Tag Archives: Vegan Food Share

B.A.L.T Wrap & Spicy Yam Fries

IMG_6050

This was super yummy & only about $5 for the entire meal per person (at a restaurant you would pay double that). Plus the sweet potatoes, avocado & lettuce are all in season! Yum, yum, yum. I wanted to share this because it was so delicious and easy to make.

Continue reading

Pistachio Sugar Cookie With A Chocolate Drizzle

I entered these cookies in a bake-off and unfortunately they did not win (darn) but every person that taste tested them when I created the recipe said they were (and I quote) the BEST cookies they’ve ever had.

I purchased the pistachio flour at my local farmer’s market in Los Angeles from the  Santa Barbara Pistachio Company (they sell at a few farmer’s markets in Southern California, here’s the full list and also at select Whole Foods) and I’m obsessed with their products. You can also look up recipes to make your own pistachio flour (all you need are pistachios! it’s pretty easy)

IMG_3744

Makes: Approximately 24 cookies

Ingredients:

  • 1.5 cups all purpose flour
  • 1.5 cups pistachio flour (For the pistachio flour,
  • 1.5 cups cane sugar
  • 1 cup earth balance buttery spread, melted
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chunks (dairy-free)
  • 1/4 cup rice milk
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 Tbsp corn starch
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp cream of tartar Green & red sprinkles
  • Red colored sanding sugar

To Make:

Pre-heat your oven to 350 degrees.

In a large mixing bowl, combine all purpose flour, pistachio flour, cane sugar and baking soda and mix thoroughly. In a smaller mixing bowl, combine melted earth balance buttery spread, vanilla extract, 1/4 cup rice milk, corn starch and cream of tartar and whisk together until it’s a smooth, even consistency.

IMG_3760

IMG_3769

Pour mixture intro the larger mixing bowl with dry ingredients and mix together. Make golf ball sized dough balls and place on nonstick cookie sheets. You want these to be the shapes of golf balls so when they bake down, they’re crispy on the outside and gooey on the inside (they’re delicious).

IMG_3773

IMG_3785

Bake for 12 – 14 minutes (mine took 14 but check at 12 to avoid burning, ovens can vary). Remove from oven and cool for 5 minutes. While the cookies are cooling down, measure 1 cup semisweet chocolate chunks and place in a small sauce pan. Heat for approximately 5 minutes over low/medium heat, consistently stirring to avoid burning until it turns into a nice melted chocolate sauce.

IMG_3826

IMG_3842

IMG_3855

Put your cookies on wax paper or plates. Drizzle chocolate sauce over cookies. Top with sprinkles and red sanding sugar. Serve with your favorite non-dairy milk. Happy Holidays 🙂

IMG_3975

IMG_4001

IMG_3996

Kris Carr’s Penne A La Vodka


This pasta dish is just spectacular. I never use that word, but it truly is and the cashew cream sauce really takes it to the next level of pasta. I made this last night for a little Italian dinner on our rooftop with a friend and it was a hit.

Continue reading

Caramelized Strawberry-Coconut Oatmeal


Who wants dessert for breakfast? This oatmeal tastes just like dessert- with healthy wholesome ingredients like strawberries, pistachios, chia seeds and oats and some added sweetness with the coconut flakes, coconut milk & coconut nectar.

Continue reading

Fruit & Mint Salad


This beautiful fruit salad makes a lovely dessert, snack or breakfast side dish. It is light, healthy and refreshing on a hot summer day plus it’s packed with lots of energy-boosting vitamins and minerals to keep you going. All ingredients are fresh at the local farmer’s market now, so enjoy them while they’re in season!

Continue reading

Hummus & Veggie Sandwich Lunch Box

Head to your local farmer’s market, co-op, bakery or grocery store and pick out a loaf of your favorite whole grain bread (or make your own!) For me this week it was a garlic and herb organic whole grain round loaf from the farmer’s market that is the size of my face. Use your new fresh-baked bread to make a delicious fresh vegetable sandwich 🙂

Continue reading

Light Mock “Tuna” Salad Sandwich

This is the lighter version of the mock tuna salad. While I don’t typically count calories, this sandwich only has 295 calories  so it’s perfect to pair with a vegetable soup or another side dish. It also makes a great snack spread onto crackers. It’s soy and gluten-free too for all of those with food allergies/intolerances. I will be posting a heartier version in the coming weeks for a tuna melt and also a nicoise salad 🙂

Continue reading