Traditional Bolognese sauce calls for hours of simmering, but in the long hot days of summer sometimes that’s just unreasonable. This simple sauce is just as tasty with bold flavor and takes just about one hour from chopping to plating! Continue reading
I love vegan cooking and baking! It’s easy, inexpensive, and healthy. You heard that right! Eating vegan is a frugal and tasty lifestyle change–even if you only support Meatless Mondays or cut out meat a few meals per week. I’ve been stocking up on cookbooks because they bring me so much inspiration and I had to share this awesome recipe with you. If you love simple and delicious recipes as much as I do, you’ll love FRUGAL VEGAN by Katie Koteen and Kate Kasbee of Well Vegan. Continue reading
I’ve been on a real quinoa kick lately! It’s such an easy and versatile base to many of my favorite lunches and dinners. This recipe is the perfect way to eat lighter and healthier when you’re craving tacos… Which I do at least once a week! Continue reading
Today I’m celebrating my 25th birthday! Twenty-five was an awesome year because I learned a lot about myself, my goals, and ultimately how to “adult”. We all joke how hard “adulting” is and how nobody really knows what we’re doing, but this year taught me that even if I’m not 100% certain of an outcome, as long as I’m doing what I love and believe in everything will be okay. Now that the heavy stuff is out of the way, let me tell you where to go to treat yourself during your birthday week or when you just need a little pick-me-up! Continue reading
Something I don’t have enough of – noodles!! Why? I couldn’t tell you because I love them! I used to have noodles all the time, on their own, with veggies, or with a protein. This recipe was inspired by an awesome bowl of noodles I had while out to dinner several months ago. It’s savory with a little kick and a whole lot of crunch! Continue reading
You all know how much I love my hummus! Plain, garlic, spinach, and now with roasted red pepper. Dip in some pita wedges or veggies, either way, enjoy this healthy dip! Continue reading
Sweet potatoes are by far one of my favorite ingredients to roast! At one point in time, I was roasting them twice a week. I love how versatile they are and can be tossed in a salad or bowl, or served as a side. Continue reading
