A fresh, filling, and flavorful Tomato, Onion, and Artichoke Chickpea Salad that is both vegan and gluten-free. It makes for the perfect main or side dish contribution to a spring or summer gathering! I have not mentioned it here on the blog before, but I am a bit of a reality TV junkie. Whether it [...]
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Honey Dijon Almond Crusted Salmon + Honey Dijon Dressed Arugula Salad
April 14, 2015 in Entrees, Recipes, Salads
This post is sponsored by Blue Diamond Almonds.A year ago, I never would have thought I would be eating salmon, much less loving salmon. Now I cannot get enough of it. Though fresh salmon can be on the pricey side (um, $7.99 per filet is rough on my credit card), I try to treat myself to [...]
A super simple Greek-inspired chickpea salad that is chock full of veggies. It is a delicious spring/summer side dish and the perfect make-ahead lunch. I am craving salads like mad right now. Salads with lettuce, salads with pasta (GF now), and of course one of my favorites, chickpea salads. At this point I am not discriminating. [...]
This Pasta Salad and Robert Irvine LIVE Giveaway are sponsored by Omaha Performing Arts. I received free tickets to "Robert Irvine LIVE," but was not compensated in any other way. No, you're eyes aren't playing tricks on you. These pictures do, in fact, look like they are straight out of a Summertime meal. Unfortunately, this [...]
Welcome to the first Friday Foodie Favorites of 2015! With the busyness of the holidays, I have not made a whole lot of new recipes. As a result, I have been relying on your recipes to get me through. I came across a few favorites along the way, and today I am going to share them [...]
The Best CEVG Vegetarian and Vegan Recipes of 2014
January 1, 2015 in Breakfast, Desserts, Entrees, Other, Recipes, Salads, Sandwiches, Snacks
Happy New Year and welcome to 2015! I hope your brand new year is off to a great start. If you are anything like me, your body is craving some good, clean, healthy food after two weeks of eating plenty of junk. Lucky for you, I've got ya covered today with a recap of my favorite [...]
A flavorful French onion-inspired way to make roasted chickpeas. These chickpeas are perfect for snackin' or as soup and salad toppers! I am going to take a stab at what you are probably thinking right now... "Didn't she just share a recipe for roasted chickpeas yesterday?" You, my friend, would be correct! What can I say? I [...]
A sweet and creamy Vanilla Fruit Salad that comes together in 10 minutes flat for any Holiday gathering. Since I am a big-time foodie and love to cook and blog about food, you may think that cooking for holiday gatherings is my idea of fun. Well guess what? That is not always the case! I [...]
Crunchy, spicy, and bold chickpeas that will warm you right up on a brisk Fall day. These chickpeas are the perfect addition to a classic salad. I am a roasted chickpea aficionado. I love them in tacos. I love them in salads. And I love them on their own as a snack. It turns out that [...]
Is there anything better than a BLT sandwich? Maybe a vegan "TLT" in the form of a salad, perhaps? BLTs are just one of those staple sandwiches in the American diet, you know? But maybe not so much for us veggie-eating folks... Just because we do not eat bacon does not mean that vegetarians and [...]
