PurelyPope No Chicken Noodle Soup

Simple AF *No* Chicken Noodle Soup

I had a little cold a few weeks back (no, it wasn't COVID!), and this soup BROUGHT ME BACK to life!! Not to mention, it was as simple as can be, which I needed, given my state of just needing rest at the time. Whether you're nursing a cold or just looking to warm up this winter, this simple AF *NO* Chicken Noodle Soup is for you! And you truly won't believe how easy it is. Let's dive into what you'll need...

PurelyPope Plant Based Tzatziki & Air Fried Falafel

Easy Plant Based Tzatziki & Air-Fried Falafel

Is anyone as obsessed with Greek food as I am?! It's always insanely satisfying and flavorful, and just transports me to the Mediterranean (which is probably my favorite place EVER - but I'm biased considering I met Nick there ;), more on that here.) This plant based tzatziki and air-fried falafel is not only packed with delicious, good for you ingredients, but it's also delicious and insanely simple to make too! Let's dive into it.. Plant Based Tzatziki & Air-Fried Falafel Deets! Let's cover the important ingredients and tools you'll need to execute this recipe. Here's the details: Sour Cream: I personally prefer...

PurelyPope Roasted Cauliflower Gnocchi Primavera

Roasted Gnocchi Primavera

If you know me, you know that I love an EASY, yet delicious dinner. This roasted gnocchi primavera hits both of those boxes. The thing that I love about a primavera is that it can literally be ANY veggies that you have on hand, and you know how much I love my veggies. Let's dive right into it! Gnocchi Primavera Details There are a few things I added to this that I absolutely love for flavor and for making it top notch. Let's go over the specifics.. Gnocchi: For the gnocchi, I went with Trader Joe's Famous Cauliflower Gnocchi. Another that I love...

PurelyPope Healthy Copycat Samoas

Copycat Healthy Samoas

I absolutely LOVE girl scout cookies, but Samoas have ALWAYS been my favorite. I know lots of people love thin mints but the samoas have always been my jam! They take a bit of steps, but they're WORTH it! Healthy Samoas Specifics These ingredients in the samoas are super simple, so let's go through what you will need. Here's the list.. Shortbread Cookie: For the shortbread cookie, I used a combination of almond flour, coconut oil, monk fruit and vanilla extract. The typical shortbread cookie uses regular flour, butter and sugar. With this combination, it's not only low glycemic (and doesn't affect your...

PurelyPope Vegan Caprese Pasta Salad

Vegan Caprese Pasta Salad

This is one of those recipes that you will KEEP coming back to! Why you ask? Because this vegan caprese pasta salad is not only simple, but it's PACKED with delicious flavor. I'll be having it on repeat, no matter the season. Let's dive into it! Caprese Pasta Salad Specifics These ingredients are super simple, and you get to get in a ton of fresh herbs, which are packed with nutrients! Let's dive into what you will need, and my recommendations: Pasta: Of course! I used a Banza Chickpea Pasta so that I could pack in some protein into the meal, which I...

PurelyPope Vegan Veggie Cream Cheese

Vegan Veggie Cream Cheese

IDK about you, but I'm a HUGE fan of cream cheese. More specifically, a veggie cream cheese. That being said, I wanted to make a homemade vegan veggie cream cheese that I would LOVE and know the ingredients were on point. I grew up until I was in middle school on the East Coast (NJ specifically) and our local bagel shop ALWAYS had such a good veggie cream cheese, which is where this inspiration came from! Vegan Veggie Cream Cheese Specifics This vegan veggie cream cheese is super simple and versatile too. The base of the cream cheese is shown in the...

PurelyPope Air Fried Onion Rings

Air Fried Onion Rings

Get ready for some air fried onion rings! Anyone else as into onion rings as I am? I'm a HUGE fan of them, but unfortunately they're always deep fried. That's where the air fryer comes in! It took me a while to figure out how to use mine, but once I did, it's my new best friend! More on that below.. Air Fried Onion Rings Specifics These onion rings take a bit of time, but trust me, it's worth it! Let's dive into what you will need to make them.. Air Fryer: Duh! Now, if you don't already have one, I recommend this...