This tahini salad dressing has an unbelievably creamy texture and is the type of sauce you’ll want to drench your next salad in. It’s made with simple ingredients, like lemon juice and garlic, and can be stirred together in minutes. The first time I made this dressing was over a decade ago, when I was on a raw-foods kick. That meant I was buying raw tahini, which, as it turns out, is drastically different from other varieties....

These Peanut Butter Chickpea Cookies are irresistibly chewy, and happen to be gluten-free, too. It’s hard to believe they’re made with chickpea flour! This recipe is the result of all my chickpea flour experiments earlier this month. We’ve made socca bread, and socca pizza , and even chickpea pancakes , so cookies seemed like the next natural step. Let’s dive in! What You Need to Know About Chickpea Flour Chickpea flour is naturally gluten-free, since it’s made from ground dry chickpeas....

We tend to get in dinner ruts pretty often in our home. Once we find a meal that we love, we’ll eat it over and over again until we eventually feel the need to move onto something new. Right now, our rut is centered around these quinoa bowls. If my husband had his way, he’d probably have a quinoa bowl for dinner every night, forever. He loves them that much. And I can’t complain, because this type of dish is so easy to prepare!...

This crowd-pleasing summer salad is tossed with a refreshing orange basil vinaigrette that will leave you licking your salad bowl. Everyone who tries it asks for the recipe! Fresh basil is packed with antioxidants, which are thought to help slow down the effects of aging, and may also help to combat against the negative effects of stress on the body. Paired with fresh orange juice, which is known for it’s high vitamin C content, this dressing adds even more nutrition to your already veggie-packed salads....

This Vegan Sriracha Mayo is one of my favorite condiments, and it takes just minutes to prepare. The slightly tangy and spicy flavor in this creamy spread is addictive! Is Sriracha Sauce Vegan? Luckily for us, most brands of sriracha sauces are naturally vegan already. The main ingredients in sriracha are chili peppers, garlic, sugar, vinegar, and salt, but it’s always a good idea to check the label before you buy a bottle if ensuring it’s vegan is important to you....

This Veggie Burger recipe is one of the best you’ll ever make. These burgers are loaded with vegetables, gluten-free, and made without eggs! This particular veggie burger recipe comes from my friend Erin’s book, The Well Plated Cookbook . If you haven’t seen it yet, it’s gorgeous! (And thank you to Erin, for sending me an early copy.) Erin’s recipes are always well-tested, and this book includes a huge variety ranging from whole wheat pancakes, to easy sheet pan chicken dinners, to decadent desserts– including a fudgy cookie recipe made with avocado....

This cold quinoa dish has become a favorite make-ahead meal in my home. Freshly squeezed orange juice pairs perfectly with fragrant basil in this easy dressing, and when tossed over quinoa and crunchy vegetables, it creates a tasty and refreshing dish. Despite it’s reputation as a “super grain,” quinoa is not technically a grain–> it’s a seed! Quinoa is an easily digested source of complete protein, containing all nine essential amino acids, making it the perfect base for a filling packed lunch or quick dinner....

Date Caramel is a delicious dip made without dairy or refined sugar. It can be whipped up in just minutes for a healthy snack all week long. Ingredients You’ll Need Medjool dates have a natural caramel flavor which makes them the perfect base for this vegan caramel sauce. They are nature’s candy! When shopping for dates, look for ones that are plump and juicy for the best results. The squishier the date is, the easier it will blend....

Eggplant Pizza is a low-carb alternative to the traditional version, using sliced eggplant as the pizza crust. You’ll enjoy all the pizza flavor you love, while getting extra veggies in each bite. Plus, you don’t have to mix together a pizza dough! I originally came up with this recipe back in 2011, when I was craving an English muffin-style pizza that I used to make as a kid. I figured, sliced eggplant was a similar shape to an English muffins, so why not try using it as a pizza base?...

Almond Butter Cookies are a delicious alternative to peanut butter cookies . This version is made with no flour, so they are naturally gluten-free and couldn’t be easier to make! Ingredients You’ll Need Inspired by my flourless peanut butter cookies , this cookie recipe gets its structure from a combination of nut butter, granulated sugar, and egg. They have a rich almond flavor and are naturally dairy-free. This recipe works best when you use an all-natural almond butter with a drippy consistency....

Cranberry sauce is so easy to make at home that I learned how to make it when I was a teenager. (And I’ve been in charge of it for holidays ever since!) Once you try it with fresh ginger added in, you’ll never want to make it any other way again. To keep this recipe naturally sweetened, I’ve swapped white sugar for pure maple syrup. The flavor pairs beautifully with ground cinnamon and ginger, so your home will smell amazing as it simmers to perfection....

Turn classic appetizers and snacks into fun Halloween Party Food! This collection of Halloween recipes will impress your guests without too much effort on your part. These fun Halloween food ideas are no more labor-intensive than any other appetizer or dip you might make for a party. Paired with fun Halloween decorations, they will make you look like the ultimate party hostess! (Or a guest who brings something extraordinary.)...

This healthy Nutella recipe couldn’t be easier to make, and I think it tastes even better than the store-bought version! All you need is 4 ingredients to make it, without using any refined sugar. What is Nutella? If you’re not familiar with the store-bought version, Nutella is a popular brand of chocolate-hazelnut spread. It’s sweet, ultra-smooth, and totally addictive! This famous spread was created by Pietro Ferrero, who was from an Italian town known for producing hazelnuts....

These Healthy Peanut Butter Balls are made with just a handful of ingredients that you might already have on hand, and remind me of the “buckeyes” my family makes around the holidays. Crunchy Peanut Butter Balls The peanut butter balls I grew up eating were made with crisp rice cereal for an addictive crunchy center , but when I first made this recipe my family was eating grain-free, so we used crunchy peanut butter instead, for a similar crunch....

It’s always a nice surprise when a healthier treat turns out better than the original. And that’s definitely the case with these healthier rice crispy treats! Rather than using melted marshmallows as a binder, these gluten-free treats are made with brown rice syrup, an all-natural sweetener that is fructose-free and suitable for those trying to reduce their sugar consumption. Brown rice syrup isn’t a sweetener that I use often, but its thick and sticky texture is perfect for binding these crisp and chewy bars....

This Mojito Mocktail is an easy summer drink made without alcohol. Featuring fresh mint and lime juice it tastes similar to the popular cocktail! A classic Mojito is a Cuban punch made with rum, fresh mint leaves, lime juice, sugar, and club soda. Whether you’re trying to avoid a hangover or want a budget-friendly drink idea, this virgin mojito recipe is for you. It’s made with 4 simple ingredients and is the perfect drink to serve for an afternoon party....

This Oatmeal Smoothie is the perfect breakfast or snack, when you need a something that will keep you feeling full. It’s inspired by my Peanut Butter Overnight Oats , only you can drink this version with a straw! What You Need to Know Can you put raw oats in a smoothie? Yes! Uncooked oats actually have more resistant starch than cooked oats, and resistant starch may help to feed the friendly bacteria in your gut....

This Apple Crisp is an easy and delicious dessert, featuring fresh apples and a melt-in-your-mouth crumble topping. It’s naturally gluten-free and tastes amazing! I’ve made this delicious apple crisp two different ways, and I can’t decide which way I like it best. So, I’m sharing both versions! Actually, I’m sharing TWO ways to cook it and TWO ways to top it, so you could probably make this four different ways....

When I wrote The Fresh and Healthy Instant Pot Cookbook , I learned a magical tip— you can cook two dishes at once in your pressure cooker! It’s called “pot in pot” cooking, and it takes the convenience factor of the Instant Pot to the next level. You can make an entire meal at once, totally hands-off! If you’re not familiar with pot-in-pot cooking , it’s a method where you cook one part of your meal on the bottom of the Instant Pot (I own this 6-quart model ), in the large stainless steel insert, while another part of your meal, like a side dish, cooks in a separate bowl placed on a trivet....

Valentine’s Day is a great excuse to whip up something sweet, don’t you think? While chocolate desserts usually dominate this particular holiday, these raspberry bars are the perfect solution for any non-chocolate lovers in your life. They are downright addictive! Featuring protein-rich almond flour and metabolism-boosting coconut oil, these treats are something you can feel good about serving to your loved ones. Sweet and tart homemade raspberry sauce pairs perfectly with this buttery crumb topping, creating a moist and crumbly bar that’s truly hard to resist....