Mandarin Orange & Thyme Palomas
Sweet, tangy, and aromatic, these Mandarin Orange and Thyme Palomas are the perfect cocktail for both holiday celebrations and festive winter evenings.
Celebrating My 2-Year Blog Anniversary & A Throwback Recipe
Slow Cooker Lentil and Butternut Squash Soup was the first official recipe I posted, so I remade it in honor of my blog anniversary! It’s still one of my favorite soup recipes—super easy to make and so cozy and comforting.
Caramel Apple Oatmeal Cake
This Caramel Apple Oatmeal Cake doubles as a breakfast and dessert in one. A delicious cross between baked oatmeal and a caramel apple cake, it’s made with fragrant spices and smooth, creamy date caramel sauce.
Black Tahini Chocolate Bark
Equal parts witchy, elegant, and delicious, this Black Tahini Chocolate Bark is the perfect treat for Halloween or Samhain celebrations.
Spicy Masala Chai Mix
This easy DIY Spicy Masala Chai Mix is a blend of comforting, warming spices like cinnamon, ginger, and allspice.
Roasted Carrots with Yogurt Sauce
Made with a blend of aromatic spices, a creamy garlic yogurt sauce, and crunchy pistachios, these Roasted Carrots with Yogurt Sauce make a delicious side dish or base for protein.
Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins
Made with oat flour and almond flour, these GF pumpkin muffins make the perfect cozy fall breakfast with coffee or tea.
Apple Rosemary Kombucha Mocktails
Made with local apple cider and Healthade Pink Lady Apple kombucha, these autumnal mocktails taste like fall in a glass.
Mini Charcuterie Snack Board (Cheese Board for One)
Great as an afternoon treat or after-school snack, this mini charcuterie board is made with a variety of cheeses, fresh fruit, crunchy crackers, and marcona almonds. The BEST treat for these busy September days!
Halva Smoothie (Cardamom Tahini Rose Smoothie)
Inspired by one of my favorite Middle Eastern desserts, this decadent Halva Smoothie combines some of my favorite flavors—rose, tahini, cardamom, and honey—in one creamy, delicately aromatic frozen treat.
Pink Gingerade Juice
This refreshing juice tastes like summer and looks like a gorgeous deep pink lemonade. I highly recommend using apples with a sweet, crisp, flavor such as Fuji or Pink Lady in this juice--they complement the lemon and ginger perfectly!
Blueberry Lavender Banana Ice Cream
This Blueberry Lavender Banana Ice Cream is dairy-free, vegan-friendly, and sweetened with maple syrup. The base of the ice cream is frozen banana, blended with zingy lemon and soothing lavender and homemade blueberry swirl.
Heirloom Tomato Salad
This time of year, tomatoes are best eaten directly from the vine, sugary sweet and still hot from the sun—in my opinion! But, if you’re looking for a slightly more sophisticated way to eat them (or if you don’t happen to have a ripe tomato plant in your backyard at the moment), this Heirloom Tomato Salad is the next best thing.
Hibiscus Rose Iced Tea (Rose Agua de Jamaica)
If you’re looking for a hydrating, refreshing drink to cool off this summer, look no further than this delicious Hibiscus Iced Tea! This recipe is my take on Agua de Jamaica, a popular Mexican agua fresca made from the petals of the hibiscus flower.
Rainbow Summer Rolls
This recipe is my own version of Vietnamese summer rolls, made with a rainbow of colorful summer vegetables and turmeric noodles. I like to top my summer rolls with a few handfuls of fragrant herbs, and serve them with a Spicy Peanut Dipping Sauce made with peanut butter, soy sauce, sriracha, and ginger.
Tropical Green Smoothie Bowl
When you’re looking for a refreshing way to sneak in some extra greens, these yummy Tropical Green Smoothie Bowls will NEVER let you down.
Lilac Kombucha Cocktails
This delicate, aromatic Lilac Kombucha Cocktail is the ultimate drink for late spring or early summer. Sweet, soft florals pair perfectly with tart, effervescent kombucha—it’s like sipping on a bouquet of flowers!
Rainbow Fruit Tarts with Almond Crust and Lemon Mascarpone Cream
These Rainbow Fruit Tarts are made with gluten-free almond crust and whipped lemon mascarpone filling topped with fresh summer fruit—and they taste just as amazing as they look!!
Chocolate Chia Pudding Cups with Chocolate Cashew Cream
Sweet, chocolatey chia and fluffy, creamy cashew pudding complement each other perfectly, a combination that reminds me of those little layered pudding cups I used to love as a kid--but as a nutritious, dairy-free version.
Hydrating Green Smoothie
Made with ingredients like coconut water, kiwi, and fresh mint, this smoothie is super cooling and refreshing—perfect for those hot summer days!