Toward the end of summer, we love to take advantage of the reasonable prices on fresh leafy greens that fill the markets. One of our favorites for flavor and versatility is swiss chard. Its tender leaf has a very similar taste to spinach, but its…
Today’s recipe is more of a kitchen staple than a recipe. Homemade tahini is one of the more versatile things you can have in your kitchen. Its nutty taste and dry mouth feel makes it as irresistible as your favorite nut butters. The thing that…
Vegetables are in full swing and we absolutely love it. We have found ourselves stocking up and roasting or dehydrating nonstop these last couple weeks. Today we went to our usual vegetable markets planning to only buy necessities for our upcoming recipes but left with…
One of the things we look forward to the most during late summer/early fall is tomato season. It is a time of slightly lower prices as well as a rainbow of colors and available varities. One of our favorites is the large but delicate heirloom…
In prior posts, we have mainly talked about how delicious meatless meals can be. So fantastic in fact, that many carnivores end up loving the food they just ate and don’t even miss the meat. But the other thing that I didn’t expect was the…
Healthy baked plantain chips served alongside a spicy vegan nacho cheese sauce that’s delicious and addicting! A zesty and flavorful snack that’s perfect for a party or a night at home. A Healthy Vegan Snack Sometimes you just want nacho cheese but don’t…
If you have never made spring rolls at home, we highly recommend it. It’s just fun. In fact, we like to make them as an appetizer when we are having company over and sometimes just provide the fixings and let the guests roll their own. …
Fresh homemade lavender ice cream accompanied by tender grilled peaches. A delicious combination perfect for a hot summer day! A Trip to the Union Square Farmers Market It doesn’t happen often, but once in a while Alissa and I get a weekday off…
A creamy and protein rich hummus that is made with cannellini beans rather than chickpeas. This White Bean Hummus is super easy to make and tastes incredible with chopped veggies, pita bread, or just about anything! Hummus Love We eat a lot of…
This dish has been a go-to of ours for a while now. There is just something about a dish that can be prepared ahead, that makes it taste better. We often will make this on a Saturday or Sunday, knowing we will not cook it…