I love fun appetizers and this recipe is no exception. For more, check out Cowboy Caviar, a Charcuterie Board, or Artichoke Dip! Why I love this appetizer: Simple – All you need are a handful of ingredients you probably already have on hand. These are simple and tasty.Flavorful – The crispy potato with the cheddar cheese, bacon, sour cream, and chives is an explosion of flavor and texture.Favorite – People of all ages love these, from little kids to grandparents, and they pair with many different meals....

Blue cheese is one of those love it or leave it type foods that seems to get a strong reaction either way. This is the best blue cheese I’ve had. I love it, for sure. When I was at Big Potluck a couple weeks ago, I was shoveling crackers in my mouth that were heavily smeared with this Kerrygold Cashel Blue Farmhouse Cheese. It’s a big, bold, robustly-flavored cheese made in Ireland on a family farm and although it’s tangy, sharp, and intense, it’s smooth and has a very addictive quality....

Whatever it is, it’s healthy and filling and yummy. And cheeeesy. Real meals? I don’t know if I can handle making a real meal right now. My to-do list at school is a little overwhelming, plus our latest DVD of Prison Break arrived, so I’m really busy. But if I have to eat maple almonds and a cheesy corn quesadilla while I’m not making real meals, well, let’s just say I’m not complaining....

Did you do anything to celebrate the holiday? Julie and Janetha both mentioned the holiday. I celebrated with a few spoonfuls of DCD that I reviewed here And I ate my one-a-day Special K bar. Yes, lately it’s been a one-a-day habit. I like it. I mean, look at that peanut butter + brown sugar + Karo syrup. That is heaven in my mouth. If I had more time, I could have baked up a loaf of Peanut Butter Banana Bread (Vegan & GF) Or made a batch of No Bake Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Protein Bars (Vegan & GF) If you missed my Peanut Butter Recipes Post, you may want to mosey on over to it and channel your inner peanut butter lover....

I try to make complete meals. But then I make part of a meal (see picture of juicy, sweet nectarine salsa) and start eating it with blue corn tortilla chips, and suddenly I’m way to tired to make a whole meal. And then dinner becomes large amounts of chips and salsa washed down with a bowl of ice cream. Gulp. You understand. It’s the first week of school. I’ve been running around like a crazy lady all week....

Something bright and fresh which is when the idea for tropical granola bars hit me. The granola bars take 5 minutes to make, 20 minutes to set up, and in under a half hour your snack is ready. No baking necessary and they’re made in the microwave. Compared to store bought, the bars are far more cost effective and as a bonus you can pronounce all the ingredients. For the tropical twist I added dried tropical fruit....

I am frequently asked about it, what it tastes like, and for recipes using Nooch. This post will give you some info and Nooch Recipes. Enjoy! Nutritional Yeast = Nooch What is It? From a Foods Alive email I received: What Does It Taste Like? It’s a cheezy-tasting, slightly salty tasting, similar to the saltiness level in cheese. There’s a little “grit” or texture to it, but when blended with liquids (oils, water, agave, or food processed with vegetables), or whisked, it “smooths” out the texture....

Then I told them it’s going to taste almost like pizza. Suddenly everyone got excited. The bread is soft and chewy and loaded with tangy sun-dried tomatoes. Unbeknownst to me turn, sun-dried tomatoes turn almost black in the oven, at least these from Trader Joe’s did. Basil is the perfect complement to the tomatoes and everything is better topped with a little cheese. The focaccia is fast and easy to make, proving it’s possible to have fresh, warm bread with dinner, even with short or no notice....

Healthy Recipe for Chicken with Mango I love cooking with sesame oil because it adds an unmistakeable flavor that I adore. Throw in mango and I’m really in heaven. This easy sesame mango chicken recipe that’s ready in 15 minutes is loaded with Asian-inspired flavors and textures galore. Mango is the perfect sweet note that counterbalances the savory flavors of the soy and hoisin and the saltiness of the peanuts....

I see other bloggers sharing what they have in their cupboards, refrigerators, and what they keep on hand. So I figured it was mu turn to share. Things I always have on hand: Sugars/Sweeteners (white, brown, agave, maple syrup, honey, stevia) Chocolate (chips, barks, bars, cocoa powder, white, milk, dark) Nuts (almonds, cashews) & Seeds (chia, hemp) With nuts and chocolate you can make Raw Vegan Dark Chocolate Fudge Balls...

The batter for the bars is fast and easy to make. Multiple ingredients are combined at once, in one bowl, are are whisked together. Begin by melting one stick of butter, add an egg, sugars, peach yogurt, and vanilla extract. I chose a peach theme for this recipe, both the yogurt and jelly used are peach. But if pineapple, mango, strawberry, or a mix-and-match combination of various yogurt and jelly flavors is what you have or prefer, go with that....

Easy Peanut Buter M&M’s Blondies If you need an easy dessert to bring to a Valentine’s party or want to surprise someone special with a Valentine’s Day treat, this is the recipe for you. No one will be able to resist soft, buttery blondies with rich peanut butter flavor and studded with Valentine’s Day M&M’s. The blondies are fast, easy, made in one bowl, and you don’t even need a mixer....

Want more side dishes? Make Air Fryer Baked Potato, Poutine, Quinoa Salad, and Roasted Vegetables! Au Gratin Potatoes vs Scalloped Potatoes: These two potato dishes are often confused since they are so similar. The biggest difference is that scalloped potatoes are cooked in cream, and au gratin potatoes are baked with cheese. In this recipe, we use a cheese sauce and shredded cheese on top, then bake in the oven until bubbly....

Welcome to pumpkin season! I’ve got quite the showstopper of a pumpkin cake for all you pumpkin fiends. It’s a ridiculously easy cake that starts with a boxed mix of spice cake, a can of pumpkin puree, and pumpkin pie spice. If you need an easy pumpkin dessert, look no farther than this cake. Poke cakes get their name because after baking, you poke holes over the surface of the cake and flood it with a sweet mixture....

My daughter, like most kids, would eat mac and cheese for every meal. Homemade creamy mac and cheese is her idea of pure comfort food, bliss, and happiness. This stovetop homemade mac and cheese is a basic, straight-forward, no-frills recipe the whole family will love. No breadcrumbs, no lobster, no bacon. Just classic macaroni and cheese. It’s easy, ready in 30 minutes, and uses real cheese. No processed blocks of cheese or neon orange powder!...

I’m stoked and flattered that you liked the looks of my Raw Vegan Apple Crumble dessert I posted yesterday. If anyone makes it, or makes something like it, holla! I’d love to know how it turns out for you. And, of course, I wanna thank everyone again for their continued support and kind words in response to my little family shennaigans that were goin’ on, but I’m feeling much more at peace and settled with things, and am ready to just move on and keep on doin’ my high raw all vegan thang, cuz it works for me, and I feel so happy and energized....

Well let’s start with The Lone Ranger, aka My fruit-output-challenged strawberry plant I’ve mentioned before. Seems the little plant has really hittin’ it’s stride and has graced me with two whole strawberries this week. Here’s one. Seemingly as precious and rare as a DeBeer’s diamond. Also been lovin’ summer watermelon And blueberries Put it all together and whadda ya get? Why this of course. Moving right along to The Promised Overnight Raw Sweetness that I promised at the end of my last post....

comment icon 490 more comments wear cozy sweatersget a few candles goingimmerse your house in the flavors and smells of your favorite classic comfort-food-but-still-kinda-healthy simmering stovetop recipes. For example, RED CURRY LENTILS DUH. These red curry lentils are one of my all-time favorite recipes. As is usually my vibe, we’re working with very basic pantry ingredients here and simple, straightforward prep. It’s hard to mess this one up. Just cook your lentils and toss them in up this spicy red curry sauce with sauteed onions and a shot of coconut milk....

Nothing quite like the sound of your child’s skull hitting the tile floor and screaming ensuing. Makes for a “relaxing” coffee date. Not! After the ker-plunk fall, she had a serious case of the wiggles and have-to-touch-everything-fragile going on. Madeline is such an amazing sport. When I was in my mid 20’s and childless, I know I would not have been as patient! It was great seeing Madeline before she takes a little vacation....

Favorite salad. comment icon 125 more comments I say that all the time, and in theory it’s a total oxymoron, but lately salads are my favorite way to get all the food I want to eat (flavor, texture, color, nutrition, give me everything) all on one plate. I know, I’m a food hog, and salads are my vice. Part of the appeal of salads is my love affair with dressings....