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!
Kid Friendly Recipes
Kiwi Orange Spritzer (Mocktail)
This Kiwi Orange Spritzer mocktail is very easy to make. Takes only 5 minutes and four ingredients. Perfect brunch recipe for the fall. This is version 2 of the recipe So, it is Friday and I am already in the mood for Sunday Brunch. This kiwi orange spritzer mocktail is a big reason why I…
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
Frozen Hot Chocolate With Mint
Vegan frozen hot chocolate with mint is perfect for those hot summer days. Cooled hot chocolate poured over shaved ice cubes Me: Can I get a Hot Chocolate, please? Coffee Clerk: Its 90° outside?! Me: I know. If you don’t care that you get funny looks when you order hot chocolate on hot, summer days,…
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
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…
Cream Cheese Dips
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Cool Foods available at Publix. The opinions and text are mine. 5 Quick and easy cream cheese dips made with fruits, nuts and veggies. Serve with bagel chips and take them with you while you are on-the-go. When I am running errands around town,…
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…
Broccoli Dippers Recipe
Broccoli Dippers made with lentils, carrots, broccoli and seasonings. Coated in panko bread crumbs and shallow fried to give it a crispy outside texture. These broccoli bites are a huge hit in my home Disclosure: This is a cookbook review for a fellow food blogger. Ginny blogs at “Vegan in the Freezer” and her new…
Coconut Rice Recipe with Sweet Peas
Coconut rice recipe made with easy ingredients that can be made in 25 minutes. Rinse the rice, add cooked peas, coconut milk. Garnish with lime and cilantro. Updated Version How do you make coconut rice? It takes only a few ingredients to make this aromatic basmati rice recipe. I added some peas and lime zest…
Summer Rolls With Dragon Fruit
How do you make vegan summer rolls? Use fresh fruits like mangoes and dragon fruit, basil and tofu. Tofu is roasted in a peanut sauce (peanut satay sauce).
Calzone With Meatballs (Vegan)
Homemade Vegan Calzone Stuffed with Meatballs – If you are looking for quick weeknight dinner recipe, these vegan calzones are going to be a huge hit. They take very little effort and taste amazing Disclosure: Gardein sent me a few of their wonderful products via Meatless Monday movement to create vegan-friendly recipes. No monetary compensation…
Vegan Waffles Recipe with Kale
Homemade Kale Vegan Waffles for two are so easy to make and they are super delicious. I made a whole stack of these waffles for Sunday brunch and they were no leftovers! Yes, you can taste the kale in it, so, there won’t be any leftovers! Do you own a waffle maker? I have never…
Mandarin Orange Smoothie
A Quick 5-minute summer smoothie made with all vegan ingredients. This Mandarin orange smoothie has only a few ingredients and is packed with antioxidants, vitamin C, K and many vitamin B’s. When summer rolls around, do you feel like you need a new smoothie recipe? I always like new smoothie recipes for those hot summer…
Tomato Granola Recipe (Vegetarian)
Tomato Granola Recipe made with heirloom tomatoes and a simple raspberry chia kombucha dressing. I used oat and honey granola because it compliments the tomatoes subtle flavor. This granola is the perfect breakfast or light lunch recipe. This post is sponsored by Cascadian Farm and Annie’s Organic Products. All opinions are my own. Have you…
Grilled Cheese Sandwich With Mushrooms
A simple Grilled Cheese Sandwich made with UDI’s® Gluten Free Multigrain Bread. This sandwich has a layer of homemade spicy kale hummus with a medley of roasted mushrooms in the middle. I added a thin slice of pepper jack cheese for the perfect hearty lunch recipe This post is sponsored by Udi’s Gluten Free. All…
