Tomorrow is Thanksgiving in the U.S.! Every year, families gather on the third Thursday of November to celebrate a day of thanks. It’s a day to be with family and friends that gather together. The turkey (or vegan tofurky) is in the oven bright and early. The kitchen is filled with wonderful smells like the green bean casserole bubbling over in the oven, the garlic and onion in the bread…
So, I have a new favorite squash. Kabocha. Man is it good. It’s a squash for non-squash lovers. If you have been on the fence about squash, or downright just don’t like it…try Kabocha. The texture, consistency and taste of Kabocha is that of a sweet potato. Kabocha is high in beta carotene and fiber, and the skin is completely edible, so you don’t have to peel it (definitely an added…
Here’s a super savory pizza recipe I’ve adapted from The Bon Appétit Test Kitchen. It bursts with fall flavors, is vegan and gluten-free, and best of all is easy to prepare! Enjoy! Ingredients: -2 tablespoons olive oil plus more for brushing and drizzling -1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced -Sea salt, freshly ground pepper -1/2 pound Brussels sprouts, trimmed, leaves removed (about 4 cups) -2 garlic cloves, finely chopped -1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika -1 12’ gluten-free pizza…
Now that fall is here, it seems the appropriate time to start making soup again. As much as I love homemade soup, I never make it until the weather turns cold. It’s nice to sit in front of a fire, and eat a bowl of steaming soup with crusty warm bread. Here’s my recipe for Creamy Mushroom Barley Soup, made even more “buenisimo” with the addition of Garlic Cashew Cheese.…
Fall happens to be a favorite time of year for many people. The fall colors, cooler weather and warm fires make for cozy evenings. However, for me that’s not the case. Fall signifies the loss of summer and the warm, wonderful weather that I love. But, fall does have its pluses. And one of the pluses that I absolutely love is the bounty of winter squash. At my local Farmer’s…
It’s almost October, and to me means it will officially be pumpkin season! I’m a major fan of pumpkin; it tastes amazing and has so many health benefits. Today I’m sharing with you one of my easiest pumpkin recipes, a pumpkin smoothie! Benefits Pumpkin has 7 grams of fiber per cup. Fiber is excellent for your digestive system and helping you feel full to prevent weight gain. Pumpkin also contains…
We can all agree that one of the best parts about fall is playing in the leaves! And it’s clear from this video that we’ve found the world’s biggest leaf pile fan. This dog is pretty much in heaven right now! Take a minute to enjoy this clip, and get inspired to start creating your own leaf piles 🙂 …