This Moscow Mule was inspired by a recent trip to the liquor store. While I was roaming down the aisles, the ingredients in most of the mixers and alcohol horrified me: high fructose corn syrup, artificial flavors, food coloring, additives…and the list goes on. Therefore, I made it…
Imperfect Produce Challenge: Shrimp Tacos with Mango Jicama Citrus Slaw
I just started getting Imperfect Produce delivered to my apartment a couple of months ago and I absolutely love it. It’s an ingenious company that sources and delivers affordable, unattractive, and slightly misshaped organic and conventional produce that is normally thrown away. (Yes, we live in a society…
Whole Food’s Southwest Lentil Salad (But Better)
One of my fiancé’s favorite salads is Whole Food’s Southwest Lentil Salad. Although there is a Whole Foods every half-mile in Los Angeles and a location 3 blocks away from us, the only place that serves this delectable salad is in Santa Monica… which is 9 miles away.…
Tropical Basil Green Smoothie
When it’s hot and sunny outside, nothing feels better than an ice cold, energy-boosting green smoothie. Since I drink green smoothies all of the time, I like to change up the ingredients so I don’t get bored. If you’re in a green smoothie rut, you have to try this…
Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding
I love chocolate chia seed pudding, because it’s easy to make and super chocolatey! It’s so yummy, in fact, that it makes me want to dance while I’m making it. Check out my dance moves and groove along as you learn how to make chocolate chia seed pudding…
Sweet n’ Spicy Black Bean Corn Chili
Need a Satisfying Vegan Chili Packed with Protein? Stop Googling and Try This Recipe ASAP! My simple and easy vegan Sweet n’ Spicy Black Bean Corn Chili is the perfect dish to whip up for a Memorial Day BBQ. Colorful and full of flavor, it serves as a delicious appetizer…
Vegan No Bake Lemon Tahini Coconut Cream Pie
Lemon and tahini are a match made in heaven. They go together like peas and carrots… and drizzled on peas and carrots. This dynamic duo is undoubtedly the ubiquitous star in hummus and tastes great on salads and roasted vegetables. But… what about dessert? Although this couple is…
Vegan Chocolate Fig Granola To-Go Bars
Fight Hanger with These Delectable and Easy Chocolate Fig Granola To-Go Bars Do you ever get hangry? Despite being only a pint-sized 5 foot tall grown ass woman, this little smart car needs A LOT of fuel to survive. If I start running on empty, switch lanes and…
Thai Peanut Edamame and Carrot Salad
Spice up your weekday lunch with This Thai Inspired Salad I have an addiction… to Thai peanut sauce. I simply can’t get enough of it. The nutty, salty, spicy, and slightly sour flavor profile makes my tastebuds dance. Considering my love of belly dancing, if a food can make…
Anti-inflammatory Spiced Charoset
Boost Your Charoset with Turmeric and Ginger, Two Anti-Inflammatory Superstars Happy Passover, everyone!! Growing up, Passover was my favorite Jewish holiday. I always loved that it told the story of the Jew’s freedom from Egypt through food and prayer. As a very imaginative child, reciting the 10 plagues…