Sweet & Spicy Chickpeas Going out to eat is something that I have learned to dislike over the past year. Wow, that is so weird to hear me say that because I used to be the person who wanted to only eat out. To the old self, I would have said that restaurant food was so…
Gluten-Free
The Best Vegan Chili
Let’s not talk; let’s just eat! How about some chili??? I made THE best chili EVER! No really. It’s THAT good. I crave this stuff all of the time. (Don’t you just love ridiculous claims like, the best EVER? I think they are so much fun to say…and why not trust it when you see the words BEST?…
Lunchbox Black Bean Quinoa Salad
Such an easy recipe to throw together (and in just a matter of minutes) with an incredible pay off when your kid gives you 2 thumbs up for their lunchbox menu. SIX ingredients makes up this simple Lunchbox Black Bean Quinoa Salad: chock-full of protein from the black beans and quinoa, loaded with veggies and topped…
Vegan Buckwheat Pancakes
Me and gluten-free and vegan baking are like Sammy and Ronnie from “The Jersey Shore.” One minute I love it. The next minute, we are fighting. Everyone in the house seems to be walking on eggshells anytime me and GF baking make up and are back together again because they never know if it…
Vegan Gumbo
Let’s talk about hair for a brief moment, shall we? Hey mother nature, how about laying off the humidity in the air for awhile, okay? The dampness is killing my hair. I would really appreciate it! Love, Cara Here’s a topic: I look like a Hasidic Jewish man. I’m neither a Hasidic Jew nor a…
Vegan Mushroom and Asparagus Risotto
Isn’t it amazing how much one can accomplish within the weekend? AND it’s only Saturday night! I feel so productive–look at me, contributing to society. Or at least to my and those around me’s bellies. Here is my check-off list of things I have made so far (and I said so far because I still…
Cauliflower and Asparagus Soup
i was so happy to drive to L.A. today. (okay, no one says that and to be honest, i really wasn’t happy on the 405 freeway. who ever is???) but today was different because what awaited me in L.A. was one of my closest friends whom i adore and rarely get to see now that she…
