It’s June! Summer is here, pretty definitively. My neighborhood is covered in green lush, the atmosphere is filled with humidity- haze, and my gecko neighbor insists on crossing my path as I perform my daily sunbathing ritual on the deck, we’re so connected. <3 Aah, summer is here again! So what’s on the menu this Friday? Right. You guessed it, COCONUT BABY BELLA MUSHROOMS coated in a crispy layer of chickpea crumbs rolled in coconut flakes kissed with a burst of cherry jam. Yes, chickpea crumbs are a thing more on that later. The star of this recipe is the baby Bella mushrooms obviously -they come packaged in a little container and they taste amazing. Yes,…
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COZY CHICKPEA SOUP
Cozy chickpea soup! You’re gonna be happy where this conversation is going. Cozy dark times are here again my friends and today, we’ll make this tasty chickpea soup to remind us of warmer months. pictures are worth a thousand words, therein lies the conversation. Grab your spoon and dive in. COZY CHICKPEA SOUP Print Prep time 10 mins Cook time 4 hours Total time 4 hours 10 mins Author: Taste of Yummy Serves: 6-8 servings Ingredients 1 tablespoon grapeseed oil ½ large onion, diced 1 medium red pepper, diced 1 medium green pepper, diced 3 garlic cloves minced 3 tablespoons chili powder 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon…
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HEARTY LENTIL QUINOA CHILI
Turn your lovin’ on and show this lentil quinoa chili some love because dinner is still a thing. Fall is slowly starting to make her presence felt in the neighborhood. The mornings are cool and crisp, and my lawn is sprinkled with murky colored leaves that remind me, summer is over. Today we’ll celebrate Fall with a big ole pot of chili that consists of lentils/ quinoa/ fire-roasted tomatoes/and chickpeas in a clean and rich tasting vegetable broth that’s so delicious; it’s worth every opportunity to detail its description to family/friends. Before I walk you through how to create this hearty and rich oh my Gosh, so good lentil quinoa…
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GREEN BANANA FRENCH FRIES
😱😱😱😱 [composes self] Enter GREEN BANANA FRENCH FRIES. (And exit starchy white potatoes.) For those of you unacquainted, green bananas are simply unripened yellow bananas that can be found in your local International Market. What makes this banana so special you ask? It’s resistant starch. What is a resistant starch? It’s a starch that can’t be broken down enzymes in your digestive system, and as a result, it acts more like a fiber than a starch. We all know what that means, foods high in fiber slow down the digestive system which helps you feel fuller longer, assisting with weight management. I love these green bananas already. 💚 Also, research shows that consuming…
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REBOOT CHERRY SMOOTHIE BOWL
You don’t know love until you’ve tasted this cherry smoothie bowl. Look at the deep red cherries surrounded by the beaming blushed in lush blueberries. I’m telling you friends; we’re witnessing a marriage consummation right before our eyes. Now that Spring has sprung, NOW is the time to detox your diet, give it a reboot, and add more fruits and veggies into your life. In other words, hook up the intravenous catheter because this cherry smoothie is what your system needs like-STAT. I say that to say, I had the honor and privilege of viewing your Instagram page over the holidays, let’s just say intervention would probably be the next step, but…
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HEALTHY CHIPOTLE CHICKPEA SALAD
Breaking: Chipotle Chickpea salad coming in spicy! It’s time to add a little spice in your life my friend, and you and I both know you need it. Because according to the calendar, summer is coming to an end; The 4th of July happened, the Olympics came and went, and Labor day is less than two weeks away. As much as I hate to admit it, for all practical purposes, summer is over; you need all the heat you can get before the cold and crisp temperatures begin. Can you imagine your body being fueled on mighty chickpeas that are nutrient dense with iron all covered in a spicy, creamy chipotle sauce with sweet…
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HOW TO MAKE CASHEW CHEESE, BECAUSE IT’S SOUL SATISFYING
And I’m addicted. Intervention at some point should be considered for this obsessed vegan, raw food-loving, coconut water drinking, living fruits eating, sunbathing, cashew cheese spreading Sistah. Yep, intervention is imminent. I’ve made this cashew cheese spread more times than I care to admit publicly. It’s one of my favorite nut cheeses to date. It’s simple easy made with cashews (obviously), spring water, lemon juice, parsley, and salt/pepper. This is how this is gonna down, and trust me it’ll be quick. Question. Have you heard of nut cheese? Well if you haven’t, you’ll learn today it’s a must-have in your repertoire. Nut cheeses are popular in the vegan and raw…
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FRUIT FILLED PAPAYA BOAT
Welcome to Monday! I’m coming to you in real-time this Monday morning with the precursor you need to take your week to the next level. It’s called a fruit-filled papaya boat topped with blackberries, blueberries, sweet strawberries glistening with a drizzle of coconut nectar that will calibrate your chakras and set you straight. Here’s the thing about Monday: You’re exhausted from the weekend because it’s always too short, right? You have a thousand loose ends to tie up from the week prior, and you’ve run out of fingers for the things that still need to be added to, “THE LIST.” Here is something to redeem it, Enter: Coconut Nectar tapped from…
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HEALTHY ASPARAGUS WITH SPELT ANGEL HAIR
May has so many reasons to celebrate. Mother’s Day! My Wedding Anniversary! My son’s Birthday! And this Healthy Asparagus made with spelt angel hair, which has been my go-to, get-folks-fed meal as of late. You can have this dish whipped up and on the table before the dreaded question, “What’s for dinner?” is uttered. It’s a quality cheap, made with REAL ingredients, it’s satisfying, it’s friggin delicious, + you NEED this in your world. With that said, let’s make a happy time in the kitchen, shall we? Things you will need: spelt angel hair, coconut amino, asparagus, green onions, basil leaves, portobello mushroom, Grapeseed Oil, onion powder, and pink Himalayan sea salt.…
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PEAR AND PURPLE POTATO SALAD WITH MUSTARD SEEDS
Before we go all greedy on this pear and purple potato salad, let’s catch up, shall we?! Happy New Year! Happy Martin Luther King, Jr. Day! Yes, it’s been a while my friends, but first things must come first. I hope your New Year has been amazing thus far, you haven’t ditched your resolutions, have you? I’ve learned over the years, that the New Year should be about finishing what you’ve started rather than, starting something new, it’s much easier, and it’s guilt-free in my humble opinion. So, a lot has happened in my life since I last posted. Well, let’s see, I transitioned into a Vegan lifestyle. Yep, I…
