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Persian (Iranian) Jeweled Basmati Rice Pilaf
I hope you’re all in the mood for a little excursion with your tastebuds! Hey, it’s the no-passport-required way to travel, don’t you love that? So this is me updating an old recipe from quite a few years ago. I remember the first time making this a friend of mine offered to share some of his awesome cooking with me and my family. He said he was going to bring over some Persian food (with extra saffron) for dinner to go with whatever sides I wanted to make. I’ve always been thrilled with those kinds of arrangements. I got to be in charge of the sides for that dinner. In…
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Crispy Baked Almond Crusted Tofu Sticks (Vegan+GF)
So um, it’s been a long time since I’ve posted regularly. Yep, it’s been a minute. I realize that some life updates are due because I’ve really only been active on Instagram this Summer. (If you’re just here for the recipe just scroll right on down. I promise I won’t get offended.) Eh hem, well, I decided it was a good idea to get some social interaction this season. Any bloggers out there probably understand the need for this, lol. Anyway, I’ve been working at a local restaurant in case you missed that. Also, since the town I live in is kind of a Summer tourist destination, it gets pretty…
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Homemade Almond Milk + Video (Vegan+GF)
I think it’s pretty safe to say there are a lot of options for plant-based milks on the market today. You’ve got oat milk, cashew milk, rice, soy, pistachio, hazelnut, hemp, and the list goes on and on……… So, why then, would you want to go to the effort of making your own? I mean, if you haven’t seen all the hilarious memes of desperate people spending all their time “milking” almonds every morning then what are you doing with your life? (Google it if you want a laugh 😉 ) But anyway, there are actually tons of reasons that you might want to make your own. Firstly, the taste…
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10-Minute Cookie Dough Bliss Balls (Vegan+GF)
I don’t think there will ever be a day in my life when I stop loving cookie dough. Okay, quick ADD moment, did you see that Lucky Charms is putting unicorn marshmallows in the mix now??? I don’t eat Lucky Charms anymore and I think we can all agree they’re not the healthiest option on the table. Along with the fact that it’s already a highly processed sugar cereal they have to go and add like gelatin and crap. But anyway, I loved them when I was a kid and seeing the unicorn charms made my day. I know, it’s crazy how the unicorn trend has taken over the…
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Energizing Ginger Berry Maca Smoothie (Vegan+GF)
It’s been a minute since I’ve shared a smoothie recipe. I guess it’s because they are such a common thing in my house that I think of them as sort of mundane. While I don’t have a smoothie every single day, I do usually end up making one everyday for others in my family. Of course, those are usually very basic with mostly fruits. This one however, is more my style of smoothie when I am in the mood. Now I don’t know if you’ve heard of this little health hack before but you have to try it. It’s cauliflower, and hold on just a second before you bale.…
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Sunbutter Chocolate Chip Cookies (GF+V)
I don’t think I’ll ever get tired of making variations of a chocolate chip cookie. I was thinking this weekend probably needed some cookies. Know what I mean??? In my household there is an undying love for basic chocolate chip cookies, as I’m sure is the case for many others too. They’re nostalgic, simple, make your home smell amazing, and put smiles on the kid’s faces. What’s not to love? My earliest memories in life include sitting by my mom on the countertop watching her bake them. Recently my favorite thing has been creating versions that are a little bit healthier and more diet specific. It’s just fun to…
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Blueberry Almond Streusel Crumb Muffins (Vegan+GF)
I just typed out “It’s been a muffin since I’ve shared a minute recipe.” That’s pretty much what today’s like, but you know what? It’s the weekend, we’re just gonna go with it. Speaking of that though, how did this weekend sneak up so quickly, you know what I mean? It’s nearly May already. I mean, I know they say time flies but this just feels crazy. So I got a message recently from a friend asking for a specific recipe, one that would be fitting for a some limitations that this friend was trying to stick to, such as, “no refined sugar, only maple syrup”, “no dairy”, and “only…
