Perfect Granola Bars
byWe just got home from a day trip to the mountains. Living on the coast Southern California, we don’t get a whole lot of…
Healthy Recipes
Coconut Grapefruit Muffins
byMy husband loves grapefruit. He will peel it like an orange and eat it whole, just like that. I, on the other hand, cannot…
Pear Tart with White Wine Cardamom Jam
byI am a foodie at heart. I long for interesting flavor combinations, new techniques, and delicious food. Luckily, my husband is the same way…
Vegetable Farro Soup
byWe finally have rain that has lasted longer than a day here in Southern California. With the drought, this was needed and it has…
Chocolate Chip Cookies
byWhen I was pregnant with Dominik, my number one craving was chocolate chip cookies. It couldn’t just be any cookie, no, it had to…
Chickpea Pot Pies
byGrowing up with an Italian vegetarian mother, there were certain dishes that were just never made. Meatloaf, tuna casserole, green bean casserole, chicken pot…
Quinoa Stuffed Acorn Squash
byDuring spring and summer, I always miss cool weather foods like squash. And yet, when they are actually in season, I often forget to…
Saffron Risotto
byThere is a heavenly dish called Risotto Milanese. It’s simple and delicious, but not very vegan. It is traditionally made with beef marrow and…
Orange Blackberry Bread
byFirst post of 2016! And I have a super delicious recipe to start it off right. My local grocery stores have all been having…
Chocolate Banana Cupcakes with Coconut Frosting
byWith all the talk of new year’s resolutions, my mind keeps drifting back to things like chocolate and dessert. But sweet treats don’t have…