Last summer a few of my friends and my online community participated in a 5-Day Summer Salad Challenge. Of the 5 Salads, I created a recipe for the Strawberry, Apple Walnut Super Green Salad. We paired it with a homemade balsamic vinaigrette dressing.

This Vegan Green Goddess Dressing is not just for salads, it can be used as a dip, or you can spread it on wraps for a flavor upgrade. This recipe features Avacado which is full of nutritional value.

This week, my co-workers and I were having a discussion on the benefits of brown rice vs. white rice, but We all agreed that cooking brown rice isn't quite as straightforward as its white counterpart; it demands a bit more care and attention. Fortunately, after some trial and error, I’ve gotten it down to a science so I can now share it with you. Before delving into the recipe, let's take a moment to uncover some of the health advantages that brown rice brings to the table.

This summer a few of my friends and my online community participated in a 5-Day Summer Salad Challenge.

We’re just a couple of days away from November and the temps here in Houston dropped below 50 degrees! A huge shift from the 100+ degree temps when I first arrived here. As soon as I feel a shift in temperature, my taste buds follow. I don’t do pasta often but I really wanted something hearty, full of flavor that could last us a couple of days so I went with this Vegan Baked Ziti.

I grew up hating Brussels sprouts (being a follower) which is insane because I’ve always loved cabbage. Brussels sprouts are part of the cabbage family and are known for their distinctive appearance – small, green, round heads resembling miniature cabbages. They’re also really healthy and contain vitamins, fiber, and antioxidants, making them a healthy addition to your meals or even as a salad. My favorite way to prepare and eat them is by roasting them and gazing with Balsamic.

It’s officially soup season and I’m starting it off with this this Vegan Wild Rice and Mushroom Soup. It’s rich, creamy, and full of flavor without the need for dairy. It's perfect for a comforting, warming meal.

This fresh and summery pineapple pico de gallo takes a few minutes to prepare with only a handful of ingredients and is naturally vegan and gluten-free.

This summer a few of my friends and my online community participated in a 5-Day Summer Salad Challenge.

This summer a few of my friends and my online community participated in a 5-Day Summer Salad Challenge.

This summer a few of my friends and my online community participated in a 5-Day Summer Salad Challenge.

Over the past couple of weeks, I’ve been making an effort to reduce the use of Processed/Packaged Foods in my Recipes and diet. Although quick and convenient, Processed Foods can have High Sodium/Salt content and also contain Additives and Preservatives that aren’t the best for your health.

I love Vinaigrette Salad Dressings! Only a couple on the shelves do it for me. So I started working on perfecting my own White Wine Vinaigrette a while back and I think I’ve almost got it just right for my taste buds.