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March 11, 2021
Buffalo White Bean Kale Salad with Blue Cheese Yogurt Dressing

This Buffalo White Bean Kale Salad with Blue Cheese Yogurt Dressing is a hearty and delicious vegetarian lunch or side perfect for any time of year! We are in that in-between part of the year here in the Midwest where it’s starting to warm up but spring produce hasn’t popped up just yet. The warmer […]
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March 3, 2021
No-Bake Date Brownies

These No-Bake date brownies are a perfect vegan afternoon pick-me-up for when you are craving chocolate but want something a little on the healthier side. This recipe comes from Simply Delicious Vegan by Caitlin Shoemaker (which was gifted to me from Abrams Books). It’s officially cookbook season again! And if you are sick of hearing […]
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February 17, 2021
Hot Buttered Rum Affogato

Swapping out bitter coffee for hot buttered rum in this playful twist on a traditional Affogato. This Hot Buttered Rum Affogato is a delicious winter treat perfect for when you are craving ice cream but also want something warm! This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Hudsonville Ice Cream. The opinions and […]
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February 8, 2021
Brown Butter Sour Cream Pound Cake + A Giveaway!

This Brown Butter Sour Cream Pound Cake recipe is from my upcoming cookbook, Tables and Spreads! It’s delicious on it’s own with a cup of tea or as a dipper into either of the two chocolate fondue recipes in Tables and Spreads. I’ll be sharing a few recipes from my new cookbook over the next […]
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February 6, 2021
Mascarpone Risotto With Orange and Fennel

This Mascarpone Risotto with Orange and Fennel is a delicious vegetarian main – perfect for date night or when you are craving hearty Italian food. I’ve been sitting on the idea of this risotto for a few months because I knew I wanted to save it for this time of year since it would make […]
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January 28, 2021
12 Vegetarian Soup Recipes

Today I’ve rounded up 12 vegetarian soup recipes to satisfy whatever your craving might be – we’ve got soups filled with vegetables, beans, and noodles. Some of the soups are smooth and velvety while others are chunky and full of texture. We got a heavy snowfall last night which inspired a soup craving today that […]
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January 25, 2021
Announcing My Third Cookbook: Tables & Spreads – Available For Pre-Order Now!

Tables & Spreads comes out on May 4th but you can pre-order is NOW from your favorite retailer! I’m so excited to finally get to tell you all about a project I’ve been working on for the last two and a half years – my third cookbook! I’m so proud of this book because I […]
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January 21, 2021
Smoky Vegetarian Red Beans and Rice

This Smoky Vegetarian Red Beans and Rice recipe is loaded with up melt-in-your-mouth vegetables that are tender and packed with flavor. I made it a goal to post more entree and meal type recipes around VV as I was starting to notice my go-tos are breakfast and sweets recipes. Since then, I’ve posted about Chorizo-Spiced […]
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January 15, 2021
Celery Salad with Radish, Cranberries, and Walnuts

This Celery Salad with Radish, Cranberries, and Walnuts is a hearty winter salad that requires less than 10 ingredients and can be put together in just a few minutes! I’ve been posting A LOT of soups and stews lately because that is mostly what I turn to this time of year. I love making just […]
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January 12, 2021
Curried Carrot Soup With Maple Roasted Chickpeas

This Curried Carrot Soup with Maple Roasted Chickpeas soup is a vibrant winter vegetarian recipe. The base is packed with vegetables while the topping brings extra texture and protein. PIN IT We are now in the thick of winter here in the Midwest and the grey cold days make me crave nothing but warm soup […]
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