Dark Chocolate Mint Pudding (dairy-free, gluten-free, paleo, vegan)
When your sweet-tooth chocolate loving husband gobbles it up and says, “This is delicious. Is it going on the blog?” Of the food Shounek...
An Indian Twist on Soup: Butternut Squash, Red Lentil & Turmeric Soup (vegan, gluten-free, grain
Butternut squash soup tends to be a classic cold weather soup. It purees beautifully into soup and pairs well with many flavors. This...
Chickpea Avocado Salad with Pomegranate (vegan, gluten-free, nut-free)
Three of my favorite healthy foods in one dish. What could be better? I combined simple, hearty chickpeas mashed with creamy avocado and...
Chocolate Covered Strawberry Energy Squares (dairy-free, gluten-free, vegan)
Let's be real for a moment. The world is not set up to be conducive to a healthy lifestyle. Although we've slowly seen a trend for...
Indian Sweet Potato & Chickpea Toss (gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, grain-free)
I’m looking out my window as I write this blog post. It’s pretty ugly out there. We finally got some typical Chicago winter weather today...
Spicy Ginger Almond Butter Sauce (vegan, dairy-free, gluten-free, paleo)
A few days ago a friend and I were discussing our love of Asian peanut sauces. She told me she just made a peanut noodle stir-fry with...
Cleansing Winter Vegetable Soup (dairy-free, gluten-free, plant-based)
Since healthy eating has been part of our lifestyle for a long time, the holiday season doesn’t throw me off too much. There are...
Roasted Butternut Squash & Apple Soup (vegan, gluten-free, diary-free)
I love getting inspiration from yummy meals I’ve eaten out at restaurants. It’s fun to try to dissect the ingredients used in the dish so...
Pear Vinaigrette (Dairy-free, Gluten-free, Vegan, Paleo)
In an attempt to eat with the seasons, pears have been on rotation in our household. I whipped up this Pear Vinaigrette recipe on a whim....