Melt-in-Your-Mouth Matcha Truffles (dairy-free, vegan)
I remember my dad making cocoa dusted chocolate truffles when I was a child. To me truffles were the epitome of a fancy grown-up dessert....
Make Ahead Breakfast: Blueberry & Banana Baked Oatmeal (vegan, gluten-free)
Does anyone else love the pairing of blueberry and banana? Baked into whole grain oats it makes for a perfect breakfast combo. You'll...
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...
Ancho-Coffee Sweet Potato Wedges (gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan)
I'm always in search of solutions to simplify meal preparation, without sacrificing nutrition or flavor. Healthy food doesn't have to be...
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...
