I don't know if you have noticed, but there are "natural flavors" in most everything these days and they are far from natural!!! Even plain non-dairy milks have natural flavors (for what reason?!)....
Vegan
Raw Vegan Caesar Dressing
I have this (dairy free) vegan Caesar salad dressing recipe memorized because I make it every week for Johny. You probably know that I transitioned to a nutrient-dense, whole food, plant...
Curried Apple Butternut Squash Soup
This soup is delicious and perfect for fall! I love the warm, delicious fall flavors and its nice to branch away from cinnamon and pumpkin sometimes (although I LOVE those too!) I made this...
Vegan Scalloped Potatoes!
Vegan Scalloped potatoes! These are Ah-Mazing and Delicious! Usually, scalloped potatoes and the world "healthy" aren't in the same sentence! But these are dairy free and only nutrient-dense whole...
Ginger Carrot Soup
Ginger carrot soup is easy and delicious. Cheap too! This is a great seasonal soup for these cooler fall nights and SO easy! It is loaded with vitamins, minerals, phytonutrients, and anti-oxidants....
Raw Gingerbread Cookies
These raw gingerbread cookies are a snap to make, but you will need a dehydrator, or an oven on low temp. Medjool dates are creamy and LEGAL in my diet! I know the world is pretty...
Winter Veggie Soup
Who doesn't love a heart bowl of soup on a bone-chilling day? Try this easy but delicious winter veggie soup. If you have the base ingredients of some broth and red lentils on hand, it's a snap. ...
Heavy Metal Detox Morning Smoothie
Toxins come in all shapes and sizes. And since the Industrial Revolution, we have been exposed to hundreds of thousands of chemicals. We are not only exposed, we are now passing them on to the...
Wild Rice Stuffing
Looking for a healthier alternative to the classic Thanksgiving stuffing? Look no further! This recipe does take some time but is so worth it! It's both lighter and more nutritious than the classic,...
Pumpkin Spice Latte (with a healthy twist!)
You can't resist pumpkin spice lattes this time of year! But I'm always hesitant to buy them at a coffee shop - even in decaf - because who knows what they put in it (often fake syrupy flavorings)....
Harvest Vegetable Soup
I made this Harvest Vegetable Soup for dinner last night and it was a huge hit! This is a perfect recipe for this time of year. It is prime time for all of these vegetables, I'm sure you could find...
Fruit Salad with Honey Lime Dressing
Here's something to satisfy your sweet tooth! If you're not familiar with coconut sugar it is a great alternative to the white processed sugar. You can substitute it 1:1 for regular sugar in any...
Cilantro Lime Garlic Cashew Sauce
This is a delightful fresh-tasting sauce. If you leave it on the thicker side, it's great as a dip. If you dilute it a bit, you could also use as a healthy whole-foods salad dressing. The fresh...
Vegan Crockpot Bolognese over Zucchini Noodles
As you probably know by now, I changed my diet when I was diagnosed with chronic Lyme disease in 2015. If you are new to chronic Lyme, being diagnosed with it is about like being told you have...
The Easiest Raw Beet and Carrot Slaw
Need a last minute side to bring to Thanksgiving or Christmas? Look no further! No cooking required here! Both carrots and beets are in season and both ingredients are anti-oxidant rich and support...
Vegan Mushroom Gravy
Whether you are paleo or plant-based, potatoes or mock-cauli-potatoes, are a staple at most Thanksgiving tables. Both are healthy for you. If you are paleo, it is important to eat a lot of veggies...
Apple-Cranberry Grain-Free Stuffing
Apple cranberry stuffing for Thanksgiving, or any fall day you want to nourish your cells! Can you believe it's that time of year already?? This apple-cranberry combo is perfect for the holiday...
Vegan Sweet Potato, Cauliflower Bisque
Sweet potato is a healing and nutritious vegetable. They help to lower blood pressure and reduce stress. They are one of the best anti-cancer foods, and can particularly help to prevent...
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Pear and Thyme
It's finally feeling like fall this week, the town is covered with orange and yellow leaves and we even have snow in the mountains! I love fall and all the new foods it brings!...
Pumpkin Bisque
Fall is here. The garden is pumpkin'ing out pumpkins & squash! Ha! We're starting to have some chilly days here in Montana. It's feeling like fall and has me craving soup! I love love love...
Summertime Green Gazpacho
Happy Labor Day weekend! Before heading out for a fun long weekend, I wanted to share a recipe from the blog I'm Bored Let's Go... As you know, we garden and it's pumping out the veggies. This cold...
Tomato Basil Zucchini Noodles
I love zucchini but if you're getting as much of it in your garden as I am, you may be looking for ways to use it up! Look no further- this is a one pot meal you can make in under 30 minutes....
Zucchini Noodles with Avocado Pesto
Zucchini noodles are so popular for a lot of reasons right now. Paleo folks love them because they are grain-free and low-carb. I love them because I have a personal goal to eat as many servings of...
Lemon and Herb Potato Salad
I love this lightened up version of potato salad. I use organic Yukon Gold potatoes as they are creamy and moist, and don't require a lot of dressing and/or liquid like potato salad usually does. ...
Raw, Vegan Chocolate Cherry ‘Cheesecake’
Here's an amazing frozen dessert recipe to satisfy your sweet tooth this summer! Here in Montana, we are known for our cherries and this is a great way to incorporate them into a meal or use up any...
Grilled Portobellos with Avocado Chimichurri
As you maybe know, I eat a VERY plant-based diet. And my main focus is to eat fruits, veggies (starchy or non-starchy) and leafy greens. And although we raise our own beef and can buy an organic...
Raw, Dairy Free, Spinach Soup (on the go!)
I know. It sounds AWFUL. I saw a post for raw spinach soup and how nutritious it was but it took me MONTHS to actually try it. I'm glad you are here because it's better than it sounds. And if it...
Creamy “Orange Julius” Smoothie
As a kid, I remember going to Orange Julius at the mall, and getting one of their flagship smoothies. It's been 40 years or so but my guess is that they were based in dairy (and maybe natural and...
Satisfying Creamy Fennel & Thyme Soup
I have a lot of goals in life, but in regards to my food & diet, one of my goals is to eat a WIDE variety of plant foods. I believe they are all medicinal although we don't always have the...
Quick Cauliflower Fried “Rice”
Here's another twist on a classic Chinese take-out favorite. Instead of rice it uses cauliflower "rice" to give it the same texture as rice but more health benefits. Cauliflower is loaded with...
Mashed Butternut Squash and Sweet Potato with Pecans
Looking for a last minute Thanksgiving side? Look no further! Sweet potatoes and butternut squash are naturally sweet and with the lightly sweetened pecans on top, this slightly sweet dish is the...
Roasted Butternut Squash with Cinnamon
Butternut squash is another fall favorite of mine. It's great source of vitamin A, vitamin C, potassium and fiber. This versatile vegetable is great in soups, as a side, mashed, roasted, or stuffed....
Creamy Tahini Broccoli
I love recipes with less than 5 ingredients! It makes cooking good food fun and easy! This recipe is so good and only uses THREE ingredients! Tahini is just ground sesame seeds. Kind of like...
Grapefruit and Roasted Beet Salad with Lime Vinaigrette
Both beets and onions are in season right now, here's a great recipe to use both! I recently had a similar salad at Snake River Brewing down in Jackson, WY. It was so delicious I've been trying to...
Homemade Ketchup
Who doesn't love ketchup?! You did until you read the ingredients on the back, right? I just made my own and I am so excited to share the recipe with you! There are a ton of recipes out there, so I...
Baked Beet Chips
Beets are a favorite vegetable of ours in the summer when we can grow our own. We love them roasted, steamed, or raw grated in a salad. And occasionally juiced too! This recipe is quick and easy and...
Green Beans with Basil Vinaigrette
I've been getting a ton of both green beans and basil from my garden lately and this was a great way to use some of both! I love making homemade dressings. Red wine vinegar is a pantry must have!...
Simple Vegetarian Curry
I made this for lunch today and it was delicious! If you like hot and spicy foods add some chipotle powder or hot red pepper. Personally, I can't handle much heat but it does have its benefits....
Lentil Salad
This lentil salad is super easy to make. I made it last week and kept it in the fridge and ate it for lunch and served as a side all week! Lentils are a nice source of protein for those of us on...
Turmeric Salad Dressing
Turmeric is related to the ginger plant has been used for thousands of years to treat a variety of health conditions. Its most common use is in curry, but there are so many things you can use...