Nuts & Seeds

Bowls of various legumes (chickpeas, green peas, red lentils, canadian lentils, indian lentils, black lentils, green lentils; yellow peas, green mung beans) on wooden background

I admit to a pantry full of nuts and seeds. Not only are they a healthy go-to snack as is they seem to find their way into every meal I prepare. From pesto to cheezy sauces and salad dressings I hope you find something here for your next meal.

Saffron Pumpking Soup

Saffron Pumpkin Soup

By Lauren | July 9, 2021

The saffron in this Saffron Pumpkin soup adds touch of elegance that will make it seem like you’ve made a gourmet restaurant style soup – because you just did! Seed Topping ½ cup pumpkin seeds…

Zucchini Baba Ganoush

Zuchinni Baba Ganoush

By Lauren | July 1, 2021

This is one of those amazingly simple recipes with delightful complex flavors. Perhaps you could serve it alongside of this sourdough gluten free bread? Ingredients 5 medium zucchini 3 heaping tablespoons of tahini A splash…

Whole Grain Sourdough Bread

Sourdough Whole Grain Bread — 2021 Version

By Lauren | January 6, 2021

I love this recipe because it tastes like bread is meant to taste AND it is free from added starches, dairy products, eggs, and yeast. Although the actual effort that goes into this loaf is…

Creamy Lime and Avocado Tart

By Lauren | May 1, 2020

Here’s a delightful guilt-free treat that you can even find time to make midweek. It’s also quarantine shopping friendly… is that a term yet? With only seven simple ingredients, you are almost sure to have…

Nut Butter Coconut Cookies

By Lauren | April 3, 2020

I’m a fan of fruit for breakfast and a plateful of cruciferous veggies for dinner… but some days, we just need cookies. So if you are feeling that today, you have found your answer. Ingredients…

Vegan Chocolate Tart

By Lauren | February 23, 2020

This is an amazingly simple, decadent dessert that no one will believe is vegan and gluten free! Crust 1 cup pitted Medjool dates, soaked in hot water for 10 minutes 1 ¾ cup hazelnuts or…

Super Seeded Chia Breakfast Pudding

By Lauren | February 14, 2020

While I continue to eat my cleansing meal of fruit first thing each morning, the cold of winter often brings a desire for something more. When I came across the recipe that inspired this substantial…

Nutella Chia Parfait

By Lauren | August 11, 2019

I do realize that I am sharing a silly chia pudding recipe during peak veggie season. I get it. This wasn’t planned, but now that I am home I am missing a little taste of…

Awesome Raw Falafel

By Lauren | June 29, 2019

I will admit to being a huge falafel fan — and yet I know well that deep frying doesn’t serve my body. All I have to do to remember is eat a few. 😉 So…

Super Seeded Crackers

By Lauren | April 11, 2019

Here is a recipe to beat all boxed versions — and it’s easier than you think. Play around with the seasonings. Your options are endless! Ingredients 1/4 cup brown or white rice flour 1/4 cup…

Chocolate Chip Cookies

By Lauren | April 6, 2019

I declare this to be THE best gluten-free vegan cookie recipe. And to be sure my claim was true I tested the recipe three times in the last two weeks 😉 It feels pretty much…

Grain-Free Granola

By Lauren | November 1, 2018

There is just one problem with this granola, and that is keeping it on hand because it’s just so delicious! The good news –  making a double batch is no extra effort. Enjoy this list…