How do you make lox vegan when you’ve never had it? Well in my case I used carrots! I have never eaten lox in my life but I wanted to try and recreate sometime that I could enjoy on my bagels for brunch. Needless to say this vegan carrot lox turned out to be a good happy experiment!
Read MoreThe Super Bowl may be over but that doesn’t mean that you can’t enjoy a big bowl of guacamole. This authentic guacamole recipe comes straight out of my childhood in Mexico, it is so tasty you will just want to eat the bowl by the spoonful.
Read MoreSometimes the simplest thing is the most delicious. When I am in a pinch for time and I need to have dinner on the table a salad is my go to recipe. This simple kale salad is one that will have your family coming back for more!
Read More“Falafel waffle”...it's such a fun phrase to say, it just rolls off the tongue almost like this falafel will roll into your mouth! This easy recipe adds a twist to a delicious Mediterranean classic with the help of a waffle maker! They’re fun to say and fun to eat. I don’t have any kids but if you do I’m sure this could be a fun kid friendly mom approved dinner.
Read MoreThe only fish I’m serving are my fishy looks but that doesn’t mean I can’t come up with creative ways to serve “fish.” I took textured vegetable protein and turned it into this amazing vegan ceviche or as I call it “Soyviche.” It’s super easy to make and will wow just about any meat eater!
Read MoreI feel like I’ve been posting only soup recipes. I’m pretty much the new found soup queen of Raleigh! In the spirit of Christmas I made a vegan pozole verde. it’s deliciously easy to make and so full of complex flavors. The best part is that you only need a blender and one pot to make! You’ll have one a taste and wonder where this recipe has been your whole life.
Read MoreThere’s something about this time of year that reminds me of all those foods that I had growing up. My family is from Michoacán, Mexico. Like any other country there are various regional dishes that probably don’t exists elsewhere and this dish is one that I haven’t found anywhere else. It’s a savory corn soup thickened with masa harina with a hint of sweetness from fresh fennel and star anise. Try a bite and you’ll be transported to my childhood!
Read MoreYou would think that with all the Food Lion canned tomatoes I use they’d be sponsoring but sadly that’s not that the case. I’m just an economical queen and stretch my budget when needed. I used canned tomatoes and a couple of other ingredients you probably already keep at home to make this super easy vegan friendly tomato basil bisque.
Read MoreI love a good soup that packs a punch. This spicy black bean soup recipe has a kick and packs some bold flavor, it’s almost as good as a big strong man who chokes you a little bit. Uhhhnnn!
Read MoreI recently took an Ancestry DNA test and tried to draw inspiration from my ancestors’ cuisine. This recipe comes from the research I did into my West African background. I hope you guys enjoy this sweet yet savory, warm and spicy peanut soup!
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