Recipe Blog — lots of yums

Blistered Shishito Peppers

Careful while snacking, 1 in 10 of these peppers can pack some heat 🥵🔥

all, apps & sidesAleks AlvaradoJuly 12, 2021Comment

Cocoa Dream Smoothie

all, smoothies & drinksAleks AlvaradoJuly 6, 2021Comment

Vegan Whipped Feta

Whip up this 5-minute vegan whipped feta and blow your guests (and yourself) away.

all, sauces & dips & salsasAleks AlvaradoJuly 3, 2021Comment

Roasted Veggie Panini

This panini is filled with delicious homemade spinach pesto, roasted red peppers, roasted mushrooms, roasted zucchini, and chopped artichoke hearts.

all, mainsAleks AlvaradoJuly 2, 2021Comment

Mint Chip Shake

This whole foods 5-ingredient smoothie is exactly what you need to satisfy that mint chocolate chip shake craving.

all, smoothies & drinks, breakfastAleks AlvaradoJune 27, 2021easyComment

Creamy Vegan Alfredo Sauce

Traditionally made with butter, heavy cream, and cream cheese, and/or lots of parmesan cheese, this recipe uses cooked then blended cauliflower as the creamy base.

all, mains, sauces & dips & salsasAleks AlvaradoJune 26, 2021Comment

Vegan Chickpea Cookie Dough (Edible)

Chickpea what?! Yes, cookie dough. It's the perfect sweet treat made from real ingredients and you'd never guess that it's made from legumes!

all, sweet toothAleks AlvaradoJune 24, 2021 Comments

Guatemalan-Inspired Street Hot Dogs (Vegan)

These Guatemalan-inspired street hot dogs are vegan and packed with amazing flavors. I learned this recipe from my Guatemalan husband, Carlos, and his family.

all, mainsAleks AlvaradoJune 23, 2021Comment

Crispy Baked Tofu Nuggets

These double-dredged baked tofu nuggets are crispy and are the perfect protein-packed snack or salad/bowl topping.

all, apps & sidesAleks AlvaradoJune 15, 2021easyComment

Vegan Garlic Aioli

This delicious creamy garlic aioli deserves a spot on your plate. Pair it with tofu nuggets, fries, empanadas, roasted potatoes, veggies, top it on sandwiches, vegan crab cakes, or just about anything you want.

all, sauces & dips & salsasAleks AlvaradoJune 14, 2021easyComment

Blueberry Lemon Jam Spread

This tart blueberry lemon spread is perfect for yogurt, toasts, pancakes, vegan cheese on crackers, and more!

all, breakfastAleks AlvaradoJune 10, 2021easyComment

Vegan Caesar Salad

Every single bite of this light, refreshing caesar salad is full of so many flavors and textures.

all, mainsAleks AlvaradoJune 9, 2021 Comment

Gluten-Free Fluffy Crepes

Though these aren't your typical paper-thin crepes, these gluten-free fluffy crepes are out of this world. With the addition of the blueberries and the yogurt, you'll wonder why you aren't eating these every day.

all, breakfastAleks AlvaradoJune 8, 2021easyComment

Mint Fudge Truffles

These truffles are unbelievably fudgy and sweet. They come together in minutes and they will blow everyone away.

all, sweet toothAleks AlvaradoJune 5, 2021easy, chocolate Comments

Healthy Tahini Shake

I usually hate putting the word "healthy" in recipe titles, but this literally tastes like a milkshake and I assure you it's made from whole plant-based ingredients! No ice cream involved.

all, smoothies & drinks, sweet tooth, breakfastAleks AlvaradoMay 27, 2021smoothies, naturally sweetenedComment

Grilled Pineapple Teriyaki Bowl

This Hawaiian-inspired bowl is packed with veggies and sweet and salty flavors.

all, mainsAleks AlvaradoMay 20, 2021Comment

Non-Alcoholic Margarita

For when you want the marg but don't want the alcohol (rare, I know).

all, smoothies & drinksAleks AlvaradoMay 16, 2021easyComment

Loaded Peanut Butter Granola

Want to eat granola more regularly without all the additives and crazy amounts of sugar? Make this highly addictive granola that sticks and clusters perfectly.

all, breakfastAleks AlvaradoMay 14, 2021easyComment