Recipe Hippie
A free spirited approach towards home cooking
You ever crave buffalo wings and quickly realize that satisfying this craving is impossible due to your lack of buffalo wings? This used to happen to me ALL of the time. Of course, there are an abundance of buffalo cauliflower wing recipes out there to help with this exact scenario. Unfortunately, I usually do not …
These eggless and dairy free meatballs are a healthier, and dare I say, more delicious meatball option! Ground beef is mixed with cooked sweet potato, spices and red onion, and is baked in the oven for a crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, meatball! Give these tasty sweet potato and ground beef oven …
Recipe on how to bake perfect crispy wasabi brussels sprouts with orange zest!
As the humidity rises from the air and brisk, cool winds begin to pick up, there is rarely a dish more comforting than chili. Maybe it’s the warming somatosensation of chili’s main ingredient, capsaicin, that we enjoy the most. Or maybe it’s the fact that chili is frequently served at gatherings and parties, reminding us …
If you are anything like me, meal prepping is a bit of a daunting task that I will gladly put off to binge watch pretty much anything (I’m lookin at you, trashy reality shows!). It just seems like a LOT of work. With that in mind, I set out to make the best black bean …
Sometimes I just want to enjoy a nice meatless Monday meal, but I don’t want to delve into processed vegan meats. On those days, I make soysage! Tofu that is seasoned with spices to give it a similar flavor to chorizo. Smokey and spicy, this soysage recipe is the perfect addition to your tasty vegetarian …
Okay, I know it SOUNDS crazy…but I promise its not that crazy! I always struggle with what to do with left over salads. Not the kind of salads that I made from scratch, but those iceberg lettuce dense salads that were, at most, okay when you ate them the first time. The salads that you …
Okay…I know what you are thinking. Black beans have NO PLACE in the world of decadent and sinful desserts. But I promise you, these vegan black bean dessert brownies taste so much like regular brownies that my friends and family couldn’t tell the difference. If anything, they are MORE chocolaty and MORE fudgy than regular …
Okay, so I know what you’re thinking…rice porridge is a breakfast meal! Well, I respond with “Who’s going to stop me, the porridge police?!” We have pancakes and eggs for dinner, why not Kale & Curry White Rice Porridge?! To be honest with you, when I developed this recipe, I was attempting to make a …
This light and bright pasta salad combines grilled tomatoes and artichoke hearts with fresh raw arugula and basil for an elegant summer pasta salad. The lemon and olive oil act as a natural and healthy ‘sauce’ for the tiny pasta. This recipe can be served vegan, or you can add chicken, shrimp or beef for …
This wild mushroom and matcha beetroot rustic tarts recipe is a fantastic and visually appealing large tart that you can present as an appetizer, a brunch menu item or an afternoon tea bite. The large tarts are crunchy on the outside and light and fluffy on the inside. And their striking colors are attributed to …
What if I told you that you can make a DELICIOUS chocolaty, soft and chewy dessert made almost entirely of chickpeas and peanut butter?! Ohh, and they’re flourless. Ohh, and they’re so good that you will look like Kobyashi at a hot dog eating contest cramming these blondies into your pie hole. You would probably …
One Pot Chicken and Lentil Stew With Orange Yogurt Marinade : This one pot chicken and lentil stew recipe tastes light, healthy and tangy. Lentils are one legume that you should absolutely always have in your pantry. One cup of dried green lentils has 44 grams of protein and 68 grams of fiber! They are …
For a recipe that only uses 5 main ingredients, these zucchini boats filled with pasta, spinach, brie and chicken are AMAZING. The brie is tossed into the skillet with the spinach, chicken and pasta, and melts to coat each piece of pasta perfectly. Not sure what to do with your bag of frozen spinach? Tired …
This vegetarian creamy root vegetable casserole uses oat milk, cheddar and creamy mushroom soup to yield a cheesy, hearty dinner. All you need to prepare the vegetables is a peeler, a knife and a cutting board! Hand blending the cooked parsnips in oat milk makes an earthy and nutty base for the creamy mushroom soup. …
(And Ginger Peanut Sauce!) Perfectly seasoned cod fish is oven roasted in one pan with asparagus, and served over light and bright lemon garlic cauliflower rice. The cod is then topped with a creamy nutty Thai peanut sauce for the perfect medley of flavors and textures. This cod dinner recipe is sure to be a …
It’s not just what you eat, it’s what you eat it with. There are a variety of different foods who’s nutritional benefits explode off of the charts when they are paired with other specific foods (No, I’m not talking about PB&J!). Knowing which foods to always eat together will increase your absorption of certain nutrients …
With Red Cabbage Slaw This recipe was inspired by the countless sriracha seared salmon’ recipes out there. I don’t usually have sriracha hanging around, but I do have Cholula sauce. The reason for this is my fiance likes to drown his eggs in it (men,insert eye role). And instead of honey, I used agave because …
This ‘Butternut Squash Boats with Sausage, Eggplant and Toasted Chick Peas’ recipe is another one that you are going to want to keep around your kitchen. The versatility of the ingredients allows you to use whatever you have available to make a many different variations. For example, you can substitute your protein for shredded chicken, …
Here are some kitchen essentials and other items that I literally could NOT live without. These are all products that I truly stand behind, and products that I think you will enjoy as much as I have. PRODUCTS I CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT: Garlic Peeler : If you are still fumbling around with your garlic cloves …
What is golden milk? Golden milk is a warm, healing beverage that capitalizes on combining a variety of dried spices to create a powerful anti inflammatory drink. Mix the spices together and add them to milk, plant milk or water. Golden milk can be enjoyed cold, but is frequently consumed as a warm, comforting beverage. …
Extra extra, read all about it! YOU DON’T NEED MILK TO MAKE A SMOOTHIE!!! I know, mind blown. This dairy free Marigold Mango Smoothie is just as creamy and delightful as a smoothie made with milk or plant milk, however the only liquid added is water! I don’t like when people are discouraged from making …
Have you been feeling slightly out of wack these past few weeks? Well you’re not alone. Many of us have been distancing ourselves from society for over 2 months now. It’s normal to start to feel your personality and interests slip, and to find yourself falling into bad habits. When asked about how they felt …
