A Bite Inspired by… Ice Skating: I love the Chicken & Gnocchi soup at the Olive Garden, but it’s super dairy heavy and sometimes leaves me feeling a bit weighed down. This dairy-free version of everyone’s favorite soup is just as delicious, while being lighter and healthier. The secret to this recipe is the amazing…
Dairy-Free
Healthy + Vegan Mint Chocolate Cookie Shake
A Bite Inspired by… St. Patrick’s Day: St. Patrick’s Day could almost be better known as the holiday where everyone suddenly wants to drink green milkshakes. While these minty, chocolate-y shakes are delicious, they tend to be filled with some pretty yucky ingredients like artificial colors and flavors. My Healthy + Vegan Mint Chocolate Cookie…
The Easiest, Tastiest Meat Sauce Ever
A Bite Inspired by… Rome, Italy: Maintaining a dairy-free diet while I was in Italy meant that I was eating a lot of Spaghetti with Meat Sauce for dinner. Lucky for me, I was able to pick up a thing or two on my trip about creating the perfect dairy-free meat sauce! My recipe for…
Creamy Vegan Fruit Dip
A Bite Inspired by… Guy’s Grocery Games (TV Show): I love getting super creative in the kitchen. Cooking should be fun and I always love a good challenge. This delicious recipe for Creamy Vegan Fruit Dip was inspired by a cooking game from one of my favorite Food Network TV shows: Guy’s Grocery Games. The…
Vegan Spiced Carrot Soup
A Bite Inspired by… “Plenty” (2011 Cookbook): When London chef, Yotam Ottolenghi, first released his cookbook “Plenty” in the United States, food lovers went crazy for his vibrant, Mediterranean take on vegetables. My Vegan Spiced Carrot Soup recipe follows Ottolenghi’s simple, yet ingenious principle of making veggies not only delicious, but beautiful. This soup is…
Spa Chicken Glass Noodle Bowl
A Bite Inspired by… Yoga: In the mood for something light, healthy, and delicious? This Spa Chicken Glass Noodle Bowl will make you feel rejuvenated like you just finished an awesome yoga workout. The recipe features a sesame scented broth, lightly steamed veggies, flavorful chicken, and chewy glass noodles. Glass noodles are a tasty Chinese noodle…
Blueberry Basil Overnight Oats
A Bite Inspired by… Hiking: One of my favorite hobbies is hiking the U.S. National Parks with my family. Whenever we go hiking, it’s super important to have a filling, healthy, and delicious breakfast that will keep us full all day. My Blueberry Basil Overnight Oats are the perfect breakfast to start your day, no matter…
Strawberry Basil Smoothie
A Bite Inspired by… Trolls (2016 Film): This delicious, vegan smoothie, inspired by the movie “Trolls”, is guaranteed to make you smile no matter what kind of day you’re having. The magical sweet and savory combination of strawberry and basil will have you singing and dancing just like Poppy and the other trolls! Plus, chia…
Taco Pretzels
Inspired by… Super Bowl LI: Who doesn’t love eating crunchy, tasty pretzels during a big game? They’re addicting, right? If you think regular pretzels are hard to stop eating, wait until you try my Taco Pretzels! They’re crispy, smoky, and salty with a kick of heat. Perfect for the Super Bowl or just anytime you…
Smoky Vegan Ranch Dip
Inspired by… Worst Cooks in America (TV Show): I love ranch dip, but have never tried making my own before. Last week’s episode of the Food Network TV Show, Worst Cooks in America, featured one of the contestants making her own ranch for a pizza challenge. This inspired me to create my very own vegan…