I'm not going to lie. Like most people, I like to post nice looking photos on IG but these past 2 days were anything but 'nice.' I think every single one of us in my family had a meltdown... me included! So I was NOT in the mood to cook and needed something everyone would like and FAST. (PSA: if you have friends or family with small kids/babies/special needs kids... check on them. They don't … [Read more...]
Cranberry Sauce (Vegan & naturally sweetened)
So... here's the thing. I HATE cranberry sauce (or really, cranberry anything). But my 6 year old asked for cranberry sauce last year and she honestly doesn't ask for much so I was happy to make it for her. I researched a TON or recipes and with my spidey sense created the BEST cranberry sauce ever!!! Honestly, I actually like it! My babysitter loved it too (although she's never had … [Read more...]
Southwest Quinoa Casserole
This dish is one of my go-to's if I need something to bring to a potluck and the salad's taken! :) This dish is full of flavor, looks pretty, and is so easy to make! Check out my BRAND NEW YouTube cooking video: My easy Instant Pot Southwest Quinoa Casserole! Hope you enjoy! … [Read more...]
Instant Pot Chili (Vegan & Gluten free)
This easy, healthy and yummy meal is a great trick to start your treat filled Halloween night! (of course this meal is excellent any day of the week too and is especially great for game nights as well!) I love loading the kiddos up on HEALTHY and satisfying real foods before they ever have a treat (whether it be Halloween candy or birthday cake!). Also, eating healthier real food first will … [Read more...]
Spinach Potato Tacos (vegan & gluten free)
Happy Taco Tuesday! I'm celebrating today with a Brand New Taco Recipe: Spinach Potato Tacos!!! Super yummy and approved by toddler, kid, hubby and me! I haven't had a chance yet to post it on the blog so here you go! :) If you make it, let me know what you think below! xoxo Spinach Potato Tacos (vegan, gluten free & kosher) Ingredients: 4 large potatoes (I used red) … [Read more...]
Spring Pea & Basil Soup (Vegan & Gluten Free)
I just made this super fresh, incredibly tasty, unbelievably healthy soup the other day. It was so easy and fast I plan to make it again this week! (and have been looking at my calendar tyring to find a date just so I can invite friends over to make it for them too!). This is truly the perfect late spring/early summer soup! Spring Pea & Basil Soup (Vegan & Gluten … [Read more...]
Crispy Baked Tofu Fingers! (Vegan & Gluten Free)
Super fun recipe alert! :) And warning... this is NOT your mama's tofu! Actually, my mother never even made tofu, so maybe I should just say this is not your bland hippie tofu from the 80's! (... better?) :)- Tofu is like a blank canvas which makes it very versatile and can take on almost any flavor. My kids love it in stir-fry, tofu scramble or blended as ricotta in pasta dishes, but I'm … [Read more...]
Baked Ziti (Vegan & Gluten Free)
Growing up in New Jersey, we ate a LOT of Italian food. My Jewish mother happened to be an excellent cook, and fantastic at cooking Italian food! I guess whether you were Jewish or Italian maybe it was all just the same (great food with a side of guilt?)? I don't know but I LOVED it. In addition to her cacciatore, meat sauce and meatballs, she also made a great baked ziti. When I got older and … [Read more...]
