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Blood Orange Ricotta Toast with Cardamom & Pistachios

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Shake up your breakfast routine with a toast combination that satisfies all cravings. Slightly sweet, salty, savory, creamy, and crunchy. This blood orange ricotta toast will be a new favorite. Toast is such a great snack or mini meal. You can make it savory or sweet and top it with really anything that's in season. This variation has a little … [Read more...] about Blood Orange Ricotta Toast with Cardamom & Pistachios

Spicy Oat Milk Hot Chocolate

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A cozy and creamy hot drink laced with flavors of a classic Mexican hot chocolate, in a plant-based version. Spicy Oat Milk Hot Chocolate will be a new favorite indulgence on snowy days. Is it just me, or is there nothing cozier than a creamy and frothy cup of hot chocolate? I love drinking it while relaxing at night because it's like a … [Read more...] about Spicy Oat Milk Hot Chocolate

Roasted Cauliflower with Tahini, Nuts & Dried Fruit

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Roasted cauliflower gets an upgrade with crunchy pistachios, sweet golden raisins and a lemon tahini sauce drizzle. Pair it with a piece of grilled fish for an elevated, yet simple, weeknight dinner. Cauliflower seems to be the "it" vegetable right now, doesn't it? Everyday on Instagram I see a new twist. Today cauliflower is PIZZA CRUST. … [Read more...] about Roasted Cauliflower with Tahini, Nuts & Dried Fruit

Vegetarian Burrito Bowls with Green Goddess Dressing

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These vegetarian burrito bowls are a weeknight favorite elevated with a punchy, flavor-packed dressing. Use whatever fresh herbs you have on hand to create something slightly different every time. We all have that go-to weeknight dinner that can be thrown together with pantry staples and random extra produce. Kitchen sink salads, chickpea … [Read more...] about Vegetarian Burrito Bowls with Green Goddess Dressing

Top 10 Recipes of 2020

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It's been another delicious year of recipes in my little nook of the internet! Hopefully I've accomplished my goal of showing you that plant-forward cooking can be both approachable and full of flavor. Here are my top 10 most popular recipes of 2020. Fruit Pizza with Oat & Almond Butter Crust Coming in at number ten is this insanely … [Read more...] about Top 10 Recipes of 2020

Double Chocolate Almond Flour Banana Muffins

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These almond flour banana muffins have a double-dose of chocolate! They're perfect if you're looking for a nutrient-dense snack or breakfast for the week. With a small amount of added sugar and no added oil or butter, you won't believe how delicious and moist they are. How many muffin recipes do you have in your current rotation? I have two … [Read more...] about Double Chocolate Almond Flour Banana Muffins

Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad with Maple Mustard Dressing

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Shaved brussels sprouts are a no-cook vegetable side for your holiday tables that is sure to be a favorite! With just six ingredients, this salad comes together fast and doesn't take up any oven space. The tangy dressing clings to the brussels and grated apples. Toasted almonds add crunch. When it comes to Thanksgiving there are two types of … [Read more...] about Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad with Maple Mustard Dressing

2020 Gift Guide for Foodies

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It's the best time of the year! I always look so forward to putting together a gift guide featuring some awesome food-related holiday gifts. These are unique and special items that you won't necessarily find at the big box stores. Jump on holiday sales early to get them at a great price! GroundUp PDX Nut Butter Holiday Tasting Flight - the nut … [Read more...] about 2020 Gift Guide for Foodies