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Kale Salad with Roasted Chickpeas and Tahini Dressing

I was browsing Instagram the other day and I saw a salad that looked so good, I knew I had to make it immediately. Like many food photos on Instagram, this one didn’t come with a recipe. So I decided … Continue reading

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Immune-Boosting Mango Raspberry Smoothie

This smoothie is as bright as it looks in the picture. I swear. No tinkering or filters…it’s actually that vibrant. It’s the perfect thing to drink when you feel like you’re getting a cold, which usually happens to me once … Continue reading

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Baked Tofu with Coconut Kale

I made this baked tofu and coconut kale a couple weeks ago but I forgot to tell you about it. All that changes now. I usually shy away from making tofu because it requires more effort, sometimes to no avail. … Continue reading

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The Best Green Smoothie EVER

I’d like to interrupt this baking spree with the best green smoothie I’ve ever made. I am not exaggerating. In the winter, I drink fewer green smoothies. Maybe it’s because it’s cold outside and the idea of adding anything semi-frozen … Continue reading

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Tahini Orange Cacao Nib Granola from The First Mess

Tahini is quickly becoming one of my favorite ingredients. It’s so versatile. You can use it to make hummus, but you can also use it on toast, in salad dressings, in sauces, in stir-fries…the possibilities are endless. So when I … Continue reading

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Twice Roasted Maple Sweet Potatoes

If you follow this blog or my Instagram, it’s no secret that I love sweet potatoes. They’re one of my favorite foods year-round but I especially love them during the winter, when the cold weather almost drives me insane and … Continue reading

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Turmeric Maple Granola

I’ve wanted to make turmeric granola for a while. Last night, I finally got around to it. Granola is one of my favorite things to bake because it’s so easy. You mix a bunch of nuts, seeds, oats, and sweetener … Continue reading

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Stuffed Sweet Potato with Kale Mint Salad

This is one of the best vegan recipes I’ve ever made. I’m going to make it again and again for dinner because it’s so delicious and (relatively) easy. I like stuffed sweet potatoes because they’re the vegetable equivalent of a … Continue reading

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Maple Ginger Oatmeal

When I was living in France, I chaperoned a school trip to London. It was one of the best and most exhausting experiences of my life: Best because I realized that I could keep track of 50 fifth-graders in a … Continue reading

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Vegan Shamrock Smoothie

This is one of the best green drinks I’ve ever made. Now that I’ve had it, there’s no going back. I like to have a green smoothie at least once a week for breakfast. It makes my insides feel good … Continue reading

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