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Big Bites Exclusive: Dark Chocolate Earl Grey Mousse (Vegan, Gluten Free)

Big Bites Exclusive: Dark Chocolate Earl Grey Mousse (Vegan, Gluten Free)

Some recipes in Big Bites are nothing short of magical, and this vegan, gluten free Earl Grey Dark Chocolate Mousse is one of them. I made this recipe on Good Morning America last month and the anchors’ faces when they tried their first mouthfuls were… *chefs kiss*.

Rainbow White Bean Salad (Easy, Healthy Meal Prep!) (Gluten Free)

Rainbow White Bean Salad (Easy, Healthy Meal Prep!) (Gluten Free)

If one of your goals for the new year is to incorporate more protein into your meals, Hungry Lady Salad, episode 46 (aka this Rainbow White Bean Salad) is a game-changer! Finding protein-rich alternatives to animal products isn’t just for vegan and vegetarian eaters – it can also be a great way to keep meals lighter and brighter!

Asian Chicken Salad with Orange-Sesame Vinaigrette (Gluten Free, Dairy Free)

Asian Chicken Salad with Orange-Sesame Vinaigrette (Gluten Free, Dairy Free)

A salad like this will easily set you back $20 a pound at a gourmet market, but now, you can make it yourself (between you and me: that’s my preference anyway!) This Asian Chicken Salad with Orange-Sesame Vinaigrette is gluten and dairy free, perfect for meal prepping or making ahead of time, and keeps for 4-5 days in the fridge, dressing and all! 

My Christmas Menu

My Christmas Menu

This Christmas, I’ve curated a menu that features six recipes that promise to add a touch of nostalgia to your festive table. I have developed, loved and leant on these recipes for so many years – some being adapted from my mom and precious childhood memories, and others having been discovered and adapted in more recent years.

Peppermint Bark Cookies (Crisp & Chewy!)

Peppermint Bark Cookies (Crisp & Chewy!)

If there is one cookie you make of mine this holiday season, it should be these Peppermint Bark Cookies. They’re crispy on the outside, chewy on the inside, gluten free and dairy free if you want them to be!

Festive Grapefruit Olive Oil Cake (One Bowl & SO Moist)

Festive Grapefruit Olive Oil Cake (One Bowl & SO Moist)

This is the perfect Christmas, holiday season cake – my festive Grapefruit Olive Oil Cake is made in one bowl, can be made ahead of time and just so happens to be gluten and dairy free. It’s incredibly moist, dramatically high and even better the next day!

3 Ingredient Miso-Maple Glazed Pecans (Gluten Free, Refined Sugar Free)

3 Ingredient Miso-Maple Glazed Pecans (Gluten Free, Refined Sugar Free)

My uncle and mother were over for dinner and about halfway through the dish of these pecans, my uncle turned to me and said they were the best nuts he’d ever had. So, I asked him to guess the secret ingredient.. when he finally declared he was stumped, I finally told him it was Miso!

Gluten-Free Vanilla Almond Biscotti (Gluten-free, Dairy-free)

Gluten-Free Vanilla Almond Biscotti (Gluten-free, Dairy-free)

This gluten-free Vanilla Almond biscotti recipe creates the perfect dry, crisp cookie that’s just sweet enough, and perfect for nibbling on with tea at night, or dunking into my coffee in the morning or afternoon.

No-Cook Cranberry Relish (Easy + Less Sugar!)

No-Cook Cranberry Relish (Easy + Less Sugar!)

It’s officially time for Thanksgiving dinner prep! This is the best cranberry sauce I’ve ever had, but in all fairness, it’s practically the only cranberry sauce I’ve ever had.  This is my family’s recipe for a no-cook cranberry relish…

Easy and Nutritious Pumpkin Spice Granola (Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Refined Sugar Free)

Easy and Nutritious Pumpkin Spice Granola (Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Refined Sugar Free)

This super simple Granola recipe is a must-make for Fall, especially if you’re a pumpkin spice lover. It’s gluten and dairy free, refined sugar free, and is certainly not your average granola…

Super-Moist Chocolate Pumpkin Loaf Cake (Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Refined Sugar Free)

Super-Moist Chocolate Pumpkin Loaf Cake (Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Refined Sugar Free)

This one-bowl, super moist, chocolate pumpkin loaf cake comes together in no time, and I can’t stress this enough: it is so, so good. If you’re a chocolate lover looking for a healthier Fall dessert, this has your name written all over it.

Caramelized Curried Cauliflower with Garlicky Yogurt Sauce (Vegetarian, Gluten-free)

Caramelized Curried Cauliflower with Garlicky Yogurt Sauce (Vegetarian, Gluten-free)

This Indian-inspired curried cauliflower is an earthy, warming, plant-based dinner that’s an absolute must-add to your dinner recipe rotation. Cauliflower is a hearty staple in any vegan/vegetarian/plant-based diet and I love creating dishes that as a meat eater, don’t make you feel as though something’s missing!

Skillet Salmon with Cherry Tomatoes, Chile and Citrus (Fast & Healthy!)

Skillet Salmon with Cherry Tomatoes, Chile and Citrus (Fast & Healthy!)

If you’re in a weeknight-dinner rut, this salmon is the recipe you didn’t know you needed. If you’re in a weeknight-dinner rut, this salmon is the recipe you didn’t know you needed. Salmon is packed with flavor and so many good-for-you benefits that it’s a favorite in my household…

One-Bowl Banana Bundt Cake with Coffee Glaze (Gluten Free, Less Fat, Less Sugar)

One-Bowl Banana Bundt Cake with Coffee Glaze (Gluten Free, Less Fat, Less Sugar)

This is easy, stress-free fall baking at its finest. My one-bowl banana bundt cake has an abundance of rich banana flavor, is made in a single bowl, and contains half the fat and sugar of a traditional banana cake – yes, I said HALF. (But trust me, you’d never know it!)

Carrot Salad with Chickpeas, Raisins, and Honey-Harissa Dressing (Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Vegan)

Carrot Salad with Chickpeas, Raisins, and Honey-Harissa Dressing (Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Vegan)

This vibrant Carrot Salad with Chickpeas, Raisins and Honey-Harissa Dressing is a nod to Morocco, and was inspired by a trip I took there many years ago. The combination of carrot, chickpea, fruit and harissa is a staple of Moroccan cuisine and these flavors together really do pack a punch!

My Labor Day Menu

My Labor Day Menu

Labor Day is almost here, and you know what that means – it’s time to gather around and celebrate the last hurrah of summer with the people who mean the most to us. I don’t know about you, but for me, this holiday isn’t just about the long weekend; it’s about creating moments that we’ll cherish long after the leaves start to change.

Grilled Steaks with Cherry Pepper Butter

Grilled Steaks with Cherry Pepper Butter

Summer’s winding down, but we’re not done grilling yet! Labor Day’s around the corner, and it’s time to pull out a recipe that’s guaranteed to impress. I’m reaching for my Grilled Steaks with Cherry Pepper Butter.

Tuscan Kale Salad with Peaches, Parmesan, and Toasted Walnut Vinaigrette

Tuscan Kale Salad with Peaches, Parmesan, and Toasted Walnut Vinaigrette

Summer days seem to go on forever, and if I close my eyes and picture those perfect sun-drenched moments, I swear I can smell fresh peaches. They’ve been growing in abundance this season and it’s been a delight to dream up new, delicious ways to use them. I’ve been crushing on this salad for months and I couldn’t wait another second to share it with you.