Here is one special treat that I loved getting growing up. Whenever we went to the mall, we would get a bag of Mrs. Field's cookies. One of their most memorable cookies for me was their chocolate dipped peanut butter cookie. Basically it was a way to trick my parents into letting me have a cookie and a candy bar (because there was so much chocolate). Chocolate chips just aren't enough sometimes! Once I went dairy & gluten free, there was little chance of reconnecting with my old cookie love. As I felt nostalgic recently for going places like the mall and walking past the freshly baked cookie smell, I decided to recreate the memory with these Vegan Chocolate Dipped Peanut Butter Cookies. They hit the spot and brought me straight back to … [Read More...]
When to Brainstorm and Brain Dump
Brain Storm Vs. Brain Dump What is the difference between a brain storm and a brain dump? When you see your favorite entrepreneurs on social media, what do you think of them? Looking from the outside-in, it can be hard to understand everything that was involved in their success becoming real. Before they got started, they had to think about what would motivate them every single day to keep talking all day long about what they do. If they aren't hired for that job as a position by someone else and decide to be the boss themselves, they better absolutely love it or feel prepared to talk non stop about it, even every boring, frustrating, challenging and confusing parts needed to overcome. In order to know where to start talking and how to … [Read More...]
Split Chicken Breast with Fall Marsala Pasta
I am getting nostalgic over this Split Chicken Breast with Fall Marsala Pasta. Marsala mushroom pasta used to be a favorite of mine at restaurants as a kid. Going dairy free eventually meant that I wouldn't have it again until I decided to recreate the food memory (dairy free) with one of my regular weeknight meals - roast split chicken breasts. The recipe starts by searing the chicken breasts skin side down in butter until crispy. While the chicken finishes cooking in the oven, I add minced shallots to the pan to cook down and caramelize. The combination of rich mushrooms, sweet marsala wine, creamy cashew milk with the delicious roast split chicken makes for a seriously comforting meal. I kept this recipe dairy free and gluten … [Read More...]
non traditional and cheap two person thanksgiving
2020 menu plan for a non traditional and cheap two person thanksgiving. We are making our leftovers a priority this year. Isn't it every other year that we go through the best sides first and don't know what to do with the rest of the leftovers? Since it will only be two of us this holiday, we might as well make the most of what we can, and for now that looks like an excess of thanksgiving sides for two. I included some indulgent elements to our plan but ultimately the main part of the meal was very affordable with lots of leftovers! Drinks: Cranberry Lime CocktailMake Ahead: Zest limes, juice limes & clementines and freeze with pieces of dried wild apple mint. Thanksgiving Day: Mix Frozen Juice Ice Cubes with Cranberry … [Read More...]
Mini Gluten Free Cherry Pies
It's simple, cherry pie is easily and has always been my favorite pie flavor. Not all cherry pies are great however. The best ones are worth having as leftovers for breakfast. Since this holiday season is very non traditional, I decided to go with a more varied dessert spread. It started with my Pumpkin Spice Apple Cider Pie Bites and decided my two person spread needed more than one mini pie flavor. Of course my favorite flavor needed to make an appearance so I put together these Mini Gluten Free Cherry Pies. The Cherry Pie Filling The filling is easily the most important part of this recipe. I could eat it by itself, however the magic of cherry pie is when the tart filling meets a sweet, crunchy crust. My mini pie recipes are all … [Read More...]
25+ dairy free pumpkin recipes
With a stressful holiday season ahead of us. it's natural to have a host of questions regarding diet and what can be done to just feel better. Whether you feel healthy these days or have some things you want to work on, it's no secret a lot of us will be indulging during this particular holiday season. I always recommend exploring mindful eating while still enjoying what indulgences you are accustomed to. It's no secret to me as a nutritionist that people will consume extra dairy during this time of year, whether or not it is something your digestive system can handle. If you're wondering how to balance those indulgences, my best tip is to switch up a few of those options with something dairy free to help carry you through the season … [Read More...]
5 Ways to Intensify Your Spices
If you've checked out any of the Salt Fat Acid & Heat series, you know just how much these elements can alter flavor for the better or worse and just how often these factors vary in our diet. Not only do we make different choices based on where we grew up or our family heritage, every seasonal change introduces different ingredients each time. With each seasonal and lifestyle change, it can be hard to adjust so that meals feel inspired and flavorful. Focusing on some of these constant changes, there are 5 ways to intensify your spices. 5 Ways to Intensify Flavor in Spices Heat There are different ways we can choose to use dried or fresh spices in our cooking. Sometimes no heat is involved and other times it's an important step. … [Read More...]
Pumpkin Spice Apple Cider Pie Bites
No need to talk about my boring food blogger life with this recipe! It is clearly a star on its own and there is no sense in trying to be relatable to sell you on how good it is. Instead, read through this breakdown of how I layered the different flavors and textures of these Pumpkin Spice Apple Cider Pie Bites. You may think this recipe sound over-spiced, but each layer has it's own flavor profile that compliments the rest, making it the perfect holiday treat. Flaky Gluten Free Crust A flaky crust is hard enough to achieve every time, but making it gluten free can be complicated and unsatisfying. Using a combination of different gluten free ingredients, this pie crust is flaky and holds up to the challenge of containing the … [Read More...]
S’mores Cookies with Mini Chips and Marshmallows
Sometimes you just do not want to settle for a mediocre cookie but you don't have a lot of baking ingredients on hand. This recipe was made out of the complete accident of having a hodge podge of ingredients in my cabinet. We only had a very small amount of mini chocolate chips left... considerably not enough to make cookies. We did have marshmallows so that's how the S'mores Cookies with Mini Chips and Marshmallows came together. I didn't want to settle for a mediocre mug cookie so I made up the difference from my chocolate shortage with a perfect cookie texture and some marshmallows. I had to first do a little more research on the science behind different cookie ingredients and how to make the best possible cookie I could with what I … [Read More...]
Vegan Chocolate Dipped Peanut Butter Cookies
Here is one special treat that I loved getting growing up. Whenever we went to the mall, we would get a bag of Mrs. Field's cookies. One of their most memorable cookies for me was their chocolate … [Read More...]
When to Brainstorm and Brain Dump
Brain Storm Vs. Brain Dump What is the difference between a brain storm and a brain dump? When you see your favorite entrepreneurs on social media, what do you think of them? Looking from the … [Read More...]
Split Chicken Breast with Fall Marsala Pasta
I am getting nostalgic over this Split Chicken Breast with Fall Marsala Pasta. Marsala mushroom pasta used to be a favorite of mine at restaurants as a kid. Going dairy free eventually meant that I … [Read More...]
non traditional and cheap two person thanksgiving
2020 menu plan for a non traditional and cheap two person thanksgiving. We are making our leftovers a priority this year. Isn't it every other year that we go through the best sides first and don't … [Read More...]
Mini Gluten Free Cherry Pies
It's simple, cherry pie is easily and has always been my favorite pie flavor. Not all cherry pies are great however. The best ones are worth having as leftovers for breakfast. Since this holiday … [Read More...]
25+ dairy free pumpkin recipes
With a stressful holiday season ahead of us. it's natural to have a host of questions regarding diet and what can be done to just feel better. Whether you feel healthy these days or have some things … [Read More...]
5 Ways to Intensify Your Spices
If you've checked out any of the Salt Fat Acid & Heat series, you know just how much these elements can alter flavor for the better or worse and just how often these factors vary in our diet. Not … [Read More...]
Pumpkin Spice Apple Cider Pie Bites
No need to talk about my boring food blogger life with this recipe! It is clearly a star on its own and there is no sense in trying to be relatable to sell you on how good it is. Instead, read through … [Read More...]
S’mores Cookies with Mini Chips and Marshmallows
Sometimes you just do not want to settle for a mediocre cookie but you don't have a lot of baking ingredients on hand. This recipe was made out of the complete accident of having a hodge podge of … [Read More...]
Processing Birch Bark Crafts
Birch bark crafts have been around for centuries featuring a variety of forms, functions and methods of creation. The history behind processing birch bark crafts is extensive across cultures and … [Read More...]
