Simple Chimichurri Sauce!
I'm not sure about you, but I freaking LOVE a good simple Chimichurri sauce! It's goes super well on pretty much anything, from a pasta to veggies to a dip, etc. It can pretty much do it all! And it's so amazing to use if you have a garden of some sort to use up your herbs! Let's dive in. Simple Chimichurri Breakdown As I mentioned, this recipe is mostly all fresh herbs! It's so refreshing and as Nick said, full of so many flavors! It's amazing how much flavor you can add to things solely from elements from the earth! Let's...
Vegan Caesar Salad
Did anyone else LOVE a good Caesar salad growing up? I know I did - it was like my gateway drug into salads when I was younger, LOL! I wanted to create my very own vegan Caesar salad dressing recipe that I could easily whip up on my own that would be super nutritionally dense and delicious! Let's hop right into it! Vegan Caesar Salad Break Down! OK so obviously I include all of the dressing ingredients below, and I will link each ingredient for you so you know which I love. However, I also wanted to talk through the makeup of...
Spaghetti Squash Bake
Spaghetti squash is one of those miracle veggies that is just so decadent, yet so amazing for you as well! What's not to love?! This Spaghetti Squash bake is vegan and gluten free, but you can feel free to sub in whatever protein you would like - it's up to you. Nick immediately wanted me to re-make this two nights after I made it the first time if that gives it any clout.. ;) - let's hop into it! Spaghetti Squash Bake Details A lot of the ingredients for this spaghetti squash bake are fresh, so you know my rule there (always...
Lightened Up Healthy Broccoli Slaw
Doesn't broccoli slaw just take you back to family parties?! I know for me, our Pope Family BBQs would always have a good broccoli slaw - but not as good FOR you as this one is! As always, with a few better for you swaps I was able to make this just as delicious and tasty as the original one. Let's dive right in.. Healthy Broccoli Slaw Details! I was able to keep the ingredients very minimal in this recipe, which I loved! Let's go through each of the ingredients so you can learn why I chose each of these items and...
Healthified Vegan Taco Lasagna
Taco Tuesday never disappoints, am I right?! Well, sometimes (especially while in self quarantine, I like adding a fun little twist - hence the lasagna portion of the equation! It also is a great one pan, easy meal that a group can enjoy and you don't have to worry about cleaning 1,000 bowls for all of the toppings from the taco bar! Rant over, let's dive in.. ;) Vegan Taco Lasagna Details! The ingredients for this are exactly what you would have on hand for regular tacos, no need to go crazy! However, you know I like to "healthilfy" each one of...
Low Carb Pad Thai
Pad Thai is hands down one of my favorite meals to eat out, so I had to make an easy, healthy version for myself to make at home. Enter: Low Carb Pad Thai! The flavors in the low carb pad thai are absolutely delicious and it's so simple to put together - a one pan meal in fact! Let's jump right in! Low Carb Pad Thai Details! As I mentioned, this recipe is so simple, but it's also great because it's insanely versatile. You can really make it with anything that you have on hand, so let's walk through that. Choose your...
Grain Free Buffalo Cauliflower
First of all, you just absolutely cannot go wrong with Buffalo anything in my opinion, let alone grain free buffalo cauliflower! My inspiration for this dish was the classic buffalo chicken wrap, but since I'm not eating meat ATM, I wanted to make a cauliflower version and of course a healthier version all around. Read on to learn the deets! Let's Health-ify That! I've been loving sharing how I make a version of anything that will 'love you back' if you catch my drift, so I'm going to do just that. Take you through how my brain works in finding healthy subs...
Black Bean Vegan Enchiladas
Enchiladas are easily one of my favorite ways to enjoy Mexican food, but often I'm only ordering fajitas when I'm out as they're the safest bet ingredient wise at a restaurant. However, the beauty of being in my own kitchen is that I know EVERYTHING that goes into my vegan enchiladas - my favorite part! I'm going to give you a peek inside how my brain works with "healthify-ing" any typical dinner, read on! Vegan Enchiladas Made Healthy! Your typical enchilada will be loaded with cheese, on a typical flour or corn tortilla, and you're not entirely sure what oils and spices...
Thanksgiving Cauliflower Stuffed Squash
As I was brainstorming what Thanksgiving recipes I would make this year, I had to really get creative considering I'm not eating animal protein (outside of eggs and fish)! Something that popped to mind was a hearty, Thanksgiving Cauliflower Stuffed Squash Recipe. I've been a huge proponent of squash this fall season and I've been LOVING it. To be totally honest, it's something that I shied away from in the past since it's a higher carb veggie, but I'm in a phase where I'm doing everything in moderation, and tuning in with what I'm craving and leaning into those cravings. And...
Vegan Pumpkin Chili: The Best Ever!
Fall always calls for warming, cozy recipes, and what says cozy better than chili?! I've been on a non-animal protein kick lately, so I went with a vegan chili. And of course with it being Fall, I had to add a fun twist the pumpkin! What else do you need to create the perfect fall meal? Vegan Chili Done Right! For this chili, I decided to go with Lupini Beans as the main protein source. I love the brand Brami Beans, and I went with the hot chili pepper flavor of course! Always have to add some heat! I love these beans...