pasta

Meatless Monday: Pasta With Light & Creamy Whipped Pea Ricotta Sauce

There are some people who don’t like pasta. Today’s recipe is for the other 95% of you. With so many options to choose from (wheat, gluten-free, quinoa, chickpea, einkorn), it’s no wonder so many of us still find a place in our hearts—and stomachs—for noodles.

Pasta With Creamy Cashew Squash Sauce (Vegan)

Do you ever crave a nice bowl of pasta when it’s cold out?  What about a bowl of pasta with creamy (vegan) sauce? If yes, you’ve come to the right place. In today’s recipe I’m going to teach you how to whip up a comforting bowl of orecchiette with spinach and a nutritious, flavorful, cashew based sauce. Because food should, of course, taste great, but that isn’t enough. It should make you feel great too.

Veggie-Packed Gluten-Free Peanut Sauce With Noodles

Anyone who knows me knows that I’m a peanut butter addict! Whenever I see something with peanut sauce on a menu, I just HAVE to get it—it doesn’t even matter what it is. I love peanut butter so much that I decided to elevate my obsession to another level and make a batch of peanut noodles. The great thing about peanut noodles is that the recipe is super simple.

Sweet & Sour Butternut Squash Orzo

Butternut squash is abundant ‘round these parts lately.  It’s in our CSA box, at the farmers market, at the grocery store and the farm stand.  I’m not complaining!  Butternut squash is a delicious and versatile ingredient that I enjoy cooking with (even if I still struggle to cut it open sometimes).  I often make some version of a butternut squash risotto, but this recipe is a delightful twist on

Quinoa Or Couscous?

The Scoop on Quinoa:

  • Related more to spinach and beets, quinoa is primarily grown for its edible seeds but is considered a pseudo-cereal since it does not belong to the grass family like other cereals do.
  • Historically quinoa was first cultivated in the Latin corridors of Ecuador, Columbia, Peru, and Bolivia.
  • The quinoa you find in supermarkets is mostly sold after it’s been rinsed of its saponin content.

The Fuss About Couscous (With Sweet & Savory Recipes)

It sounds exotically hilarious and frankly, it’s impossible to say without a bit of a snigger. But laugh as you may, couscous is a powerhouse of nutrients that can definitely add to your health quotient... 

 

5 Ways To Kick-Off Summer (with Pea Zucchini Mint Pasta Recipe)

Summer is my favorite season, hands down. That's why I'm always so excited when June 21st rolls around (it means summer is officially here!). It reminds me of days spent with my friends, good laughs, and pool parties. Throughout my childhood, I would be in the pool practically every day in the summer. I lived in an apartment complex (and still do) that had a community pool for residents only. All my friends would always be there and we'd spend hours upon hours swimming, playing pool games, and just goofing off.

Organic Home Garden Series: 7 Basic Steps For Seed Sprouting

Sprouting seeds is a smart and healthy way to use up any leftover seeds you may have from your garden. Sprouted seeds have been recorded as being consumed and grown over many centuries. Not only does sprouting seeds provide a quick way to grow and provide fresh vegetables, but it also allows for a way for food to be grown indoors during the cold weather.

10 Ingredients Vegans Should Avoid

If you’re following a strictly plant-based diet, you’re probably aware of how difficult it can be to decipher whether or not a packaged food is vegan. Many people assume that products that don’t contain meat, butter, cheese, or eggs are surely vegan; however, unfortunately, it is much more complicated than that.

Hearty, Spicy Marinara Sauce

Everyone in my family is fond of heavy white sauces, but not me; I’ve always been a fan of this thing called flavor. If you think you’re more of a white sauce person, think again. This velvety, luscious red sauce will even win over the hearts of Italians who think their nonna's “gravy” is the best hands down.