta. Making noodles from zucchini sounds…
Parsley Kale Salad
I love kale. This leafy super veggie has some amazing healthy benefits! But, up until a few weeks ago, the only way I could get this bitter vegetable to pass through my, somewhat picky, tastebuds was by juicing it and adding in a few sweet apples to counteract that kale “bite.” I was so excited…
Baked, Almond-Covered Okra
I’ll be honest, there are a few foods this Texas girl can’t live without (and I know my southern ladies will back me up)… grits, cornbread, some form of chili, potato salad and fried okra. I blame the South for my love of all unhealthy foods. It’s just how we were raised! Thank goodness for this…
