It’s the season for pumpkin spice everything! I present you with this DELISH and EASY pumpkin spice hummus! I made this for an afternoon snack with some raw veggies. But don’t limit yourself. This versatile dip can also be served with crackers, or as a bean burger or salad topping. My pantry has several cans of pumpkin puree in it…
This is the time of year where you see all the Italians sitting in their garage making homemade tomato sauce. Ever wonder what their secrets are? I’m about to give you a step by step guide, with photos. The secret is out! 🙂 End of August, or early September is always tomato sauce season for my family. Growing up in…
Guasacaca is a Venezuelan dip or sauce. Traditionally it is served on grilled meats. My husband, being born in Venezuela, requested a dish reminding him of his hometown for his birthday this year. So I’ve been doing some research. I really wanted something creative, and unexpected. Well, what I have for you is my very own chunky version of a…
This dairy free sour cream is the perfect compliment to your favourite Mexican dishes. Try this for your next taco Tuesday night, (or any night!) with these Vegan Tacos or Nachos. It’d also be a great dip for your next veggie tray. This dairy free sour cream (or cashew cream) is easy to make and requires minimal ingredients. First, soak…
Want to make guacamole in a pinch? Try this 3 minute easy guacamole. It’s SO easy, SO fast, and your friends won’t even know it only took you 3 minutes to make! This is a recipe I’ve been making for years, but never thought it was blog worthy with all the shortcuts taken. Until recently, that is. I’m learning every…
This homemade ranch dressing is the perfect accompaniment for your next veggie tray or Cauliflower Buffalo Wings. Not only is it dairy free, it is very easy to make. I love when I can make easy dressing recipes at home. The store bought ones always tend to have unpronounceable ingredients in them. As a general rule, I try not to…
Need a delicious sauce for your favourite Middle Eastern cuisine? Add this homemade tahini, made in only 5 minutes to your next falafel dish or hummus. No need to toast the sesame seeds first, saving you precious time! This dressing also tastes great on these Vegan Taco‘s! But don’t take my word for it, give it a try! So, I…
Tired of store bought pesto that often has added preservatives? Try this homemade dairy free pesto option instead. It’s SO easy to make and requires only 3 ingredients plus salt and water! This recipe is also vegan friendly and skips the dairy typically found in pesto sauces at the supermarket. Not only does this accommodate those with dairy intolerances or…
I’m not a big fan of store bought salad dressings. They always seem to contain a ton of ingredients that I can’t pronounce. That’s usually a red flag for me. As a general rule, I try not to buy a lot of packaged items. But when I do, I’m always reading the labels and the ingredients. Personally, I’m more interested…
I just love adding a nice spicy kick to my meals. Spice can really take a meal from ordinary to extraordinary. My husband believes that heat and spice make everything better. In his opinion, there is never enough heat on his plate! I can confidently say that I’ve never met anyone else that can tolerate the heat levels that he…
