Homemade Almond Butter has become a staple in my house. I make it about once every week or two, and it’s cheaper and much tastier than buying it at the store! This almond butter tastes perfect with sliced apples, on a sandwich with banana, or even as a sauce on dark chocolate – yum! And I have a couple of secret tips to make sure each batch always comes out delicious 😋
When I made this recipe, I took the leftover green onions that I didn’t use and put them in my compost pile. Well, a few months later, a completely new green onion plant grew from it! It reminded me how delicious this recipe was and that I needed to post it. I looked up a few different vegan cream cheese recipes online and incorporated ideas from all of them to create this recipe. The result? A smooth, creamy cheese that is perfect for a party, get together, appetizer, or just a snack. The dill crackers go with this dish perfectly, and they are so easy to make! Let’s get crackerin’! See what I did there? 👀
Y’all, it’s actually cold in South Texas! ❄️🌨☃️
It’s been cold and rainy off and on these past couple of weeks, and we even got snow one morning! I’ve been drinking lots of homemade hot chocolate and snuggling with my foster dog, Opal. Then I remembered this warm, hearty soup I made not too long ago and thought it would be the perfect recipe to post.
This delish soup is my version of Kimberly Snyder’s Red Lentil and Carrot Stew. When it comes to soups and stews, I like to keep it simple, and I’m not a big fan of cooked carrots, so I changed things up just slightly. Make this savory soup for your friends and family, or store in the fridge and have ready made meals! Full of nutrients, fiber, and protein, this Red Lentil & Kale Stew is the perfect cold weather meal!
I’ve only made this recipe twice, but I’m already obsessed with it! If you follow my blog, then you already know that I’m addicted to nice cream (aka ice cream made with bananas). I’ve experimented with several different varieties, and maybe it’s just the idea of eating charcoal colored ice cream, but I love it 🍦🐘
What is Activated Charcoal? It’s a fine black powder that is made by burning organic materials such as wood, coconut shells, peat, olive pits, etc. This process “activates” the substances once they reach a certain temperature and changes their internal structure. The health benefit of activated charcoal is that it latches onto toxins and chemicals in the gut and keeps them from being absorbed. That’s why hospitals have been known to use it in treating poison victims.
Activated Charcoal can be found in numerous beauty products, supplements, and even as a homemade tooth whitener and face mask. But have you tried it as a natural food dye? When added to banana nice cream, it becomes a gorgeous slate color and doesn’t add any weird flavors. Just creamy, delicious, healthy ice cream 😋
Us vegans are all about the raw cheesecake right now 🍰 I see gorgeous photos from bloggers, instagrammers, and foodies of creative and mouthwatering vegan desserts that are mostly or completely raw. A lot of these desserts are cashew based because when you blend cashews with water or milk they become super rich and creamy. And obviously, it’s a lot healthier to use cashews than butter, eggs, and dairy.
When I went to the grocery store recently, they had raw cashews on sale so I decided I would try my hand at the raw cheesecake thing. I had only attempted it once before. I made blueberry cheesecake squares topped with a hard chocolate shell. It tasted delicious, but did not come out very photogenic. I decided to stick with something simple this time around. I had fresh rosemary lying around and felt like it would go well with cheesecake. It lets the decadent cheesecake flavor take center stage, with bursts of rosemary coming through every bite or so.
For the most part, I follow the general recipe that people use for raw vegan cheesecake. The main difference is that my mini cheesecakes are crustless. I didn’t have the ingredients on hand, which usually include dates and nuts. But they’re just as delicious without it! And these mini versions are the perfect serving size because these cheesecakes are rich rich rich! 💸💸
