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This abundant Italian salad is the perfect compliment to any meal! It is filled with roasted red peppers, marinated artichokes, and drizzled with a simple parmesan herb dressing. Serving up this very large and very delicious Italian salad today! And it's filled with a lot of my favorite things - roasted red peppers, marinated artichoke hearts, and crispy homemade croutons! This salad ha ...

Pasta fagioli soup is an Italian classic! Enjoy this vegetarian version that is thick and stew-like and each bite is full of hearty pasta and beans. One of my favorite Italian soups is the classic pasta e fagioli - which in english means pasta and beans. Each spoonful of this soup consists of pasta noodles, beans, and the few vegetables involved are chopped very small and used as accent ...

This baked rigatoni is the ultimate pasta dinner! Thick pasta noodles layered with a blend of melted cheeses and tossed with a medley of delicious roasted vegetables. When it comes to baking pasta, we all know about the famous lasagne. But, let me tell you about baked rigatoni... this specific recipe is layered with cooked noodles, a blend of three melted cheeses, and a medley of roasted vege ...

Start your morning with this nourishing blueberry spinach smoothie that is filled with nutrient-rich superfoods! It is perfectly sweet in flavor and has a thick & creamy consistency. Lately, I've been making this blueberry smoothie every morning for Drew and I. We both absolutely love the taste, the creamy texture, and all the nutritious ingredients that can easily be added to it. Y ...

This crowd-pleasing breakfast pizza is a delicious new way to start the day! Make it happen in just a quick 10 minutes by using naan bread as your dough. It's simple yet full of flavor, and perfect for weekend brunching! Pizza for breakfast is always a good idea. If you've never had such a thing as a breakfast pizza, you're in for a treat! It's basically a cheesy crust with a runny egg baked ...

This crowd-pleasing vegetarian taco salad is filled with bright flavors and simple ingredients! Fire roasted corn, creamy avocado, and fresh salsa, all tossed in a homemade cilantro lime dressing. The most delicious and simple taco salad around! We have been making this salad almost every night with our dinners because it is just that good. It's packed with vegetables, has so much fresh fla ...

These flourless chocolate chip cookies are super peanut buttery, decadent, and consist of only 7 simple pantry ingredients (and no flour!). Today is all about these thick and chewy chocolate studded cookies! They contain no flour, no refined sugar, and are truly perfect for any occasion. I adapted these from my 5-Ingredient Flourless Peanut Butter Cookies and I have to say - I'm a huge fan! ...

These crunchy black bean tacos are super fast to make and a delicious plant-based dinner! You'll only need 10 minutes for cooking and 7 simple ingredients to make it all happen. We've been really enjoying these tacos over the last few weeks. They've got crunchy taco shell, garlic-y black beans, and then are topped with layers of flavor from salsa, cilantro, to red onions. We love how tasty and ...

Learn how to make my family's famous vegetable lasagna without ricotta cheese! It's layered with rich marinara, roasted carrots & peppers, mushrooms, and spinach. A healthier version of one of my all-time favorite meals! I am truly the happiest when eating lasagna. What could be better than a stack of thin noodles layered with rich marinara, chopped vegetables, and melted cheese?! That's ...

Whether you're trying to limit your dairy intake or you have an intolerance, you will absolutely love these crowd-pleasing dairy free cinnamon rolls! They taste just like the classic doughy rolls we all know and love, but are made with dairy-free ingredients.           I'll admit it, I absolutely love cinnamon rolls. They're a once in awhile indulgence that I simply c ...

This lentil bolognese is a delicious spin on a classic "meat sauce". It's super filling and loaded with so many hearty vegetables! Red meat sauce or "bolognese" is a classic dish in Italian cuisine! It's usually made with ground beef, onions & garlic, maybe even some carrots, and is dressed in a traditional red sauce. This lentil bolognese is my take on the beloved "meat sauce" but i ...

You will love every bite of this super moist oatmeal banana bread! It's peanut buttery, naturally sweetened, and is the most delicious dairy-free + gluten-free friendly bread. One thing I absolute love about banana bread is it doesn't have a season. You can make it year round and love it for all occasions! This oatmeal banana bread tastes a lot like a classic banana loaf but is filled with who ...