I know it’s getting colder out, but that’s not going to stop me from eating a smoothie bowl every night after dinner. I may need a hot shower afterward but it’s totally worth it. If you’re already misssing summer like I am, this Key Lime Pie Smoothie Bowl is the […]
As someone with a nut allergy, it can be pretty hard to find nut free granola brands. Even the allergy friendly ones are still “produced in the same facility” and that’s no bueno. Well, I’m honestly not too bummed because making granola is fun, easy and freakin delicious. This recipes […]
As you’ve probably gathered, I like chickpeas. I’ve been wanting to try making chickpea cookie dough for the longest time and I finally got around to it yesterday. I have to say, I was a little disappointed. I mean it was fine, but the texture was kind of grainy, and […]
It’s soup season! This hearty black bean soup is ready in just under half an hour, perfect for an easy weeknight meal. It’s completely vegan too! I know “masa harina griddle cakes” sound a little intimidating, but trust me, they are foolproof. Just corn flour, water and oil, the dough […]
These days I’ve got nothing but time so I’ve been making my oatmeal on the stovetop which takes about 10-15 min. Overnight oats are great because you can make them up to a week in advance. Just pull them out of the fridge and they’re ready to go! I used […]
I don’t think salads are usually counted as comfort food, but there’s something about all these fall flavors thats just so warm and cozy. I love this recipe because it uses just a few simple ingredients to make many different components. The marinade for the chicken doubles as a dressing […]
Pumpkin muffins are perfect for fall, but I was lucky enough to grow up eating these muffins all winter as an after school snack. My mom would always whip up a batch before I got home, timing it perfectly so that the school bus would arrive right when she was […]
As I was rifling through my cupboard the other day, I found this giant bag of pasta I had bought a million years ago at Eataly in downtown Chicago. It’s this amazing two story store that sells all sorts of imported Italian food products. When you step in, you’re surrounded […]
After making the same banana cherry smoothie all summer I decided to shake it up a bit with something a little more seasonal. I was so surprised when I took a bite of this, it tastes JUST like pumpkin pie filling!! And you can’t even taste the *secret* ingredient. 😏 […]
I’m usually not a huge cupcake person, because why eat a mini cake when you can eat a big cake?? However, I may have just been converted with these decadent cookie dough cupcakes! I know, it’s indulgent, but the key is cutting down the sugar in the cake so it […]