I made this a few nights ago and everything came together in about 20 minutes and wanted to tell you about it. Caribbean Citrus & Veggie Stir Fry 3 c of sliced/shredded veggies (this one was a blend of red, green, orange, and yellow peppers, white onions, zucchini, carrots, and cabbage with cabbage being 80% of the mix) 1 c citrus fruit (I used 1 small diced orange & 1/2 c fresh pineapple) 1 Tsp Ground Ginger 1-2 Tbsp EVOO (coconut oil would be even better, or sesame oil) S & P, to taste Optional: 2 Tbsp Vegan Slaw Dressing (or use mayo + dash of sugar + dash of apple cider vinegar, or prepared salad dressing such as Italian, French) Optional: Jerk seasoning, chili powder, cayenne, cumin, curry powder, red pepper flakes, soy sauce, fish sauce, etc....

comment icon 46 more comments Friends, meet my Cheater’s Power Salad. First, let me give you the perks of dis lil power salad. Kale.Cilantro.Green onion.Cabbage.Shredded chicken (or your choice of protein).Black beans.Avocado.Tortilla strips and crispy onions.BBQ ranch dressing. UM, YAH. Are you all over this or what? Because I AM ALL OVER THIS. I’ve been having this salad for lunch, like, all of the days of the week. I tell everyone about it....

comment icon 71 more comments Golden, juicy, thinly sliced pan-fried chicken swims in a creamy coconut-kale gravy-like situation with slips of shallot and a bit of heat. It’s like a cozy curry meets a show-stopping marry me chicken. Except it’s stupidly easy. That coconut kale sauce carries us with, like, 5 ingredients. This is one of those all-in-one meals; the veg is there, the protein is there, the flavor is there!...

comment icon 32 more comments Do you remember chipotle tahini from a few months ago? Yeah, THAT chipotle tahini. Let’s revisit it for just a second. It is a 5-ingredient magic trick: olive oil and tahini make that impossibly creamy base, garlic and chipotles make it taste good, and a little bit of orange juice seals the deal with a little bit of sunshiney-ness. Put the whole gang in there: And out comes chipotle tahini: What you could put this on is anyone’s guess....

There’s no question about it; if you’re a chocolate lover, you MUST make this Chocolate Mousse Cheesecake. Make it for the holidays. Make it for a birthday. Make it for your coworkers. Just find an excuse to make it! After one bite of this delicious dessert my husband declared it his new birthday cake request. It’s rich, decadent, and insanely delicious. The recipe starts with a simple homemade Oreo crust....

If you love drinks, smoothies and shakes, try my Strawberry Banana Smoothie, Healthy Breakfast Smoothie, Power Smoothie, or Green Smoothie! Why I love this recipe: My friend shared the most amazing protein shake with me last year and it became an obsession. Her recipe was inspired by a protein shake from Lillie’s Eats and Treats. I started making my own much simplified version and, months later, it’s still one of my daily cravings!...

Homemade Chocolate Peanut Butter (vegan, GF) Raw Vegan Peanut Butter Cups Vegan White Chocolate Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups All White Chocolate Outer Coating with Chocolate PB Center Half White Chocolate/Half Dark Chocolate Outer Coating with Chocolate PB Center Ritz Cracker Stuffed Peanut Butter Cups Two-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cup Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bars (Gluten-Free) High Raw Vegan Chocolate “Turtles” High Raw Vegan “Peppermint Patties” (recipe courtesy of Diana from Soap & Chocolate)...

comment icon 184 more comments Or, like, five million moments over the course of January 2015. The only reason I was compelled to make this in the first place was because it was time to move on from the Vietnamese Chicken Salad with Rice Noodles after making it for every meal for the last 30 days, and this seemed like a logical next step to, um, more noodles. But these chopped chicken sesame noodle bowls are more than just delicious, fork-twirling noodles....

Creating This Wendy’s Frosty Recipe I haven’t had a Frosty in about 15 years, but it popped into my head and I had to have one. Except I knew I wasn’t going to Wendy’s for one, so I had better make it myself. This copycat Wendy’s frosty recipe is fast, dangerously easy, and you don’t need an ice cream maker to achieve that creamy consistency. Simply add 4 ingredients to your blender, whiz, divide it between two mugs, freeze for 30 minutes, and enjoy....

Our other favorite “birthday party” worthy cakes include German Chocolate Cake, Coconut Cake, Carrot Cake and Flourless Chocolate Cake. How to make Dulce de Leche Cake: Make Cake Batter: Cream together butter and sugar for about 3 minutes, until mixture is light and fluffy. Add vanilla and then eggs, mixing in one at a time, until combined. With the mixer on, add sour cream and slowly add ½ of the can of dulce de leche, mixing until batter becomes lighter in color....

Anyway, onto some weekend creations that I haven’t had a chance to mention in the more frequent posts I’ve been hookin’ ya up with based on this decision. Remember yesterday’s vegan blondie coconut macaroons? Thanks everyone for showin’ the love on the recipe and commenting. If you missed it, I was kinda toying with the idea of running a contest to win a few of those yummy treats. If I decide to do it, I’ll keep ya in the loop, so stand by…....

comment icon 218 more comments Can I interest you in a mid-week pick me up of Mexican Chicken Quinoa Casserole involving a pan piled high with blistered peppers, salsa-ified quinoa, black beans, spicy chicken, and Pepperjack cheese? Suhhhweeeeet, that’s what I thought. Bjork and I have a major interest in this casserole these days because it allows us the freedom to cook once and eat five hundred times. Er, back up for a second – “us” in reference to cooking might be a tiny bit of a stretch, kind of like “us” in reference to mowing the lawn or taking out the recycling....

Do you love pancakes? Try German Pancakes, Whole Wheat Pancakes, Cottage Cheese Pancakes or Pumpkin Pancakes. How to make Sheet Pan Pancakes: Make Pancake Batter: Combine dry ingredients in large bowl: flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add buttermilk, eggs and melted butter and mix just until incorporated. Add milk, a little at a time until batter is still thick, but pourable. My kids love helping make these and choose what toppings to add....

This smoothie reminded me what I have been missing. And what a fool I’ve been the past few holiday seasons for not eggnogging it up. I like eggnog best when it’s doctored up with other flavors. I had some chai spice on hand and combined that with some sugars, a banana, the eggnog and seconds later got my ‘nog on. Creamy, sweet, frothy, and made me feel like the holidays and Christmas are just around the corner....

Homemade Stovetop Stuffing Recipe I’ll let you in on a little secret. Although I have a reader favorite recipe for Traditional Thanksgiving Stuffing that has 600+ glowing reader reviews spanning back 6 years at this point, my family still begs me to make a box (or three) of Stove Top. Yes, the cheap stuff. Not even the “fancy” boxed stuffings that look a bit more gourmet. Nope, they want the one in the red box!...

It’s been a while – like, a few months a while – and it’s so good to be back! Last time we spoke, I looked like this: And now, four months later, I look like this: OMGEE we had a baby! This little munchkin is baby Lena. (here she is at one month) (and here she is at, well, yesterday) SQUEEEE! She has VERY squishy cheeks and a super easy smile and an incredibly cute double chin, and we just adore her....

If you love alfredo, you should try my Chicken Alfredo Pizza, Shrimp Alfredo, One-Pan Skinny Chicken Alfredo, or Chicken Alfredo Stuffed Shells! How to make Fettuccine Alfredo: Prepare Pasta and Cheese: Shred cheese and set aside to allow it to come to room temperature. (Do not use pre-shredded cheese). Boil fettuccine noodles in a large pot of salted, boiling water. Cook according to time on package, until al dente. Reserve some of the hot pasta water....

Easy Peach Crisp with Raspberries This dessert takes me back to my childhood summers, my dad’s exploding raspberry bushes, and my mom’s fruit crisps. I hadn’t had a good summer fruit crisp in ages and just had to make one. My mom made the best raspberry crisps and they will always hold special memories for me. Helping my dad pick raspberries and getting eaten alive by mosquitos in the process, not so much....

Looking for more frozen desserts? Try our Ice Cream Sandwiches, Chocolate Milkshake, or Orange Ice Cream! How to make Fruit Pops: Combine Ingredients: Add fruit to your popsicle mold (I use this one). Fill the mold with apple juice, leaving at least ⅛ in headspace and place the popsicle stick inside. Freeze fruit popsicles for at least 6 hours or overnight. More Healthy Snacks: Skinny Chocolate Muffins No Bake Granola Bars Applesauce Healthy Frozen Yogurt Strawberry Banana Smoothie Cowboy Caviar...

Looking for more bread and roll recipes? Check out my Cheesy Breadsticks, Beer Bread, and Buttermilk Cornbread! Why I love this recipe: Unique – They just feel a little more special than classic garlic bread or breadsticks, and my kids always request them. Easy – They may look intimidating, but they are actually so simple to make.Garlic Sauce brushed on top is delicious, and if you serve them with a bowl of marinara sauce, they’re out of this world good!...