Who else goes crazy for Cinco de Mayo?!!? The excuse to eat endless amounts of Mexican inspired food. I am on board!!! Vegan queso! If you happen to be dairy free, or vegan, you are probably rejoicing right now. If you are not, then you may be wondering how the heck can queso, essentially a cheese dip, be vegan??? Four words: Cashews, and nutritional yeast! Stick with me here. The cashews provide the rich, saucy creamy texture. The nutritional yeast, provides the "cheesy" … [Read more...]
Easy Red Enchilada Sauce (Gluten Free)
Okay friends, Cinco de Mayo is coming up! This year I decided to go all out with Mexican recipes. I have always loved Mexican food, but my love deepened when I traveled to San Antonio and Arizona last year. Bring on the Mexican food!!!! This easy red enchilada sauce is really two parts. Part 1: a ridiculously-easy-to-make-and-so-much-better-than-store-bought red enchilada sauce! Part 2: Enchiladas...DUH!!! (Coming your way on Friday)! When I decided to make enchiladas I originally planned to … [Read more...]
How to Make Vinaigrette Dressing for Salads
CALLING ALL SALAD LOVERS!!! Sorry to yell at you but I have been super excited to share this post with you! How to make vinaigrette dressing for salads has been on my mind since like day one when I started this blog back in 2014. That's a long time to be thinking about a post. I think it's about time, my friends. If you don't already know this about me I love a good salad. Don't believe me? Check out all my salad recipes! Any good salad requires a delicious dressing, one that is flavorful, … [Read more...]
Skinny Ranch Dip
With Memorial Day coming up at the end of the month - you know, that three day weekend when everyone thinks they are going to have a party in their backyard or a picnic, but then it always rains (okay, at least here in the Midwest it does) - I thought it was the perfect time to share my take on Skinny Ranch Dip. Because, let's be honest, is it ever any kind of spring/summer party without a veggie platter served with creamy, dreamy ranch dip? About a year ago I shared my Cashew Ranch Dip which … [Read more...]
Roasted Green Enchilada Sauce
I hope you're not sick of Mexican recipes yet! Wait, who am I kidding? Is it even possible to get sick of Mexican food? Either way, it's Cinco de Mayo (well almost). We must prepare the ultimate Mexican feast/drink fest. It's the American way to celebrate! You guys, this Roasted Green Enchilada Sauce is the sauce of all sauces. I call it Roasted Green Enchilada Sauce because it is meant for some amazing enchiladas, but it is also delicious on eggs, tacos, plain chicken, and basically any … [Read more...]
