Black Bean Hummus (gluten free/vegan)

All I have to say about black bean hummus is that it has been on heavy rotation at our house lately because we can’t. stop. eating. it. It’s simple, tastes awesome, is sooo much less expensive than store-bought black bean hummus, and is good for you! What’s not to love about all of that goodness? Oh,…

Healthy Broccoli Salad (gluten free/vegan)

I just devoured — and I am NOT exaggerating here — an absurd amount of this broccoli salad over my kitchen sink before writing this. I couldn’t help myself! Something about that creamy, crunchy salad just instantly transports me back to summers as a kid. It makes me think of the cookouts my dad and stepmom would…

Dark Chocolate & Cherry Energy Bites (gf/vegan/paleoish)

When I first made these energy bites, I wasn’t sure if the dark chocolate and cherry would pair well with the flavor of a nut butter… It does! And, I’ve made these with both peanut butter and almond butter so I can confirm that both of those taste awesome. They have a different taste, for obvious…

Easy Mini Nut Butter Cups (gf/vegan/paleo)

Trust me — you’re going to want to remember this recipe for super-easy, mini nut butter cups the next time you think of reaching for the Reese’s or Justin’s cups. Whip ’em up in minutes, chill them til firm, and voila! And, they are paleo, vegan, gluten-free so that means you can eat extra, right?…

Super Easy Fridge Pickles

Ok, so — making dill pickles in your fridge is a super-easy way to get tangy, crunchy pickles made fresh right at home. You can literally eat them within hours and they are AWESOME. Even better, fresh dill is crazy cheap at the farmer’s market during the summer. The recipe below makes a pretty big batch,…