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ROASTED RED BELL PEPPER DIP
Bring color to your charcuterie or dish with this vibrant and easy dip.
Nov 21, 20251 min read


STUFFED DATES
stuffed dates an easy appetizer to impress your guests
Oct 15, 20251 min read


SPICED ROASTED CARROTS
carrots that make an incredibly delicious appetizer
Oct 2, 20251 min read


FOCCACIA BREAD
Don't be scared of the Foccacia recipe.
Oct 2, 20252 min read


DATE PASTE
Date paste is a wonderful alternative to sugar. It can be used in most baked goods, like cupcakes and cookies. Date paste can also be used as a dip for apple slices or topping on an English muffin. *Dates are an excellent natural sweetener, source of fiber, and high in antioxidants. INGREDIENTS: 12- pitted dates water INSTRUCTIONS Cover dates with boiling hot water, and let sit for 12 minutes NOTE: save water dates were soaking in....Now, remove dates from water and put into
Sep 21, 20251 min read


COCOA COFFEE CUPCAKE
These scrumptious cupcakes are completely plant-based. Whether you're vegan or not, you're going to love this guilt-free, delicious treat, better than any store-bought cupcake. INGREDIENTS FOR COFFEE ICING 1 1/2 cups - raw cashews 1/4 cup - coconut milk 1/4 cup & 2 tbsp - cold brew (regular or decaf coffee will work too) 1/4cup - date paste (see recipe...I promise it's easy) 1/4 cup - coconut oil (melted) 1 tsp - vanilla extract pinch of salt cinnamon to garnish INSTRUCTIONS
Sep 21, 20252 min read


SHRIMP KISSED BISCUIT
These will surprise you. Argentine shrimp will come the closest to the texture and taste of lobster. On top of a soft, flaky sweet potato biscuit, hands down, may bring you to the streets of NOLA. It's the perfect appetizer that will seriously impress your guests. Or just snag the biscuit recipe, which is completely plant-based, and enjoy them for breakfast. SWEET POTATO BISCUITS INGREDIENTS 1 medium-sized sweet potato 2 cups AP flour 1/2 cup vegan butter 2 tsp - baking powde
Sep 17, 20253 min read


KALE PESTO
This recipe is your next best bet, if your basil recipe keeps going brown on you. ONE because it's equally delicious, and TWO because it's vegan, but your guests would never know. Enjoy in salad, on pizza or pasta, or even as a dip. INGREDIENTS: 2 cups - kale 1/2 cup - Parsley 1/2 cup - olive oil 1/4 tsp - salt 2 cloves - garlic 1-2 tbsp - lemon juice 1/4 cup - toasted almonds 2/4 cup - toasted pine nuts INSTRUCTIONS Toast your almonds and pine nuts (separately) until fragr
Sep 10, 20251 min read
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