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Pumpkin Spiced Warm Fall Salad

Pumpkin Spiced Warm Fall Salad

This time of year I feel most encouraged and excited to try out new recipes as I believe the produce we get during this season is the best. What makes this dish unique is the pumpkin spiced pumpkin seeds from Trader-Joe’s. The subtle sweetness is 

Tempeh Tikka Masala Tacos

Tempeh Tikka Masala Tacos

Tempeh is a fermented soy product that can be morphed to taste like various meats or you can use seasoning to enhance the soy flavoring. 1 cup of tempeh has 34g of protein making it an incredible option for those wanting to incorporate more plant-based 

Weekend Getaway: Pockets of Portland

Weekend Getaway: Pockets of Portland

Portland Oregon, a PNW city situation on the Willamette and Columbia rivers. We flew in from Nashville which had no direct flights so we did layovers in Atlanta on the way there and Los Angelas on the way back. Portlands airport, PDX, is about a 

Plant-Based Broccoli Caesar Salad

Plant-Based Broccoli Caesar Salad

A feel-good salad that makes you crave roasted broccoli (shocking I know). I underestimate how delicious and filling broccoli can be. The creamy caesar dressing poured over the florets paired with the tasty crunch from the roasted pine nuts and bread crumbs gives a mouthwatering 

No Flour, Sweet & Sour: Fried Tofu Bowls

No Flour, Sweet & Sour: Fried Tofu Bowls

Inspired by one of my top viewed recipes, orange cauliflower, I was determined to master a sweet & sour sauce. If wanting meat, you can sub the tofu chicken or shrimp. Cauliflower would also work if not wanting tofu. When slicing the tofu, I find 

Health-Nut Ramen: Thai Peanut Ramen

Health-Nut Ramen: Thai Peanut Ramen

Peanut butter is a great way to improve heart health. It contains omega-6, lowers bad cholesterol and promotes good blood vessel function (which can help prevent heart & vascular disease). I never thought to include it in a ramen but the result was delicious. One