Vegan Shamrock Shake

Vegan Shamrock Shake

I’ve actually never had a Shamrock Shake from McDonald’s, but I will admit, they looks delicious. I love mint. I love anything minty green. I love shakes (I mean, who doesn’t?!), and I love anything sweet. Come on, you all should know be by now. And even in my darker ages when I used to …

Brazilian Lemonade Vegan (Limonada Suíça)

Brazilian Lemonade Vegan (Limonada Suíça)

THE BEST LEMONADE I’VE EVER HAD! 🍋🇧🇷BRAZILIAN LEMONADE (limonada suíça) BUT VEGAN! TIME TO GO TO BRAZIL 🤪 WHO’S COMIN’ WITH ME?! Full recipe video here!   I’ve been seeing this pop up everywhere, so I just HAD to try it. I am not one for trends, but anything sweet & tangy is totally my …

Mango Peel Chutney, Vegan & Zero-Waste

Mango Peel Chutney, Vegan & Zero-Waste

There is nothing stopping me, people! But before I go on about my latest sustainable recipe, I have a disclaimer – please do a small test before eating any fruit or vegetable peels that may not ‘normally’ be consumed. Many folks can easily eat the flesh of the mango, but can be allergic to the …

Spicy Cauliflower Tacos, Vegan & Low-Waste

Spicy Cauliflower Tacos, Vegan & Low-Waste

I was in the mood for some tacos. So, I made some tacos. Anytime I make a dish from any culture (including my own), I feel the need to say – this is by no means “authentic.” I mean, what does “authentic” even mean? I love cooking because you don’t need to follow rigid rules. …

Spicy Dijon Panzanella Salad, Vegan

Spicy Dijon Panzanella Salad, Vegan

Y’all already know this, but anything involving carbs or bread – I am THERE. Especially when it’s not supposed to be there, I.e., in salads. But that’s where the wonderful Italian creation of Panzanella Salad steps in. A fantastic and carb-loaded way to use up any stale bread (or just not-stale bread). What is Panzanella …

Lazy Woman Chili Oil Noodles

Lazy Woman Chili Oil Noodles

I know this may come as a MASSIVE shock to you all, but I am lazy. I am basically a human version of the sloth (by the way, I love sloths and they’re highly underrated. But that’s for another time). I am a late riser, lover of sweat pants, and binge show watching gal. But …

Vegan Sweet Potato Biscuits: Low-Waste & Vegan

Vegan Sweet Potato Biscuits: Low-Waste & Vegan

Y’all are stuck with a boat load of Thanksgiving leftovers right? I for one am not, because we’re not really into Thanksgiving and I am personally not a massive fan of Thanksgiving food. But, we were invited to a Thanksgiving get together this year, so I decided to be social and attend. To my pleasant …

Sweet n’ Spicy Peach Avocado Bruschetta feat. Filippo Berio

Sweet n’ Spicy Peach Avocado Bruschetta feat. Filippo Berio

Let’s get peachy. While stone-fruit season is in session, we must make the best of it! And the best way to do that is by using high quality and sustainable ingredients that compliment that natural juiciness of the peach – not overpower it. This is where Filippo Berio comes in. But before we get into …

Watermelon Rind Indian Pickle (Upinkhai), Zero-waste & Vegan

Watermelon Rind Indian Pickle (Upinkhai), Zero-waste & Vegan

Every culture has some form of “pickling,” mainly to help preserve fruits and vegetables over a long period of time. Indians have been pickling veggies and fruits for thousands of years and are known to be one of the oldest cultures to be pickling. There are dozens, if not, hundreds of varieties of pickles within …

Rosemary Potato Béchamel Pizza, Vegan

Rosemary Potato Béchamel Pizza, Vegan

Mamma Mia! Just call me Pri-Nonna 😉 Whoever said you can’t have 💣 vegan pizza hasn’t had mine. This is my rendition of one of my favorite pies from my local pizzeria in Staten Island – Goodfellas. They have a “Sally Pie” which is layered potato, onion, rosemary, fresh mozz & a garlic cream sauce, …