It’s been a long time since I last posted a new recipe. TOO long in fact! I apologize! I run my own photography business, and this time of year is crazy for me. I’m booked every weekend from August through December, and most weekdays as well. When I’m not actually photographing, I’m editing pictures, answering emails and… Continue reading No-Bake Gluten-Free Vegan Chai Protein Pumpkin Bars
So, this recipe is Vegan, Gluten Free is chocolate and it’s HEALTHY for you! Say what!! Well, it’s a lot healthier and clean than regular bread. The bread is made with fresh zucchini. Zucchini alone is so good for you! Zucchini is one of the very low calorie vegetables with only 17 calories per 100 g.… Continue reading Vegan + Gluten Free Chocolate Zucchini Bread
Okay so this salad may be more of a fall specialty with the cinnamon maple chickpeas and butternut squash, but it can be enjoyed any time. This is so delicious! Along with the chickpeas, there is avocado, pomegranate seeds, spinach leaves, apple and roasted butternut squash. I mean, this is already making me wish for cooler… Continue reading Roasted Maple Chickpea Salad – Vegan & Gluten Free!
This salad is so colorful and beautiful, it was almost too pretty to eat. Almost! This salad has spinach leaves, mango, blueberries, avocado, pomegranate and roasted chickpeas. A great combination of fresh fruit and protein. It’s the perfect salad for a hot summer day! I didn’t take any photos prepping this, as I literally threw… Continue reading Blueberry Mango Chickpea Salad
I worked out for two hours outside in the humidity. I went for an hour hike, then had an hour long outdoor yoga class. It’s been pretty hot here, so I worked up quite a sweat, and an appetite! I needed some fuel, so I wanted a nice big, filling salad for lunch. This salad… Continue reading Fresh Veggie Chickpea Salad
These Cashew Bars are sooo good! They’re gluten free, vegan, raw and made with all real, wholesome ingredients. So a dessert that is actually good for you! Whatttt!!! A friend tagged me in this recipe on Pinterest, and I knew I had to try them. These are from Dishing Out Health. If you don’t follow… Continue reading Raw Cashew Chocolate Coconut Bars (Vegan & Gluten-Free)
So, I’ve been craving bagels lately. Of course it’s not long after I find out I can’t eat gluten anymore. I tried seeing if I could purchase any, but all of the gluten-free bagels I found had milk and/or eggs in them! What a pain. I’m the type of person who, if I can’t find… Continue reading Gluten-Free & Vegan Homemade Bagels
I’ve been experimenting with different ways to make a breaded tofu. Something with a crispy coating, and juicy inside. And, something that is not only vegan, but gluten free as well! I played around with different breadcrumbs and different ways to prepare it. Adding in nutritional yeast not only adds in some extra nutrients, but it… Continue reading Gluten Free Crispy Breaded Tofu
So, I had never tried a Plantain before until about two years ago. I went to visit a friend of mine in Miami, Florida and she took me out to eat at this great Cuban place. I ordered a dish that came with rice, plantains and black beans. I don’t know why, but I was… Continue reading Cilantro Lime Plantain Bowl
Happy Monday! I know, who says that? As a photographer, I work a lot on the weekends. Mondays are still tough as I usually have piles of emails to answer, and editing to start. I somehow manage to squeeze in some cooking up new recipes ideas! Mondays usually require extra extra coffee! Good news though, I… Continue reading Roasted Chickpea & Sweet Potato Salad
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