Helpful How-To's

How To Order Vegan at Starbucks This Holiday Season

I should start this off by saying I used to be a Starbucks addict! Like, stopping by at least a couple times per day. Recently I've cut back on coffee and mostly just drink tea... But I just couldn't resist trying Starbuck's holiday drinks, especially during their BOGO this weekend. ...

How To Roast Pumpkin & Squash Seeds

It's that time of year again when the pumpkin spice lovers make their obsession known and bakers experiment with everything pumpkin and large squash! I'm guilty of both of these, are you too? If you are then you know in addition to cooking and baking with pumpkin and squash, you can roast up the ...

Homemade Chili Seasoning

Homemade Chili Seasoning ¾ cup chili powder ¼ cup ground cumin ¼ cup salt 2 tablespoon onion powder 1 tablespoon ground cayenne pepper 1 tablespoon garlic salt 1 tablespoon ground black pepper Directions 1. Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and mix well. 2. Store in an airtight container ...

How To Cook Spaghetti Squash in the Oven

I couldn't tell you why it took me so long to purchase a spaghetti squash, but now that I've tried it there's no turning back. These squashes are huge, produce so many varied recipes, and are cheap as heck!!! ...

How to Make Vegan Pesto

I recently found out about the greatness that is basil pesto! It's great for dipping bread into, spreading on sandwiches, drizzling over salads, and substituting for marinara sauce on homemade pizza! ...

How To Cook Flavorful Quinoa

Quinoa is a great base to many meals – for breakfast, lunch, or dinner! But do you know the secret to the best + most flavorful quinoa? ...

Homemade Ranch Seasoning Mix

Homemade Ranch Mix Seasoning 1 tablespoon dried parsley 1/2 teaspoon dried chives 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme 1/4 teaspoon black pepper Dash of salt Directions 1. Mix together and store in an airtight container. Enjoy this homemade ranch ...