Raw Vanilla Mint Shamrock Cookies
Thin mints always get a lot of attention this time of the year. And they are pretty delicious…but I couldn’t help but think what a white chocolate or vanilla thin mint would taste like? You know, no actual dark chocolate involved. I know, I know…to some I am sure that sounds absurd, no chocolate involved, […]
Raw Vanilla Mint Chocolates
I have always wondered why mint is part of the St. Patrick’s Day tradition besides the fact that it is green and green is of course the color of St. Patrick’s Day. I mean, did they eat lots of mint stuff over in Ireland? I am not Irish so I do not know, but probably […]
Raw Lemon Bars
I used to love classic lemon bars. You know, the ones with the super tart lemon curd filling, shortbread crust, and dusting of powdered sugar on top? I remember making some when I was in high school with my Mom and I thought they were one of the most delicious things ever. None of that […]
Raw Strawberry Oat Breakfast Bars
When I was a kid, it was hard for my Mother to get me to eat breakfast on school days. I usually didn’t want anything, and I ended up going to school with a Nutrigrain bar or something similar since I hated cereal. Not the most nutritious and zero protein in those things, but I […]
Raw Chocolate Blood Orange Caramel Cheesecake with Lavender
I am obsessed with blood oranges lately. They are seriously the most beautiful citrus fruit I have ever seen, and their flavor is the perfect balance of tart and sweet. I have been buying them by the bagful for a few weeks now since they became available here, and I am savoring every juicy orange […]
Raw Carrot Chevre Flatbreads
I find inspiration for delicious things to create from many different places. Often times, I will see something on pinterest, or in a magazine and I will think to myself, I can veganize that! Or, those flavors would be wonderful together in something completely different. Well I recently was out to dinner with my family […]
Raw Dark Chocolate Glazed Coconut Almond Doughnuts
I realized last week it had been far too long since I had made raw doughnuts. I needed to remedy that. I haven’t had a real doughnut in probably 12 years, and I haven’t missed them because I know I can make some pretty amazingly delicious healthier doughnuts. I was never a fan of how […]
Raw Marble Cake Batter Nut Butter
I am always experimenting with new flavors of nut butters. Sometimes I keep them simple and sometimes, I like to play it a little sweet and dessert like. This is because I think the right sweet nut butter is wonderful drizzled over some bananas for dessert, or over a smoothie bowl as an extra treat […]
Spicy Peanut Slaw with Edamame
Although I tend to spend a lot of time on my desserts, I tend to keep my dinners fairly simple. This might be because I spend my days at work in a deli making lots of savories such as soups and salads, and I get enough savory creating action. Or, it may be because I […]
Raw Chocolate Maca Almond Butter Cookies
Sprout Living recently sent me some of their protein powders to try, and I have to say they are some of the best protein powders I have tasted. If you have not heard of Sprout Living, you check them out, their protein powders are raw, non GMO, gluten free, made with whole foods, and vegan. […]
Raw Neapolitan Cheesecake, Blogaversary and a Giveaway!
4 years ago today I posted my first recipe on this blog. It was a red velvet cupcake recipe featuring beets, and it was not plant based at all because I had used cream cheese frosting and I had taken a single photo of the cupcakes with the worst lighting possible. But I was proud […]
Raw Mushroom Kale Rice
Ok, you may be wondering what is up with all of my faux grain and rice dishes lately…and the truth is I am addicted to them. They are so good that I have been having lots of them for dinner lately and I feel the need to share since no two of them taste similar […]
Vegan Matcha White Chocolates
I have a thing for matcha lately. Whether it is my cup of mid-morning matcha at work or a smoothie or some chia breakfast porridge, I love the stuff. Everything about it is appealing to me, from its beautiful green hue to its earthy addictive aroma and flavor. I love it in desserts paired with sweet […]
Raw Maca Mocha Love Brownies
Everyone has one of THOSE days once in a while. You know, the ones where you wake up on the wrong side of the bed, you get to work and realize your pants are on inside out, you keep messing things up or dropping things, and you feel like you can’t do anything right…then the […]
Raw White Chocolate Coconut Rose Macaroons
Raw cacao butter is one of the most heavenly aromas you can ever experience. It is like close your eyes, relax and go to your happy place wonderful. I had just some last week, and I asked my Mom to smell it and afterwords she told me that I needed to make her some coconut […]
Raw Fire and Ice Cheesecake
It went from a brown Christmas, almost 40 degrees and balmy for Minnesota this time of the year…down to below zero and snowy. It is definitely a winter wonderland now and I can hear the kids out on the sledding hill by my house having fun and breaking in their new sleds since we finally […]
Raw Peppermint Striped Cheesecake
Christmas is in the air…well not really here, considering was super warm here in Minnesota last weekend, like 50 degrees warm. Which is almost unheard of here since it is supposed to be blanketed in snow and 20 degrees this time of the year. So, the air does not feel like winter lately. But Christmas […]
Raw Eggnog Cheesecake with Chocolate Swirl and Gingerbread Crust
Tis the season for Eggnog, which is exactly why I decided to make an eggnog cheesecake! What could be better than one of my favorite Holiday drinks combined with my favorite dessert? Raw Guru and Windy City Organics had just sent me some new spreads and nut butters to try, one of which was a chocolate coconut. I […]
Raw Miso “Roasted” Mushrooms and Green Beans with Rich Parsnip Puree
People assume that because I have a blog and make lots of food that I will be slaving away all day in the kitchen on Thanksgiving. Nothing could be further from the truth! In reality, I want to enjoy my day as well, spending time with the ones I love and not in the kitchen. […]
Raw Pumpkin Spice Coconut Macaroons
One of my readers suggested a while back when I posted an Raw Apple Cinnamon Macaroon recipe that I make some pumpkin spice ones. I loved the idea, and I finally got around to making them last week! I love coconut macaroons, as does my Mom, so I know if I make some I will be […]
Raw Pesto Stuffed “Roasted” Mushrooms
My Mom brought me some mushrooms and basil last week and asked me if I would make her some stuffed mushrooms. I was not going to say no after all, they sounded delicious! I decided to make a rich pesto stuffing with the basil. The mushrooms were perfect little gems, and I tossed them with […]
Raw Matcha and Rose Marzipan Truffles for Mother’s Day
My Mom is one of my best friends. She is one of the strongest most beautiful women I know. I have learned a lot from her in my 28 years, and I am grateful that God chose to have her be my Mom. She has always been there for me, supporting me when I choose […]
Raw Nut Goodie Bites
Nut goodies. The name brings back memories of biting into a maple cream and crunchy peanut goodness coated in smooth chocolate. A child’s dream dessert. I have to admit when I was little they ranked right up there with Reese’s PB cups if not higher. They are made right here in Minnesota, and I […]
Beet Ravioli with Orange Thyme Ricotta and Orange Strawberry Sauce
I have been eating beets in a lot of salads lately, and I love them but I decided that I needed to be a little more interesting with the combination so I made beet ravioli. I cut it into hearts to be cute, and laced the macadamia inside with some thyme and orange. I finished […]
Raw Pretty in Pink Birthday Cheesecake
Yesterday, I turned 27. However, I still feel as if I should be 21…as 27 is getting so close to 30! This will not stop me however from acting younger than my age. I never want to be boring, and I still like to do things like wear hello kitty kitty band-aids, run through sprinklers […]