Sweet Breakfast Polenta

Sweet Breakfast Polenta

I grew up eating a lot of instant grits, and for some odd reason, I loved it. I was probably – no – definitely, the only 5 year old loving it. Aside from instant grits though, we made this lunch dish using Semolina – combined with chilies, peanuts, cumin, and coriander. So there are multiple …

Vegan Holiday Cookie Cocktail

Vegan Holiday Cookie Cocktail

I saw a fun and easy recipe from Buzzfeed Tasty for a Christmas Cookie Martini. I’m generally not a huge fan of martinis, as I think they’re heavy, filling, and at times have more calories than an entree. And this recipe INDEED would probably lead to some sort of congestive heart failure – HAH. That …

Beet-Strawberry Smoothie

Beet-Strawberry Smoothie

Ok, this is great for breakfast… lunch…snack…pre-dinner, pretty much anything! Super easy to make, totally delicious, and amazingly healthy! Did I mention this is vegan? Yup! Now everyone can partake in this goodness. I’ve always enjoyed beets – savory and in smoothies, and lately I’ve been noticing all varieties of beets being sold. I recently …

5 Ingredient Chia Seed Pudding

5 Ingredient Chia Seed Pudding

Chia seeds are all the rage now – packed with omega 33’s, antioxidants, potassium, protein, and fiber – these seeds can really be incorporated into anything. They don’t require cooking or blending, and have a neutral flavor. Below is my super simple 5-ingredient chia seed pudding that is perfect for breakfast or lunch. It’s super …

Roasted Squash Soup

Roasted Squash Soup

Autumn just screams warmth, comfort, and soup! I love diving into a bowl of a warm and creamy soup, and I feel that all of the vegetables during this season are perfect for soup! The other day there were a variety of squashes on in the grocery store and I decided to buy a couple …