Fresh, homemade hummus is incredibly easy to make and can save you a ton of money over the store bought brands. This simple recipe is a perfect starting point that can be easily spiced up to your tastes. One of my favorite things to add is chili paste, like Sambal Oelek. Ingredients15 oz can garbanzo beans, drained (reserving liquid) 1 … [Read more...]
Roasted Salsa
This quick and easy salsa recipe has a rich, smoky flavor from the roasted ingredients and a perfect texture from the blender. It's a great way to use those fresh, summer vegetables.IngredientsMedium tomatoes - 4 Red onion - 1/2 Jalapenos - 2 Red bell peppers - 1 Corn - 1 ear Garlic - 1 clove Lime - 1 … [Read more...]
Fresh Guacamole
I love fresh guacamole and will put it on almost anything. Chips, tacos, salads, burgers, tortilla soup, they're all fair game for a dollop of guacamole. Luckily, fresh guacamole is incredibly easy to make with a good blender.I've purposefully made this recipe to be a bit spicier, but you can adjust the recipe to your heat tolerance by … [Read more...]
Vegan Nacho Cheese
One of my favorite snacks to eat while watching football with friends is nachos and cheese, but I always feel guilty eating cheese from a jar. Luckily, I've found a healthier replacement, this vegan nacho cheese, and I think it even tastes better than regular nacho cheese.Homemade vegan cheese can come in many variations, but this one uses a … [Read more...]
Dill Veggie Dip
This week was a “clean out the fridge” kind of week. (Can anybody else relate? Thanksgiving and holidays requires lots of fridge space!)I found myself loaded with fresh veggies and a full container of Greek yogurt, among plenty of cheese. So dinner became a glorious hodge-podge of veggies and dip, crackers with cheese and hummus, kale chips, … [Read more...]