Cranberry Gin and Tonic: My Ultimate ‘It Tastes Like it Has Alcohol’ Cocktail Hack
Sometimes simply feeling like you're drinking alcohol is enough. Sipping on a non-alcoholic cranberry gin and tonic using 'Drink Monday' Gin does the trick. Or, as Drink Monday puts it, "Full of spirit. Free of Alcohol." As I decided to give some of the new...
Mulled Wine That’ll Make You want to Grab a Book and Cozy-up to the Fireplace
This recipe transports me to a small cabin in the mountains. I imagine coming home from a day outdoors, snuggling up with a blanket, and simply feeling good. Mulled wine is more than just a cocktail, it's truly a state of mind. The best part? It is a 'state of mind'...
Easy Hot Buttered Rum Mix: Also Phenomenal with Apple Cider or Coffee
Honestly, I'd never had hot buttered rum before making this recipe. I wanted an excuse to try one of the new non-alcoholic rums on the market and it was super cold outside. Hot buttered rum mix was the perfect option. Yes, I said 'mix.' You literally make a base that...
My Easy Cherry Turnovers in RAISE Magazine
I love doing family-friendly recipes for my friends at RAISE magazine. Click HERE to see my Easy Cherry Turnovers. They're delicious!
Easy Lentil Bolognese: My New Cozy Comfort Food Recipe
Ah, comfort food. The perfect companion to cold weather, stress, and our monthly cycles. (yup, I went there) When I was eating meat, bolognese was one of my favorite things to order at a restaurant. Talk about warm, delicious depth of flavor. Now that I'm plant-based,...
Roasted Butternut Squash & Apple Salad
Looking for a fall or Thanksgiving side dish that goes beyond the ordinary? This Roasted Butternut Squash & Apple Salad will fit the bill. It dishes-up a perfect balance of roasted fall comfort, with a tart cranberry vinaigrette. As a bonus, it is served a room...
My new Healthy Homemade Pumpkin Spice Latte
It's funny. I love pumpkin pie, but I've never ordered a pumpkin spice latte. (gasp) So, this season I decided to give it a try with a homemade pumpkin spice latte. Heck... pumpkin is excellent for you, as is cinnamon and soy milk. After an extra-long, ice-cold...
The Best Baked Pumpkin Seeds
When our kiddo begs to get yet another pumpkin this time of year, I always excitedly say "YES!" Sure, silly jack-o-lanterns are fun and festive decor. Plus, if they avoid the carving knife, they'll transition nicely till Thanksgiving. Yet, I'm even more thrilled about...
Salmon Pasta: My Favorite Recipe My Mom Makes
You know how you have THAT favorite recipe that your mom makes? The one that you hope she makes every time you visit? For me, this is THAT recipe… her Salmon Pasta. Totally decadent, but somehow you don’t feel guilty eating it because it has salmon, tomatoes, onion,...
Sweet Potato Fritters with Shallots, Parsley & Lemon
I'm constantly looking for ways to get more vegetables into my diet. These sweet potato fritters of course give you phenomenally healthy sweet potatoes. Yet, they're also chock-full of greens (parsley), protein (almond flour & egg), and flavor (raw shallots &...