Hello, Lovelies! Happy 4th of July! I thought I’d stop by the blog and share a cake recipe with you. I whipped up the cake last night, frosted it this morning, and decorated it right before we ate it. It’s super simple to make, and it’s a show stopper. This would make a pretty cake…
hawaiian sweet & sour meatballs
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Sweet and sour meatballs over white rice is one of those things I crave a couple times a year. It’s comfort food for summer, in my opinion. Great for those rainy, somewhat cool days when you can’t really go outside. It’s warm and delicious without being creamy and heavy, and a nice change from boring…
Door County Wisconsin 2021
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asian cucumber salad
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vegan club sandwich
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Sometimes you just have to have a big, delicious sandwich. Before going vegan one of my favorite things to order at restaurants was a giant club sandwich on sourdough. Piled with bacon, and slathered with garlicky aioli. Now that I’m vegan, I like the same thing, but with vegan “meats” and cheeses. My favorite accompaniment…
air fryer maple bars {maple donuts}
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strawberries & cream overnight oats
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Have you ever tried making overnight oats? We love them not only because they’re delicious, but because they’re super quick to make and you can have a healthy, satisfying breakfast ready to eat the next morning. They’re great for busy mornings! I’ve made a few different kinds that we’ve all really enjoyed, such as: carrot…
frozen hot chocolate smoothie
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Do you love frozen hot chocolate? I first discovered it at Dairy Queen years ago. And then, after watching the movie Serendipity, I was in love with the giant goblets of the stuff portrayed in a quaint, romantic setting. I decided to recreate a copycat version of the rich, chocolaty, icy treat. Well, guess what?…
4 ingredient fudgy chocolate pudding brownies
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These brownies are super fudgy, rich, and chocolaty. Perfect for when the chocolate craving strikes. On top of being completely delicious, they’re easy to make and only call for 4 ingredients! Yes! Only 4. If you want to make these vegan, it’s very easy. Just use plain, unsweetened soy milk when making the instant pudding,…
mango black bean tacos
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Hello Friends! I’ve been enjoying eating (mostly) clean these days. The majority of my meals are whole foods with nothing processed. I love cooking this way. Everything is fresh, vibrant, and delicious. For this recipe you only need a few minutes, and dinner is done. Whip up a batch of my cashew cream if you’re…