Basil Olive Oil
Basil-Infused Olive Oil. Very simple to make, this fragrant olive oil adds a hint of basil to salads, scrambled eggs, or your favorite gluten-free bread. Basil Olive Oil by Laura Friendly Start to...
View ArticleMushroom Seasoning Salt
Right now, I’m in love with mushrooms. Both their texture and earthly flavor add something interesting to any meal. One way to make this savory ingredient more accessible is to create a Mushroom...
View ArticleVegan Yogurt Herb Dip
Vegan Yogurt Herb Dip. I love discovering different techniques and Martha’s Garlic-Herb Yogurt Cheese is a brilliant idea. This dip is very easy to create and makes a wonderful appetizer. Because soy...
View ArticleDeviled Eggs
I love Deviled Eggs, bI have to be honest, my inspiration for this post is really the beautiful egg platter. I bought this platter a few seasons back (from Anthropologie) and stumbled across it last...
View ArticleVegan Roasted Pepper Soup
Something I enjoy throughout the year is soup. Hot or cold, sweet or salty, spicy or savory, it’s always delicious. Today’s Vegan Roasted Pepper Soup, is easy to make and perfect warm or cool. Vegan...
View ArticleVegan Blueberry Fruit Dip
Blueberries are one of my favorite Michigan crops. Every July, when the weather is warm, you can find this delicious fruit throughout the state. For this weeks post I decided to create a twist on a...
View ArticleVegan Chocolate Truffles
Chocolate is my weakness. The rich flavor is something I simply can not get enough of. Bold or delicate, velvety or smooth, bitter or sweet, I love it. This weeks post, Vegan Chocolate Truffles,...
View ArticleGluten-Free Vegan Strawberry Cupcakes
Creating a Gluten-Free Vegan Cupcake has been on my to-do list for months. With the return to summer and the abundance of fresh fruit, I felt like the timing was just right. Introducing… a Vegan...
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Coconut Mango Cocktail
Coconut Mango Cocktail In preparation for the 4th of July—my favorite time of year—I’ve been experimenting with cooling drinks to help beat the heat. This Coconut Mango Cocktail is refreshing, simple...
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Sweet Potato and Bacon Sliders
Sweet Potato and Bacon Sliders This week’s post for Sweet Potato and Bacon Sliders is from my Special Man Friend (Jon). Last month, while traveling for work, Jon came across a street vendor making a...
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Vegan Gluten-Free Granola
Vegan Gluten-Free Granola Vegan Gluten-Free Granola. This week’s post is both simple and quick. Gluten-free granola is easy to make and if you buy your ingredients in bulk, you can save quite a bit of...
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Vegan Kale Smoothie
Vegan Kale Smoothie Vegan Kale Smoothie. I’ve been on a kale kick. I love vegetables and kale is no exception. It’s wonderful hot or cold, stir fried, steamed or chopped up into a salad. Of the many...
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Vegan Pepper Leek and Onion Soup
Vegan Pepper Leek and Onion Soup Vegan Pepper Leek and Onion Soup. Last week the temperature dropped just enough to make me pull on a sweatshirt and start thinking about soup. Soup is one of my...
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Pineapple Salsa
Pineapple Salsa Hawaiian inspired Pineapple Salsa – yum! The past two months have been such a wonderful blur. My life has been filled with the final stages of wedding planning and on October 5th, I...
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Hawaiian Pineapple Chili
Hawaiian Pineapple Chili Hawaiian Pineapple Chili. A few weeks ago, my work decided to throw a chili cook-off. Still feeling inspired by my Hawaiian Honeymoon, I decided to make a Pineapple Chili....
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Easy Pot Roast
Easy Pot Roast As the Christmas weather begins to settle in I’m ready for easy-to-make comfort foods. One of the simplest ways to make a meal with a lot of flavor, and little hassle, is by using a...
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Vegan, Gluten-Free Chocolate Pie
Vegan, Gluten-Free Chocolate Pie My favorite kind of dessert is the one that requires minimal baking. That’s really what inspired this Vegan Chocolate Pie. It’s easy to make, super rich, delicious and...
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Vegan Whipped Cream
Vegan Whipped Cream Over the past few months, I’ve had several requests for a vegan whipped cream alternative. I know coconut whip cream isn’t new to many of you, but this is still my favorite recipe....
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Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Apple Pie
Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Apple Pie Because the cold weather is refusing to dissolve into Spring, I’ve been craving homemade comfort foods. A warm piece of apple pie is about as comfortable as you can...
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You Should Cook This: Super-Healthy Breakfast Casserole
You Should Cook This: Super-Healthy Breakfast Casserole The past 9 months of my life have been an adventure. I’m pregnant with my first child and due this July. The ups and downs of pregnancy have...
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