Recipes

All the cues for the fall season are herethe crisp breeze, the changing leaves, and the ubiquitous use of pumpkins in every recipe and product. But nothing is better about the season than the indulgent, comfortable lifestyle, properly known as hygge, the Danish term for a quality of coziness and comfortable conviviality that engenders a feeling of contentment or well-being. (Pronounced hoo-guh). Hygge life means treating yourself with whatever makes you feel good inside. If youre aspiring to achieve this level of comfort, a good place to start is by giving yourself a liberal helping of tomato soup, and a...

I pulled out all the stops in making this chocolate babka with pecans. Rich chocolate pecan filling, a brown sugar syrup, a coffee glaze and a chocolate one.The twists in this chocolate pecan babka are spectacular to look at, so if you want to leave off the glaze to better appreciate the shaped swirls, you certainly can.If they serve babka in heaven, this is the one! I have also included this recipe in my collection of Easter bread recipes since this enriched dough beauty would make a wonderful Easter celebration bread. You may also enjoy the pumpkin babka I made...

Sweet Potato Black Bean Burger recipe with step by step photos. A vegan burger packed with a ton of flavor including Vegan Chipotle Aioli and Guacamole. My inspiration for this delicious vegan burger comes from Eat by Chloe. Its this vegan cafe in New York City that has the best food. On my last trip to NYC, I had Eat by Chloes Guac Burger twice, its that good. This Sweet Potato Black Bean Burger is filled with ingredients that are good for you, such as, sweet potato, black beans, and quinoa. I also threw in garlic, jalapeno, cilantro, and red...

Today I'm sharing my Famous Banana Bread recipe + a brand new productthat just was placed in my shop.You'll want to snag a few for Christmas gifts!Today is a special day!For a multitude of reasons. First I'm sharing my famous banana bread recipe. If you are old to the blog, then you may have seen this recipe before in a slightly different version. Take a peek at that goodie HERE.But honestly, this is the first time I've shared the original version. IT IS FABULOUS. Not a soul who has tried this banana bread has not fainted.Kidding.But really, throw away all...

Once cooler weather hits I’m ALL about crockpot meals! Chili is one of my favorite things, and my family loves it too. It’s a super easy recipe and you can doctor it to your liking. Some like it chunky, some like it more liquidy. Vegan chili or meaty chili. WHATEVER YOU LIKE. Here is my recipe. 1 package of mild Italian sausage2 cans of pinto veans1 package or chili mix1 can of diced tomato1 can of tomato sauce (not pictured because i ended up adding it once it was all in the crockpot)STEP ONE. Start browning the Italian sausage. I...