Purslane: The Most Delicious Weed

This incredible little beauty called purslane is a wild and underappreciated gem of a plant. Sprouting up on it's own, it is as common as dandelions and also edible and power packed with nutrition. Unlike the dandelion which is quite bitter, purslane is just very mildly tangy and peppery. It's dense rounded leaves add an …

Sauteed Kale and Beetroot Salad

I had so much fun making this lovely little health salad. All the ingredients are miracle foods and it whipped up in a matter of minutes. This would make a great dinner or could pack up nicely for an office lunch too. I decorated this with cute flowers shaped beets by using tiny cookie cutters. …

Vegan Feta

This lovely tofu based cheese is seasoned with hints of lemon juice vinegar and salt that mirrors the tangy tartness that turns so many into feta fans. It's really simple to make, the hardest part is waiting for it to cool and form into  a cheese texture in the fridge. It's goes incredible with just …

Zucchini Cantaloupe Summer Salad

I've been posting up a lot of zucchini recipes lately because that's what's growing in the garden. Feel free to use a cucumber instead if you like those guys better. There's also something about warm weather that makes me love fruits even more than usual, especially cantaloupe, and because of that these two items have …

Salad Nests With Watermelon Radishes

An easy and adorable addition to your next gathering, these salad nests add a touch of creativity and fun to your table. Simply place smaller leaves inside of larger ones to form a flowering nest of either iceberg or romaine lettuce. Carefully, and strategically, insert a poached egg to the center of the nest. We've …

Thing of Beauty: Artichoke & Arugula Salad

Gearing up for the holidays usually means snacking on a flood of red and green sugary treats, and while I also love indulging now and again, sometimes a break from all the indulgence is a treat in and of itself. This arugula and artichoke salad is the perfect counterpoint to sugary over-snacking. Light, crisp, hearty, and flavorful, this …