While the sun is beating down this summer, don’t let the heat get the best of you! Here are some of my best summer drinks that cool me down and nourish me too!
Healthy Recipes
Beet Lemonade Recipe For Summer
If you are tired of the same old homemade lemonade recipe, then, make this super easy and fancy beet lemonade recipe. Made from fresh lemonade and without any artificial sugars This post was originally published in 2014. Click here to go to Version of this recipe “Heat Advisory: Temperatures could feel like 110°F” – Orlando…
Summer Fruit Salad with Quinoa
Easy summer fruit salad with quinoa mixed with a simple za’atar mint dressing. This vegan quinoa salad with berries, avocado and peaches is a summer favorite
Watermelon Salad With Arugula
The best watermelon salad. It is portable, quick, easy vegetarian salad to take it to picnics or any outdoor events. Serve with a light pear salad dressing
Pear Salad Dressing Recipe
This is a no-oil anjou pear salad dressing recipe with natural ingredients. Less than 5 minutes to make. Perfect for fruit salad and light salad recipes
Sugar Snap Peas Recipe
Quickly sauteed sugar snap peas recipe with mint and ginger mixture. This stir fried sugar snap peas are an easy summer vegan side dish to make.
Best Za’atar Recipes
The best za’atar recipes made for lunch, dinner, snacks or salads. These are easy recipes I made using za’atar If you have been following my blog for a while, you know that I am obsessed with za’atar. I don’t mean just obsessed, I mean put-it-into-anything-and-everything kind of OBSESSED with it. This Middle Eastern spice has…
Mint Vinaigrette with Za’atar
Quick 5 minute Mint vinaigrette with Za’atar spice, lemon juice, maple syrup, oil and fresh mint. Serve on fruits, vegan salads or use as a marinade My name is Rini and I am addicted to Za’atar!! While I am in the admitting mood, “My name is Rini and I am addicted to homemade dressings!!” This…
Best Corn on the Cob Recipes
The Best Corn on the Cob recipes that are vegan and perfect for summer cookouts, picnics or any occasion. 5 super easy Quick, easy vegetarian and vegan corn on the cob recipes If you have a love of eating corn on the cob, then, I have the perfect 5 recipes that you just can’t resist….
Spinach Salad Recipe
A Simple Healthy Spinach Salad with bagel chips. Make this for a Light Vegan Lunch or a Side Dish. Note: This is version 2 of a recipe I published in 2016. Click here to version 1 of this recipe Did you know that March 26th is National Spinach Day? How did I not know about…
4 Dressings That Take Only 1 Minute To Make
4 Dressings that take 1 minute to make and are healthy. Made with fresh ingredients and simple items that can be found in your kitchen anytime I am a huge fan of homemade dressings. How about you? Homemade dressings are so much fun to make because there is no limit to the ingredients or amount…
Energy Bites with Tahini and Za’atar
Vegan No Bake Energy Bites Recipe with tahini, za’atar and dates. These healthy energy balls with dates and nuts are a perfect on-the-go snack or put them into a snack prep routine. They are even kid-friendly Have you had one of those weeks where you were too sick to even have enough energy to walk…
Roasted Cauliflower Salad
Easy, Warm Vegan Roasted Cauliflower Salad with Orzo and Roasted Red Peppers in a basil pesto tahini sauce. This salad recipe makes me fall in love with cauliflower all over again. Version 2 Cauliflower is my favorite vegetable to eat! But, I also realize that I use it mostly in Indian cooking Its one of…
Vegan Pesto With Scallions
Homemade Vegan Pesto made with basil, cashews and scallions. This pesto is deliciously simple because it takes only 5 minutes to make and needs very few ingredients. Use in pasta or noodles. Version 2 If I could eat pesto everyday, I would be happy. Pesto turns a “blah” dish into “wow” dish instantly.
Roasted Chickpeas With Indian Flavors
Spicy Roasted Chickpeas recipe that can be oven roasted or pan fried. Its my take on the traditional Indian street food called chana chor. This is a healthier snack and a fun way to eat chickpeas Have you tried Indian street food before? Its some of the most delicious food on the planet! Some of…
Sweet Potato Salsa With Avocado
Oven Baked Sweet Potato Salsa made with fire roasted corn and tomatoes. This vegan salsa is the perfect appetizer for parties or game day snacks. This is version 2 of the original recipe. Click here to get more info on version 1. How much do you love salsa? Chips and salsa is my favorite appetizer…
